women's health Archives

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10 Surprising Facts about Breasts

More than any other organ in the human body, the breast occupies a place in our social and cultural landscape well beyond its physiological function to nourish our offspring. The soft tissue that we think Read More

The Importance of Mammograms: Weighing the Risks and Benefits

In the United States, breast cancer ranks as the most common form of the disease among women, second only to skin cancer. Sadly, it’s responsible for one in every three new female cancer diagnoses, resulting Read More

The Great Kegel Debate

For decades, Kegels were basically the default answer to pelvic floor problems. The evidence is more specific than that. Kegel exercises, also called pelvic floor muscle training, are simple exercises you can do to help Read More

Kegels vs. Reverse Kegels: Differences Explained

Approximately 32% of women and 16% of men in the United States have a pelvic floor disorder (PFD), a condition marked by the inability to control a group of muscles lining the bottom of the Read More

Best Foods for Bone Density and a Strong, Healthy Body

Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet could significantly improve bone health and prevent fractures for some women, according to a recent study.Researchers from The Ohio State University analyzed data collected by the Women’s Health Initiative, one of Read More

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5 Reasons Women Over 40 Should Consider B12 Shots

As women get older, the body undergoes many different changes that impacts metabolism, energy levels and overall well-being. One essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in women’s health as they age is B12. While Read More

How does Pregnancy Increase Cardiovascular Risk?

Stressful life events and perceived stress are associated with cardiovascular issues in women over the course of their lives. Pregnancy is associated with an increase in psychosocial stress, which can lead to higher cardiovascular risks Read More

6 Menopause Busting Foods

The transition to menopause, called perimenopause, is usually full of challenging symptoms from hot flashes to weight gain. At the same time, menopause also brings changes that increase your risk for conditions like osteoporosis and Read More

Preventing Osteoporosis: Serotonin and Bone Loss

You’ve been doing everything you should be to take care of your bones. You’re exercising and taking your calcium. And your doctor keeps saying your bone scans “look fine for your age.” And out of Read More

Prevent Osteoporosis: Lower Stress That Weakens Bones

For much of history, conventional medicine’s approach to osteoporosis has been focused on maintaining minerals necessary for bone density. However, recent research that bioenergetic researcher Georgi Dinkov discusses brings a different approach to discovering early Read More