The Link Between Early Menstruation and Stroke
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Researchers found a statistically significant link between between stroke risk and early menarche, but not between stroke mortality and menarche.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
How diet and exercise can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome
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PCOS may affect as many as 5 million women in the United States and can occur in girls as young as 11 years old. The cause is unknown but seems to run in families as women with a mother or sister with PCOS are more likely to develop it also. The main issue is a hormonal imbalance where the ovaries are making more androgens (male hormones such as testosterone) than what normally a woman makes.
Read MoreThe best ways to lose weight post-pregnancy
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It’s called “baby weight” and for a good reason. It’s the weight many new moms may retain after the baby has arrived that she gained during pregnancy. Most women will lose most of the weight that was packed on during the pregnancy, but there often is those last few stubborn pounds that have a tendency to stick around.
Read MoreAre uterine fibroids a cause for concern?
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One of the most common gynecological conditions affecting up to 70% of women are uterine fibroids. Women who do develop uterine fibroids will do so by the age of 50 but most will not be aware of them.
Read MoreWomen advised to exercise to prevent breast cancer return
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Women who are breast cancer survivors should heed the advice of a new research study showing exercise to be a strong factor for lowering their chance of dying from the disease.
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What is pelvic inflammatory disease?
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Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection caused by bacteria of the female reproductive organs which includes the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Read MoreWomen achieving healthy body weight reduce risk of endometrial cancer
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If any woman thought that losing weight past the age of 50 would be of no benefit, they need to reconsider that thought.
Read MorePregnancy and Your Heart
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Two separate studies indicate there is some connection between pregnancy and heart health, although neither proves a direct cause-and-effect.
Read MoreTrust your body to detoxify itself
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Do an online search for “how to detox” and there are almost 12 million hits up and ready to give out advice on ridding your body of toxins.
Read MorePolycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age.
Read MoreLump On Your Breast – Now What
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It’s the one discovery no woman wants to find – a lump in her breast. The initial reaction for most women is panic but don’t. The vast majority of lumps found by women are not breast cancer - four out of five are not cancerous.
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Protect Your Heart In The Winter
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As just one function of many in your body's attempt to keep you warm, your heart will actually beat faster in cold weather.
Read MoreLibido Boosters for Women of Every Age
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The link between female libido and the constantly fluctuating hormones produced by the ovaries is profound.
Read MoreTesting For Breast Cancer Gene
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Celebrities can have a huge impact on public persuasion. Oscar-winning actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie is one such famous person who can mobilize an audience particularly when it comes to health prevention.
Read MoreUsing Multiple Social Media Is Bad
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It's been touted here before how social media can be a source of depression. But now we know that there is a linear association between the amount of social media platforms you use and your degree of depression.
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