Women's Health
As moms, we don't always get to think of ourselves first, but when it comes to our health, we need to find a way. This section will hopefully provide some assistance and guidance to help us reach our health goals.
Reminder for Expectant Mothers: Brush Up for Your Baby
Dental care is important for a woman’s overall health, but it is an even bigger priority for women who are pregnant or about to become pregnant. The oral health of a pregnant woman may have an impact on the health of her baby. That’s why Delta Dental reminds soon-to-be or already expectant mothers to practice good oral health habits during pregnancy.
“Many women who are pregnant or are trying to become pregnant don’t visit the dentist nearly as often as they should,” said Dr. Jed Jacobson, chief science officer and senior vice president of Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. “Taking care of your dental health early in the pregnancy may help support healthy development of the baby and can help ensure a healthy birth later on.”
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Heart Disease - Women need to be careful too!
Special to OaklandCountyMoms.com, to honor Heart Disease Awareness Month:
Contributor: Dr. Greene, Contemporary OB/GYN 248-656-2022, 1202 Walton Blvd. Suite 216, Rochester
Dr. Greene is part of the Contemporary Ob/Gyn practice in Rochester. His special interests include: Thorough Wellness Annual Examinations emphasizing pap smear/HPV screening, breast exams, mammography referrals, cholesterol/lipid evaluation, Endometrial Ablasion Techniques, Advanced Laparoscopic Techniques, and Office Hysteroscopy . He also has Special interest/experience with Natural Family Planning.
A great deal of time, effort and research has gone into the study of heart disease. Much of the early research was focused on research in men as they suffered the effects of heart disease with greater frequency than women. In recent years however, more interest has developed in the prevention of heart disease in women as heart disease is actually the number one cause of death in women. We spend so much time placing concern on preventing other important gynecologic problems such as breast, cervical and ovarian cancers that heart disease prevention is often relegated to a "second tier" concern when it should actually be right at the top of our list when it comes to helping women to live longer, healthier lives. About six times as many women die from heart disease for every one woman that dies from breast cancer. So let's take a look at the "heart" of the issue.
First, you have to determine what your risks are. When figuring out which women are most likely to develop certain diseases, researchers talk about who is most “at risk.” Being at higher risk means that you are more likely to develop a certain disease or problem. You can check your risk of heart disease with the risk calculator at
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Blossumz Breast Gel Packs Provide Soothing Relief
Blossumz (patent-pending) are therapeutic hot/cold breast gel packs. Recommended by health care professionals and lactation experts, Blossumz provide immediate and effective relief of breast swelling and pain.
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Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories
With many getting their New Year's resolution ready, here's food for thought... Find out how metabolism affects weight, the truth behind slow metabolism, and how to burn more calories.
You've probably heard people blame their weight on a slow metabolism, but what does that mean? And is metabolism really the culprit? Is it possible to rev up your metabolism to burn more calories?
While it's true that metabolism is linked to weight, it may not be in the way you expect. In fact, contrary to common belief, a slow metabolism is rarely the cause of excess weight gain. Although your metabolism influences your body's basic energy needs, it's your food and beverage intake and your physical activity that ultimately determine how much you weigh.
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Women: Jugglers of multiple roles
Women's lives are affected by the roles they take on: for example, wife, mother, worker, caretaker. While past generations of women organized their lives primarily to meet family-related objectives, some combination of work and family is the lifestyle preference of most American women today.
Less than 12% of families today are "typical," where the father is the wage earner and the mother is at home with several children. In 50% of marriages, both partners are employed. Also, 70% of married women with children under age 18 are in the work force.
