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I've always thought that I have some good wisdom to share with a daughter, should I ever have one. I'm in my late thirties and I have no children (something my mother has mentioned once or twice). So I am creating this lens to share the wisdom (common and uncommon).
This lens is for women or anyone who knows a woman. Too often I see women who are not prepared to take control of their health, safety, life, etc. The goal of this lens is not to give advice, but rather, start conversation - with a friend, sister, daughter, or yourself.
You don't have to agree with me, just have the conversation, learn the facts, and be prepared.
This lens is for women or anyone who knows a woman. Too often I see women who are not prepared to take control of their health, safety, life, etc. The goal of this lens is not to give advice, but rather, start conversation - with a friend, sister, daughter, or yourself.
You don't have to agree with me, just have the conversation, learn the facts, and be prepared.
Sign Up for Wireless Amber Alerts
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National Wear Red Day - February 1, 2008
from www.healthywomen.org
I can't say it enough. More women die from heart disease than from ALL forms of cancer combined!
Everyone can support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red on February 1, 2008 - Go Red For Women Day.
National Wear Red Day has passed, but you should still go to the site to learn more about heart disease.
Everyone can support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red on February 1, 2008 - Go Red For Women Day.
National Wear Red Day has passed, but you should still go to the site to learn more about heart disease.
Confidence
I was raised to believe I could do anything I wanted. And with the exception of hammering, I believe that to be true. My friends today would not believe that I was once shy and quiet. I learned a couple truths my freshman year of college that changed everything.
Most people are more concerned about themselves to be concerned about you. You may be thinking, "Am I dressed ok?" "What do other think about me?" but you are not the only one. Everything you do is much bigger to you then to everyone around you. Sure there will always be a couple people who are judging others, but most of us left that behind in junior high school. Be yourself. Be confident. People will notice your confidence. People will admire your confidence.
The 10 Habits of Confident Women is a good article if you don't know where to start.
Don't do anything you would regret. In college, this was easier to say than do. What it is really about is thinking about your actions and taking ownership of them. The flip side to this is don't regret anything you do. This one is a bit harder.
Remember that what happens to you is amplified in your mind, but probably not in others people's mind. I believe that everything you do, and have done, makes you who you are today. There is not point to regretting what you have done because you cannot change the past. It's done. It's in the past. You cannot change it. You need to learn from it, promise to not do it again, and move on.
Most people are more concerned about themselves to be concerned about you. You may be thinking, "Am I dressed ok?" "What do other think about me?" but you are not the only one. Everything you do is much bigger to you then to everyone around you. Sure there will always be a couple people who are judging others, but most of us left that behind in junior high school. Be yourself. Be confident. People will notice your confidence. People will admire your confidence.
The 10 Habits of Confident Women is a good article if you don't know where to start.
Don't do anything you would regret. In college, this was easier to say than do. What it is really about is thinking about your actions and taking ownership of them. The flip side to this is don't regret anything you do. This one is a bit harder.
Remember that what happens to you is amplified in your mind, but probably not in others people's mind. I believe that everything you do, and have done, makes you who you are today. There is not point to regretting what you have done because you cannot change the past. It's done. It's in the past. You cannot change it. You need to learn from it, promise to not do it again, and move on.
Cardiovascular Disease
Most women are aware of the dangers of breast cancer, but they do not know that cardiovascular disease (diseases of the heart and blood vessel system) claims more women's lives than the next five causes of death combined - about 500,000 women's lives a year. Women's deaths from cardiovascular disease has been increasing while men's deaths have be on the decline.
Every women should check out Go Red For Women and learn about heart disease. You should know that:
- 267,000 women die each year from heart attacks, which kill six times as many women as breast cancer
- Women who smoke risk having a heart attack 19 years earlier than non-smoking women
- Women are almost twice as likely as men to die after bypass surgery
Go to WomenHeart.com for more information.
Know the symptoms of a heart attack. Women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
The five things you can do to reduce your risk: stop smoking, exercise, eat a heart healty diet, maintain a health weight, and get regular health screenings. Read about them here.
Every women should check out Go Red For Women and learn about heart disease. You should know that:
- 267,000 women die each year from heart attacks, which kill six times as many women as breast cancer
- Women who smoke risk having a heart attack 19 years earlier than non-smoking women
- Women are almost twice as likely as men to die after bypass surgery
Go to WomenHeart.com for more information.
Know the symptoms of a heart attack. Women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
The five things you can do to reduce your risk: stop smoking, exercise, eat a heart healty diet, maintain a health weight, and get regular health screenings. Read about them here.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in both men and women in the United States and causing an estimated 160,000 deaths in 1999, accounting for 28% of all cancer deaths. Although smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, almost 15% of those diagnosed with cancer are non-smokers.
You can learn about lung cancer at the American Cancer Society and at LungCencer.org.
You can learn about lung cancer at the American Cancer Society and at LungCencer.org.
Breast Cancer
The American Cancer Society website says that about 212,920 women in the United States will be found to have invasive breast cancer in 2006. About 40,970 women will die from the disease this year. Right now there are slightly over 2 million women living in the United States who have been treated for breast cancer.
The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 33.
You can learn about breast cancer at the American Cancer Society and at the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 33.
You can learn about breast cancer at the American Cancer Society and at the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Osteoporosis
Think you're too young to think about osterporosis - maybe not. Preventing bone loss is important at all ages.
A 2004 Surgeon General's report on the topic of bone health found that about 24 percent of hip fracture patients over age 50 die within 12 months after injury because of complications related to the injury and the extended recovery period. Women have a higer death rate than men.
The stuidy showed:
- About 20 percent of senior citizens who suffer a hip fracture die within a year of fracture.
- About 20 percent of individuals with a hip fracture end up in a nursing home within a year.
- Hip fractures account for 300,000 hospitalizations each year.
- The direct care costs for osteoporotic fractures alone are already up to $18 billion each year. That number is expected to increase if action to prevent osteoporosis is not taken now.
Calcium and regular exercise can help you maintain bone density and reduce your chances of hip fractures later in life.
Learn more at the US Department of Health and Human Services.
A 2004 Surgeon General's report on the topic of bone health found that about 24 percent of hip fracture patients over age 50 die within 12 months after injury because of complications related to the injury and the extended recovery period. Women have a higer death rate than men.
The stuidy showed:
- About 20 percent of senior citizens who suffer a hip fracture die within a year of fracture.
- About 20 percent of individuals with a hip fracture end up in a nursing home within a year.
- Hip fractures account for 300,000 hospitalizations each year.
- The direct care costs for osteoporotic fractures alone are already up to $18 billion each year. That number is expected to increase if action to prevent osteoporosis is not taken now.
Calcium and regular exercise can help you maintain bone density and reduce your chances of hip fractures later in life.
Learn more at the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Women's Health News
Keeping you updated on women's health issues.
- Antioxidant Supplements May Raise Women's Skin Cancer Risk - August 20, 2007
- Taking antioxidant supplements won't protect against skin cancer and may actually boost the risk, at least in women, according to a new French study.
- Estrogen May Lower Heart Disease Risk For Some Menopausal Women - June 22, 2007
- New results from a follow up study of the US federally funded Women's Health Initiative (WHI) suggest that among women in their 50s who have had hysterectomies, estrogen was associated with a significantly lower risk of coronary artery calcification which is a known predictor of future heart attacks.
- Healthy Women With High Cholesterol At Increased Risk Of Stroke - February 20, 2007
- Healthy women with no history of heart disease or stroke significantly increase their chances of having a stroke if they have high cholesterol, according to a study of more than 27,000 women published in the February 20, 2007, issue of Neurology®, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
- Experts Issue New Heart Disease Guidelines for Women - February 19, 2007
- The American Heart Association has updated and sharpened its guidelines for preventing heart disease in women.
- Experts Devise New Women's Heart Risk Predictor - February 13, 2007
- Women may soon have a better idea of what their actual cardiovascular disease risk is for the next 10 years and beyond.
- Women's health risks - February 10, 2007
- Discover which diseases and conditions pose the greatest health risks to women. Find out how to minimize your risk.
- More women's heart problems elude tests - February 2, 2007
- A new U.S. study suggests many women with heart disease have the kind that doesn't show up on the usual diagnostic tests.
- Women's Health Ultimate Fitness Plan 2007 Draws over 21,000 Participants in First Month: Women's Health Offers Specialized Six-Month Fitness and Health Challenge Online at www.WomensHealthMag.com - February 1, 2007
- Women's Health magazine announced today that an astounding twenty-one thousand people and counting have signed up for the magazine's Ultimate Fitness Plan '07. The six-month customizable exercise and fitness plan, featured in the January/February issue of Women's Health, is available online - free of charge - on the magazine's website, www.womenshealthmag.com. The plan is a perfect aid to help women stay on track with their new years resolutions to get fit and stay healthy.
- Weight Training Helps Women's Bones - December 4, 2006
- Long-term weight training may help women's bone and metabolic health by promoting increased production of growth hormone, new research suggests.
- 'Magic Formula' Accurately Predicts Fracture Risk In Osteoporotic Women - September 26, 2006
- Researchers have developed a mathematic formula to predict a woman's risk of osteoporotic fracture. The equation has proved 75 percent accurate and will allow physicians to tailor their treatment strategies to help women prevent fractures of fragile bones.
- Women's family choices have impact on later health - September 11, 2006
- Not having children, having too many, or too young or not spaced far enough apart could be detrimental to a woman's health later in life, researchers said on Tuesday.
- Relatively few US women carry BRCA mutations - September 7, 2006
- A population-based study of black and white American women with and without breast cancer found that relatively few were carriers of mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.
- FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Access for Plan B for Women 18 and Older - August 24, 2006
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced approval of Plan B, a contraceptive drug, as an over-the-counter (OTC) option for women aged 18 and older.
- Top 50 Questions About Headaches and Migraines - August 14, 2006
- We've been looking through all of the questions and answers and decided that it would be both fun and helpful to list the 50 most asked and relevant (headache) questions and their answers. Here we go...
- Many Female Athletes Don't Get Proper Nutrition - August 8, 2006
- The number one nutritional concern for female athletes today is not whether they are drinking or eating too much but whether they are getting as much nutrition as they need, according to a University of Idaho researcher.
- Obesity Weighs More Heavily on Women than Men - July 27, 2006
- Being overweight puts a greater burden on women's health than men's, a new study shows.
- Migranes Linked to Heart Disease in Women - July 19, 2006
- Middle-aged and older women who have migraine headaches accompanied by aura symptoms may have an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and heart death, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
- Balancing Act: Easy Ways to Improve Your Stability and Strength - July 2006
- Your physical activity routine might be focused on losing weight or building cardiovascular health (or both), but it's also important to spend a little time developing your balance and stability.
- Early insecurity risk factor for eating disorders - June 15, 2006
- Insecure attachment plays a key role in promoting the development of a negative body image in women with eating disorders, a new study shows.
- Excess pounds may raise ovarian cancer risk - June 15, 2006
- Being overweight in young adulthood or later in life may raise a woman's risk of ovarian cancer, particularly if she's never had children, researchers have found.
- HPV Test Finds More Precancerous Lesions Than Pap Smears - June 6, 2006
- Compared with conventional Pap smears, testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) caught more precancerous lesions, European researchers report.
- Not enough sleep associated with weight gain - May 23, 2006
- Women who fail to get enough shut-eye each night risk gaining weight, a Cleveland-based researcher reported at a medical conference in San Diego today.
- Isoflavones may help women after menopause - May 18, 2006
- Estrogen-like compounds derived from plants -- phytoestrogens -- seem to improve mental sharpness and mood for older women, a small study indicates.
- Work, motherhood a healthy combo for women: study - May 15, 2006
- Juggling a career along with being a wife or partner and parent may help to keep women healthy, scientists said on Monday.
- Women's Health Group Names 10 Small Lifestyle Changes That Can Make a Big Impact on Overall Health - May 14, 2006
- As part of their HealthyWomen Take 10 campaign, the not-for-profit National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) today issued a challenge to women across the country to make 10 small lifestyle changes for National Women's Health Week (May 14-20).
- Exercise busts headaches - May 14, 2006
- Medication can temporarily relieve tension headaches. But did you know that exercise may help prevent them?
- Lung Cancer May Differ by Gender - May 11, 2006
- Women may experience lung cancer in ways that differ from men, a new study finds.
- Breast implants again linked to suicide risk - April 13, 2006
- A new study adds to evidence that while women with breast implants are not at greater risk of breast cancer, they do seem to have an elevated rate of suicide.
- Migraines can be headache for economy, workers alike - April 21, 2006
- Debilitating attacks cost more than $14 billion annually in treatment and loss of employee productivity.
- Extra belly fat raises colon cancer risk in women - April 19, 2006
- Women who carry a lot of weight around their middles are at increased risk for developing colon cancer, according to a report in the International Journal of Cancer.
- Breast and Ovarian Cancer: New Hopes, Longer Life - April 24, 2006
- An estimated 213,000 new cases of breast cancer and 20,000 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2006. Together, the two diseases will kill more than 56,700 women this year, with breast cancer accounting for 41,400 of those deaths.
- The Quest For Rest - April 24, 2006
- Millions of women suffer from sleeplessness at stages throughout their lives. Researchers are beginning to understand why-and to develop new ways to help.
- Estrogen Therapy Doesn't Cause Breast Cancer: Study - April 11, 2006
- Estrogen therapy on its own does not increase the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, an extensive new study has found.
- Moderate Drinking Good for Women's Brains - April 6, 2006
- Women who had up to two drinks a day scored about 20 percent higher on a test of mental ability than women who had less than one a day or didn't drink at all, according to a report in the April 7 issue of Stroke.
- Women's Health: Higher Incidences of Depression Linked to Approaching Menopause - April 5, 2006
- Certain women approaching menopause have higher incidences of depression and it must be addressed. Two studies, one in Philadelphia and the other in Boston corroborate.
- Vitamin D and Flavonoids Examined for Impact on Breast and Ovarian Cancers - April 4, 2006
- At the 97th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, two groups of scientists using sophisticated statistical techniques report their findings of possible preventive properties of Vitamin D against breast cancer. Two other groups of scientists present their work analyzing the possibility that natural antioxidants found in plants, substances called flavonoids, could play a powerful role in preventing both breast and ovarian cancer.
- Women, Vision and Aging - April 3, 2006
- Women are at greater risk for vision impairment than men simply due to time: women live longer than men, and nearly all eye conditions become more prevalent with age.
- More Than 80 Percent of College Women Diet - March 31, 2006
- While dieting is a common practice among college women, a new study has found that 83 percent of them diet no matter how much they weigh.
- Ginseng Tied to Better Breast Cancer Survival - March 30, 2006
- Women who use the herb ginseng may be more likely to survive breast cancer, and have a better quality of life after treatment, new study findings suggest
- Detecting Breast Cancer in Pregnancy - March 30, 2006
- A new study shows that ultrasounds are a safe and extremely effective way to detect breast cancer in pregnant women and assess their response to chemotherapy.
- Getting Stronger After Breast Cancer - March 27, 2006
- Weight training may help breast cancer survivors feel stronger and better about their lives according to a study of 86 women who had had breast cancer. The study appears in Cancer.
- ACL Tears Bring Women Long-Term Bone Loss - March 24, 2006
- A new study finds that, two years after ACL surgery, young female athletes still show substantial bone loss around the knee, despite aggressive efforts at early, accelerated rehabilitation.
- Exercise Eases Menopause Symptoms - March 23, 2006
- Regular exercise can reduce severe symptoms in menopausal women and improve their quality of life, according to a small study in the latest issue of the Journal of Advanced Nursing.
- Screening New Moms for Stress, Anxiety - March 23, 2006
- First-time moms may benefit from screening for anxiety and stress, as well as depression, a new study shows.
- Genetic Tests for Cancer Not Perfect - March 21, 2006
- For women with genetic mutations that increase their risk of breast and ovarian cancer, genetic testing has been a godsend. The tests allow them to learn if they carry mutations in the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes, and if they do, to decide what action to take, such as stepping up screening or undergoing a preventive mastectomy.
- 'X' Factor Boosts Women's Health, Longevity - March 21, 2006
- When it comes to the battle of the sexes, nature hands women extra ammunition right from the start.
- Osteoporosis Screening Missing Highest-Risk Women - March 17, 2006
- The women who would benefit the most from a screening test for osteoporosis are the least likely to get it, a new study shows.
- African-American Women Bearing Unequal Burden of Deadly Disease - March 15, 2006
- Despite having the greatest risk of developing and dying from colorectal cancer (CRC) of any gender, race or ethnicity, an astounding 96 percent of African-American women do not consider themselves to be at high risk for the disease.
- Folate Deficiency Still Seen in US Minorities - March 14, 2006
- Racial and ethnic differences in blood levels of folate persist despite the fortification of food with folic acid in the US, according to a new report.
- Women, Minorities Less Likely to Get Best Heart Attack Care - March 13, 2006
- When it comes to receiving the best care after heart attack, the deck is stacked against women, minority populations and older people, new research suggests.
- Depressed Girls at Risk of Partner Abuse as Adults - March 7,2006
- Young women with a history of depression in adolescence are more likely than their peers to become victims of abuse from a boyfriend or husband, new research suggests.
- Endometriosis: Millions Affected, Millions Undiagnosed - March 6,2006
- Perhaps the biggest challenge that health care professionals face in accurately diagnosing endometriosis is the fact that the condition can present itself in many different ways. A new online information kit on endometriosis, a condition that affects more than 5.5 million American women of reproductive age, is now available online.
- Lifting Weights Keeps Overweight at Bay - March 3, 2006
- Lifting weights twice a week can help women prevent "middle-aged spread" and keep their hearts healthy, a new study shows.
- Study Confirms Oral Contraceptive-Migraine Link - March 2, 2006
- Women who take oral contraceptives have increased chances of suffering from both migraines and non-migraine headaches, a large new population-based study shows.
- Potato Lovers May Have Higher Diabetes Risk - February 23,2006
- Holding that side of fries might help thwart type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.
- Women with migraines and visual symptoms may have higher stroke risk - August 8, 2007
- Women who have migraine headaches with visual symptoms (or aura) may be at increased risk for stroke compared to women who do not have migraines, researchers reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Headaches
Approximately 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches, and of them, 28 million suffer from migraines.
I have always had a lot of headaches, so this module is dedicated to headaches and headache relief.
I have always had a lot of headaches, so this module is dedicated to headaches and headache relief.
- Headache Basics from WebMd
- What Types of Headaches Are There? Are Headaches Hereditary? What Causes Headaches? How Are Headaches Treated? And more.
- Headache Questionaire
- Use the questionaire to determine what type or types of headache you have.
- When to Call Your Doctor
- Although very few headaches are signs of serious underlying medical conditions, call your doctor at once if any of the items in this article apply to you.
- Stress, Mood and Headaches
- Stress is by far the most common headache "trigger." Major life-changing events like marriage, birth of a child, or career changes all are sources of stress. However, research has found that it is actually the day-to-day stress or chronic "hassles" that are important in triggering headache. Compared to men, women often experience more of the types of stress that provoke headache.
- Will Using Oral Contraceptives Make My Headaches Worse?
- One third of women may actually experience fewer attacks or they may be less severe (and about one third have more severe headaches). However, significantly more women start having migraine when starting oral contraceptives than when not using oral contraceptives.
- Chronic Daily Headaches
- Most people experience headaches from time to time. But for an estimated 4 percent to 5 percent of adults, headaches occur nearly every day. These are known as chronic daily headaches.
- Diet and Headache
- Dietary triggers do not necessarily contribute to headaches in all patients, and particular foods may trigger attacks in certain individuals on occasion.
The Women's Health Initiative
You may not be over 50 yet, but you will be someday. Be prepared.
The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) is a long-term national health study that focuses on strategies for preventing heart disease, breast and colorectal cancer and fracture in postmenopausal women. The 15-year project involves over 161,000 women ages 50-79, and is one of the most definitive, far reaching programs of research on women's health ever undertaken in the U.S.
- WHI Participant Website
- The website fot WHI participants and others interested in the WHI findings.
- The National Institutes of Health WHI Website
- Read the studies and get the deatils
- Trial of the Effect of Calcium Plus Vitamin D Supplementation on Risk of Fractures and Colorectal Cancer - February 16, 2006
- Over an average of 7 years of following the 36,282 women in the WHI Calcium and Vitamin D Study, a total 322 women were diagnosed with invasive colorectal cancer. When scientists compared participants who took the active CaD supplements with those who took placebo pills, they found no differences in the rate of colorectal cancer diagnoses. The study found that for every 10,000 women assigned to take the active CaD, on average each year 13 were diagnosed with colorectal cancer compared to 12 colorectal cancers for every 10,000 women taking placebo pills.
- Conjugated Equine Estrogens and Coronary Heart Disease - February 13, 2006
- Conjugated equine estrogens provided no overall protection against myocardial infarction or coronary death in generally healthy postmenopausal women during a 7-year period of use.
- Low-Fat Dietary Pattern and Risk of Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Cardiovascular Disease - February 7, 2006
- A low fat dietary pattern may have some potential for reducing breast cancer risk, particularly in women consuming a high fat diet. These findings indicate that a low-fat diet provided no protection from colorectal cancer and should not be recommended for that purpose. The low-fat diet did not specifically focus on reducing saturated fat, had only a small effect on blood cholesterol, and did not reduce the risk of heart disease. However, the WHI results suggest that women who achieved greater reductions in saturated fat or trans fat, and higher intakes of fruits and vegetables, might experience a reduced risk of heart attacks.
Nurses' Health Study
The Nurses' Health Study, established in 1976, and the Nurses' Health Study II, established in 1989, are among the largest prospective investigations into the risk factors for major chronic diseases in women.
Registered nurses were selected to be followed over the course of several years. Approximately 122,000 nurses out of the 170,000 mailed responded. Every two years members receive a follow-up questionnaire with questions about diseases and health-related topics including smoking, hormone use, menopausal status, food and diet, and quality of life.
Registered nurses were selected to be followed over the course of several years. Approximately 122,000 nurses out of the 170,000 mailed responded. Every two years members receive a follow-up questionnaire with questions about diseases and health-related topics including smoking, hormone use, menopausal status, food and diet, and quality of life.
- Nurses' Health Study Newsletter - 2005
- Articles on Premenapausal Breast Cancer, Alcohol and Colorectal Cancer, Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, Weight Gain, and Diabetes Risk, Walking and Memory, Physical Activity,Weight,
and Mortality, The NHS Memory Study, Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Aspirin, and more. - Nurses' Health Study Newsletter - 2004
- Articles on Preventing Osteoporosis, High Fiber,Whole Grains, and Body Weight, Fiber, Carbohydrates, and the Risk of Breast Cancer, Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Memory, and more.
- Nurses' Health Study Newsletter - 2003
- Articles on the Impact of Weight on Cancer Risk, Obesity and Total Hip Replacement, Calcium,Vitamin D, and the Risk of Hip Fractures, Physical Activity and the Risk
of Hip Fractures, Dietary Fat and Breast Cancer Risk, and more. - Nurses' Health Study Newsletter - 2002
- Articles on Preventing Diabetes, Fruit and Vegetable Intake and the Risk of Heart Disease, Vitamin A Intake and the Risk of Hip Fractures, Physical Activity and Mortality, and more.
Health Videos
Online videos often provide a better understanding of a topic than just reading an article. Below are some videos and webcasts on women's health issues.
- When Is a Headache a Migraine?
- More than 28 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Three times more women than men have migraines. Migraines are often preceded or accompanied by a sensory warning sign (aura), such as flashes of light, blind spots, or tingling in your arm or leg. It is also often also accompanied by other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines may last for hours or even days. Watch the video to learn more about migraines.
- Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?
- Osteoporosis is a condition that causes thinning and weakening of normal bone. One in two women over 50 will have an osteoporosis related fracture at some time in their life. Women have a higher rate of osteoporosis because they go through menopause, and stop producing estrogen, the rate of bone loss increases. Watch the webcast to learn the risk factors.
- Stress and Heart Disease: What is the Connection?
- Stress plays an important part in heart disease. Learning to recognize and reduce stress will help you reduce your risk of developing heart disease. Watch the webcast to learn what ou can do to reduce stress.
- Can Poor Sleep Affect Your Weight?
- Studies show that people who sleet too little are more likely to eat more. Sleep restriction may lead to overeating and cravings of empty calorie foods, causing weight gain. Watch the video for more information.
- Preventative Care for Women
- Simple annual screening tests can help saves lives. Focusing on prevention instead of addressing issue later on. Watch the video for more information.
- Breast Cancer - Early Detection and Screening
- Early detection increases the odds of surviving breast cancer. Watch the video for more information.
- What is Depression?
- How to tell the difference between feeling down and clinical depression. Learn the signs of depressions and whan to seek help. Watch teh video for more information.
- When Are Bowel Symptoms A Sign Of IBS?
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of the lower gastrointestinal tract. It affects 10 to 15 percent of adults, the majority of whom are women. IBS may cause abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel functions, such as constipation, diarrhea, or both. Watch the video to learn the symptons of irritable bowel syndrome and what you can do about it.
Your Safety
Every situation is different. Every person is different. The comments below are what I believe, how I would act. Some people will tell you to fight back others will tell you to do what you are told. You will have to make that decision yourself, but if you have never thought about it, you are at a great disadvantage. Just think about it and have a plan.
My parents passed on some not so common wisdom that I believe to be truth (and they probably thought I never paid attention).
Mom always said that you shouldn't hit anyone, but if you did, make it count. Too many women don't want to hurt another person. This is a good thing, unless that person plans to harm you. Learn self defence. Girly punches will not save you from danger. Read Oprah's Women Fight Back article here.
Trust your gut. My gut has never let me down. If you are uncomfortable in a situation, remove yourself from that situation. Don't worry about offending someone else. It is better to trust your gut, be wrong, and be ok, then ignore your gut and get hurt.
It is better to shot in the front yard than in the middle of nowhere. Never get in the car. This is a personal decision, but dad had a point. You have a much greater chance of surviving an attack if you stay in a public place. There used to be a guy on TV who said that criminals were not Mensa members and they are not good shots. They are looking for easy targets.
I don't remember where I heard this one, but if you think you are being followed in your car, go to a fire station. Any public place should work. Just don't go home if no one is there. Do you know where you would go?
You don't have to agree with me, just think about what you would do.
For more information, check out The Top Ten Things Every Woman Should Know about Personal Safety.
My parents passed on some not so common wisdom that I believe to be truth (and they probably thought I never paid attention).
Mom always said that you shouldn't hit anyone, but if you did, make it count. Too many women don't want to hurt another person. This is a good thing, unless that person plans to harm you. Learn self defence. Girly punches will not save you from danger. Read Oprah's Women Fight Back article here.
Trust your gut. My gut has never let me down. If you are uncomfortable in a situation, remove yourself from that situation. Don't worry about offending someone else. It is better to trust your gut, be wrong, and be ok, then ignore your gut and get hurt.
It is better to shot in the front yard than in the middle of nowhere. Never get in the car. This is a personal decision, but dad had a point. You have a much greater chance of surviving an attack if you stay in a public place. There used to be a guy on TV who said that criminals were not Mensa members and they are not good shots. They are looking for easy targets.
I don't remember where I heard this one, but if you think you are being followed in your car, go to a fire station. Any public place should work. Just don't go home if no one is there. Do you know where you would go?
You don't have to agree with me, just think about what you would do.
For more information, check out The Top Ten Things Every Woman Should Know about Personal Safety.
Women's Crime Statistics
Some startling facts about women's safety from the National Organization of Women and the Womens Defense Center.
Every day four women die in this country as a result of domestic violence. That's approximately 1,400 women a year.
Most conservative estimates indicate two to four million women of all races and classes are battered each year.
Every year approximately 132,000 women report that they have been victims of rape or attempted rape - more than half of them knew their attackers. It's estimated that two to six times that many women are raped, but do not report it. One out of four women will be sexually assaulted on a college campus.
Women who are battered have more than twice the health care needs and costs than those who are never battered. Approximately 17 percent of pregnant women report having been battered, and the results include miscarriages, stillbirths and a two to four times greater likelihood of bearing a low birth weight baby.
Rape victims compared to non-crime victims are 5.3 times more likely to have used prescription drugs non-medically, 3.4 times as likely to have used marijuana, 6 times more likely to have used cocaine, 10.1 times more likely to have used hard drugs other than cocaine, and 6.4 times more likely to have used hard drugs or cocaine.
Rape victims were 4.1 times more likely than non-crime victims to have contemplated suicide and 13 times more likely to have actually made a suicide attempt.
Every day four women die in this country as a result of domestic violence. That's approximately 1,400 women a year.
Most conservative estimates indicate two to four million women of all races and classes are battered each year.
Every year approximately 132,000 women report that they have been victims of rape or attempted rape - more than half of them knew their attackers. It's estimated that two to six times that many women are raped, but do not report it. One out of four women will be sexually assaulted on a college campus.
Women who are battered have more than twice the health care needs and costs than those who are never battered. Approximately 17 percent of pregnant women report having been battered, and the results include miscarriages, stillbirths and a two to four times greater likelihood of bearing a low birth weight baby.
Rape victims compared to non-crime victims are 5.3 times more likely to have used prescription drugs non-medically, 3.4 times as likely to have used marijuana, 6 times more likely to have used cocaine, 10.1 times more likely to have used hard drugs other than cocaine, and 6.4 times more likely to have used hard drugs or cocaine.
Rape victims were 4.1 times more likely than non-crime victims to have contemplated suicide and 13 times more likely to have actually made a suicide attempt.
Books to point you in the right direction
The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health (Harvard University Press Reference Library)
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Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
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Immediate, Direct, Explosive! Basic Self-Defense For Women and Girls.
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Women's Health & Wellness 2004
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Using Your F.E.A.R.: 4 Essential Steps to Effective Women's Self-Defense
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Fit Not Fat at 40-Plus: The Shape-Up Plan That Balances Your Hormones, Boosts Your Metabolism, and Fights Female Fat in Your Forties-And Beyond
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Self Defense For Women
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Hands Off!: Self-Defense for Women
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A Girl's Gotta Do What a Girl's Gotta Do
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Fearless: The Complete Personal Safety Guide for Women
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Illness as Metaphor and AIDS and Its Metaphors
This was recommended by a fellow tea enthusiast who is living with cancer. The online recommendations were very good as well.
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