Are women wired to eat heavy?

Are women wired to eat heavy?

Women have it rough with regards to weight gain for plenty of psychological and social reasons. They certainly don’t need researchers from UCLA telling them that their brains are “wired” to eat more food, but that’s the conclusion of a new study.

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At a loss – women and thinning hair

At a loss – women and thinning hair

Unlike men, hair loss in women typically does not result in going completely bald.  But for women whose hair has thinned to the point of seeing their scalp, it can be devastating taking an emotional toll that can affect their physical and psychological health. 

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7 reasons breast cancer survivors can safely eat soy

7 reasons breast cancer survivors can safely eat soy

The question of whether soy foods can be consumed safely by breast cancer survivors has perplexed not only patients but even health professionals over the years.  There was often confusion on what to advise breast cancer survivors on what to do.  Now we have evidence that people’s fears of soy foods raising the risk of hormone-related cancers are unwarranted and soy can safely be consumed.

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