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_ Women's Health and WellnessA New Way to Deal with The Body Image Blues By Jane Farrell articleResearchers know a lot about what makes a woman’s body image worse, but there are few proven methods of changing … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessWhat You Need to Do about Your Health Decade by Decade By Jane Farrell articleIt is never too soon — or too late — to take steps to protect your health. However, many women … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessCannabis Bliss for your Period? By Katherine Grames articleIf you’ve experienced a period before, you’ve probably experienced a craving or two or three. For about half of American … Read More→
_ MenopauseHormone Therapy and Cognitive Impairment By Jane Farrell articleIt’s well known that hormones can affect everything that goes on in a woman’s body, from sexual libido to weight … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessGynecology and Your Heart Health By Jane Farrell articleAnnual “well woman” exams by OB/GYNs give an opportunity to evaluate another area of women’s health: heart health, according to … Read More→
_ OsteoporosisAre You at Risk for Osteoporosis? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself for Better Bone Health By Sondra Forsyth articleMay is National Osteoporosis Month, and it’s the perfect time to reevaluate the steps you’re taking to make bone health … Read More→
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_ Women's Health and WellnessThermiVa: Vaginal Rejuvenation Tackles Medical and Functional Issues By Sondra Forsyth articleWhen pregnancy, childbirth and aging take their inevitable toll on women’s vaginal tissues – potentially causing stress incontinence, vaginal dryness … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessVaginal Estrogen Tablets, Moisturizers, and Placebo Gel All Can Lessen Vaginal Discomfort By Sondra Forsyth articleA clinical trial comparing two treatments for postmenopausal vaginal discomfort – low-dose vaginal estrogen and a vaginal moisturizer – to … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessEarly Symptoms of Endometriosis: Know the Warning Signs By Sondra Forsyth articleMarch is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a disease that affects at least 176 million women worldwide. Endometriosis is characterized … Read More→
_ MenopauseMenopause and Weight Loss By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: If, like so many women, you’re confronting the issue of weight gain and menopause, here’s some advice from … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessBreast Reconstruction Has Come a Long Way By Sondra Forsyth articleThe ancient Egyptians described breast cancer in papyrus writings as far back as 1600 B.C. Over the following centuries, many … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessA Safer Version of Vaginal Mesh By Jane Farrell articleScientists from the University of Sheffield in the UK have developed a material that could be used as an alternative … Read More→
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_ Women's Health and WellnessStroke Risk Factors Unique to Women Identified By Sondra Forsyth articleStroke disproportionately affects more women than men. It is the third leading cause of death in women in the United … Read More→
_ Breast cancer Women's Health and WellnessBreast Reconstruction: Why Going Out-of-Network Might Work for You By Sondra Forsyth articleA diagnosis of breast cancer turns a woman’s life upside down. Despite roiling emotions, she must make crucial decisions about … Read More→