Category: Women’s Health
Strength Training for Women in Your 20s, 30s and Beyond
Strength training, also called resistance training, is different from cardio exercise. Instead of getting your heart rate up by running, cycling or swimming, a resistance program involves lifting weights or bodyweight resistance training. Strength training for women is one of the best things you can do to promote health throughout your life—in your 20s, 30s and beyond.
Your Top Priority During Perimenopause? Your Health
As women grow older and approach menopause, many experience weight gain and other health changes due to fluctuating hormone levels. By adopting healthy habits during perimenopause, you can help avoid some of these issues and live your best life as you age.
Health Equity: Ensuring Wellness for All
What is health equity? Everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. But that doesn’t always occur. Learn how patients and providers can overcome these challenges.
Diabetes During Pregnancy
Having a baby is a natural process that’s usually safe and free of complications. However, when you have diabetes, a simple pregnancy can become a lot more complicated.
How Exercise Helps Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery
Exercise helps the body prevent diseases, heal faster, and boost energy and mood. For people at risk for breast cancer, regular exercise and a healthy diet helps with prevention, post-surgery survival and reducing side effects during and after treatment.
The Importance of Urology Health
Urology health is important for both men and women. Urologists treat many disorders like urinary incontinence, kidney stones, prostate cancer, sexual dysfunction and more. Find out if you need to visit a urologist.
Calcium Supplements for Osteoporosis
You’ve heard it all your life: Calcium builds strong bones. It’s why your parents served you milk when you were growing up. It’s why low-fat dairy and leafy greens are an important part of your adult diet. But are calcium supplements right for you?
Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
Breast cancer can run in families. It’s important that you know your family history, as well as the genetic, medical or behavioral factors that increase your risk of developing breast cancer. Genetic testing for breast cancer can give you important information that you can use to be proactive with monitoring, screening and lifestyle changes that may reduce your risk.
How to Cope with Menopause Sleep Problems
Nearly every woman will eventually experience a range of menopause sleep problems. Learn to manage sleep-related menopausal symptoms and help make your nights more restful and comfortable.
COPD in Women and Underserved Populations
COPD is one of the most common lung-related diseases in the world, and it affects women more than men. Learn why your risk for COPD can be different depending on who you are and get tips for managing this often-debilitating condition.