May 18, 2012
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May 18, 2012
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Features and tips devoted to common women’s health issues.
Caffeine may do more than keep fatigue at bay—it can also play a role in pain relief. In fact, it is an added ingredient to many over-the-counter and prescription pain medications. But, can caffeine really make a difference when it comes to pain?
There are a number of reasons to incorporate strength training into your fitness routine, including toned muscles, leaner appearance, improved strength, increased metabolism, reduced risk of osteoporosis—and now a reduced risk of insulin resistance and diabetes.
The hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause can be irritating and downright debilitating, but new research may bring relief. British scientists have reported that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may help ease hot flashes.
It’s spring! It’s the season of rebirth, regeneration, and spring cleaning. After a long winter cooped up indoors, it’s time to throw open the windows, air out the house, and remove that winter layer of dust.
If you thought your social life was all fun and games, it turns out that it happens to be good for your health, too. In fact, new research indicates that engaging in frequent social activity may help to prevent or delay cognitive decline in old age.
Stand up straight for good health Want to look 10 years younger and 10 pounds lighter? Stand up straight. But good posture will do more than make you look good—it’s the backbone of good health. Proper Posture Proper posture should feel effortless rather than artificial. Many people mistakenly think they must throw their shoulders back [...]
Poor overall health appears to be associated with worse outcomes for breast cancer survivors, according to the results of a study presented at the 102nd annual meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research in Orlando, Florida.
If winter leaves you feeling sad, it could be the result of SAD—Seasonal Affective Disorder. This very real mood disorder occurs at the same time every year and is characterized by a serious case of winter blues—those who suffer from it feel depressed and tired and tend to oversleep, overeat, and crave carbohydrates.
Despite the best efforts of public health experts to educate the public, flu myths abound and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. But when it comes to the flu, fiction is no laughing matter.
Meditation may bring more than peace, according to the results of a study at Wake Forest University. Researchers there found that individuals who were subjected to mild burns before and after a crash course in meditation reported a 40 percent decrease in pain after the mediation course.
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