| Celiac Disease Affects Twice as Many Women | |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Many people havent ever heard of celiac disease, but for the millions of people unable to eat bread, cookies, pizza crust and pasta, its a reality they have to live with every day. Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disorder that wreaks havoc on the bodys intestines when foods containing gluten are consumed. |
| Sizzle In Your Swimsuit This Summer | |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - You don't have to suffer the summer doldrums this year. There's still plenty of time to start a routine to shape up for the season so you'll be sizzling with self-confidence at your neighbor's pool party or just soaking up the rays, in moderation, in the privacy of your own yard. Using these small steps can add up to big results in six weeks or less. |
| Medical Research Studies Struggle to Recruit Women |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Many women arent aware of the benefits from their participation in clinical research. According to a recent survey by the Society for Women's Health Research, only 9 percent of women have ever participated in a medical research study.
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| High Heels to Hormones: A Womans Guide to Spine Care |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - SACRAMENTO, CA . . . Bra straps, high heels, hormonal swingsoh my aching back! Women are three times more likely than men to suffer from some types of back pain, theyre more susceptible to a whiplash injury, and are prone to low back pain.
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| National Womens Health Week Urges Women to Take Charge of Their Health | |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Women are often the primary caretakers of their family's health, but when it comes to their own needs, they often relegate themselves to the bottom of the priority list. But studies have consistently shown that when women make the time to take better care of themselves, the benefits trickle down to the entire family. |
| Omron Makes Blood Pressure Monitoring Easy for Women at Any Stage of Life, Including Pregnancy |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - BANNOCKBURN, Ill., -- Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women over the age of 25, more than all cancers combined, according to the American Heart Association. Today, Omron Healthcare, Inc. introduces the Elite 7300W home blood pressure monitor designed specifically for women to help detect hypertension, a significant contributor to heart disease, as well as preeclampsia, a major concern during pregnancy.
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| Have An Aging Backwards Mom's Day | |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - The tradition of honoring and celebrating motherhood can be traced back to ancient roots, including the annual festival to honor the ancient Egyptian Goddess, Isis, who was commonly considered the Mother of the Pharaohs. Ancient Greeks and Romans also had similar celebrations. |
| Women and Heart Attack |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The gender gap is alive and unwell in heart disease, a new international study finds, with women differing from men on everything from symptoms to treatment in both heart attack and severe chest pain.
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| Intimate Daywear |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Every woman struggles with hot flashes at some point in her life (whether its from sweating from exercising, menopausal hot flashes, pregnancy overheating or night sweats). However, a comfortable and stylish solution is now available! The KN Karen Neuburger lifestyle brand recently introduced KN Cool Daywear, a new line of intimates that features matching camisoles and panties, such as bikinis, briefs and hipsters.
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| The Venus Week |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - In The Venus Week, Dr. Rebecca Booth, an OB/GYN, draws on wisdom gained from treating thousands of women over the course of more than twenty years to describe and put a name to those magical look-good, feel-good days in every womans cycle.
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| Wildbleu Loves Moms |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Seattle, Wash. Functional womens wear no longer resides solely in moms pajama drawer. Wildbleu, a clothing company that brings technical fabrics to everyday life, has recently launched a daywear line using a bamboo version of its signature Heat Release Technology (HRT), the latest advancement in moisture-wicking fabrics.
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| Chocolate May be Boon to Pregnant Women |
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - New Haven, Conn - Women who eat chocolate are at decreased risk of developing preeclampsia, a potentially dangerous complication of pregnancy, a Yale study suggests.
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| Pregnant With a Job? Your Top 10 Questions Answered | (HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK -- Being pregnant with a job is hard work. Not only is there that extra weight to carry around, but planning a happy and healthy pregnancy involves navigating tricky issues like scheduling your doctor's visits, whether it's safe to travel, and how to deal with morning sickness.
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