Harvard Women's Health Watch: January 2007

Six things you should know about breast cancer risk

Factors that can affect a woman's risk of breast cancer include weight gain, activity level, alcohol consumption, vitamins, birth control pills, hormone therapy, breast density, and use of preventive medication. More »

Why it's hard to change unhealthy behavior - and why you should keep trying

People who aim to make lifestyle changes in order to be healthier should not try to make sweeping changes all at once. Such changes take time, and are easier to accomplish in stages. More »

To your health: Multivitamin/mineral supplements: Needed insurance?

While there is no convincing evidence that multivitamins help fight serious illness, it is still a good idea for most people to take them regularly as a sort of nutritional insurance. Women should also consider taking additional vitamin D and calcium. More »

To your health: The benefits of a handful of nuts

Although nuts are high in fat and calories, the fat is the "good" kind, and there is evidence to suggest that a diet that includes nuts regularly may help prevent heart disease. More »

By the way, doctor: Are generic and brand-name drugs really the same?

I recently switched from Prilosec to its generic form, omeprazole. The generic form doesn't give me as much relief from heartburn as Prilosec does. Aren't generics supposed to be the same as the brand-name drugs? More »

By the way, doctor: How do I quit my antidepressant?

My physician prescribed Celexa for me three years ago when I was upset over a family problem. I'm feeling better, and my situation has changed. I'd like to get off the medication. How do I do that? More »

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Six things you should know about breast cancer risk

Why it's hard to change unhealthy behavior - and why you should keep trying

To your health: Multivitamin/mineral supplements: Needed insurance?

To your health: The benefits of a handful of nuts

By the way, doctor: Are generic and brand-name drugs really the same?

By the way, doctor: How do I quit my antidepressant?

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Six things you should know about breast cancer risk

Why it's hard to change unhealthy behavior - and why you should keep trying

To your health: Multivitamin/mineral supplements: Needed insurance?

To your health: The benefits of a handful of nuts

By the way, doctor: Are generic and brand-name drugs really the same?

By the way, doctor: How do I quit my antidepressant?