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.
Night Owls May Face Higher Heart Risk
Well, this is not good news for me!
Those Who Stay Up Late May Be More Prone to Heart Disease, Researchers Say
By AUDREY GRAYSON
ABC News Medical Unit
March 28, 2009
Benjamin Franklin wrote, in Poor Richard's Almanack, "Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise."
Going to bed too late may raise the risk of heart ills, new research suggests. Now a study suggests that Franklin's famous quote might carry more truth than previously thought. It turns out that burning the midnight oil may carry significant heart risks -- even if you're getting a full night of sleep.
Huge study boosts disappointment on multivitamins
by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer
CHICAGO – The largest study ever of multivitamin use in older women found the pills did nothing to prevent common cancers or heart disease. The eight-year study in 161,808 postmenopausal women echoes recent disappointing vitamin studies in men.
Continue reading: Huge study boosts disappointment on multivitamins
Six nutrients your skin needs
Nutrition and your skin
The journey toward healthy skin begins with good nutrition - a well-balanced diet is essential for healthy skin. It won't necessarily reverse damage that is already done, but it will prevent more damage and nourish your skin by supplying the essential vitamins and minerals that your skin needs to keep it looking healthy.
Vitamins and minerals that play an important role in maintaining the quality of your skin include vitamins A, C, and E, and minerals such as selenium and zinc.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
PMS: Dealing Day-to-Day
Reviewed By: Marc Kaufman, M.D., ACOG
Up to 40 percent of women have premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms so severe that they require treatment, according to the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC). Whether you are among that group or experience only mild symptoms with your cycles, here are some tips to help you deal with PMS day to day:
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