May 18, 2012
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Health Issues Facing Women at Home and Around the World
Women are concerned with a variety of healthcare topics, and we do our best to cover a broad range in each of our quarterly issues. Topics covered in “Every Woman’s Health” might include overviews of common women’s health issues like cardiovascular health, rheumatoid arthritis, or bone health, for example, or offer skin care advice from dermatologists or tips for combating sleep disorders or depression.
With the right treatment, individuals can live well with fibromyalgia. By Laurie Wertich Three years ago Michele Beck-Dark thought maybe she had the flu. Her body ached all over, and she was so exhausted she couldn’t get out of bed. But the “flu” never went away. In fact, Michele suffered from deep muscle pain, fatigue, headaches, [...]
When it comes to skin cancer, the best defense is a good offense. By Laurie Wertich Who doesn’t love summer? The days are long, the nights are warm, the pace is carefree, and the sunshine is abundant. As the season approaches, visions of beach days may dance in your head—but before you spread your blanket [...]
Staying sun-safe and watching your skin closely for any changes are important factors in maintaining healthy skin. Limit Sun Exposure Sun exposure contributes to both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer, and sun protection over the course of a lifetime is the most important aspect of skin cancer prevention. Because much of our sun exposure occurs [...]
By Valerie Carlberg, BS, and Anna A. Bar, MD Oregon Health and Science University What Is Rosacea? Rosacea (pronounced “roh-zay-sha”) is a common facial skin disorder with a characteristic flushing that comes and goes on the nose, cheeks, chin, or forehead. Considered one of the most common skin disorders, rosacea affects an estimated 14 million [...]
Millions of Americans are affected by debilitating chronic pain, and diagnosis and treatment remain a challenge. By Laurie Wertich When Heather Grace started experiencing pain and numbness in her arm and neck in 1999, she never imagined that she would be living with chronic pain for the rest of her life. As a busy information [...]
By Jane M. Grant-Kels, MD Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology University of Connecticut Health Center What are the dangers of indoor tanning? There is no such thing as a “safe” tan. When you get a tan from either indoor tanning or time spent outdoors, you are damaging your skin. When skin becomes darker, it [...]
Make sure your women’s health annual visit includes all the essential components. Alexandra F. Gehring, FNP If you’re like most women, you’re familiar with the women’s health annual visit. It is a medical visit that most women consider an important part of their routine health maintenance. But do you really know what elements should be [...]
By Kristin Bendikson, MD, and Briana Rudick, MD An epidemic of vitamin D deficiency has been emerging over the past decade among all racial groups in the United States. In fact, the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency nearly doubled from 1994 to 2004.1 Among women of reproductive age, more than 40 percent are insufficient in [...]
Learn when it’s safe and when it’s not and how to avoid dangerous exposures. By Mia James The risks of radiation exposure grabbed the public health spotlight following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11, 2011. Damage at the Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima prompted concern that Daiichi employees, rescue workers, [...]
Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures deliver results with less risk and recovery time than surgery. By Mia James Cosmetic surgery to address signs of aging may not be going away anytime soon. In fact, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported that the demand for plastic surgery rose by almost 9 percent in 2010. Facelifts, [...]
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