Harvard Women's Health Watch: March 2016

Why conquering stress can help your heart

Mindfulness meditation, exercise, and social support have been shown to reduce stress and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. More »

Ask the doctors: What determines whether a woman needs a cesarean section?

I'm expecting and want to have a vaginal delivery, but many of my friends have had cesarean sections lately. Is this a preference, or are there medical reasons to have a cesarean? More »

Ask the doctors: How much fruit can I eat and stay within the sugar guidelines?

I just read that we shouldn't be getting more than 10% of our calories from sugar. Should I cut back on fruit? More »

How music can help you heal

Music therapy has been demonstrated to calm anxiety, ease pain, facilitate rehabilitation, and improve quality of life for people with dementia. More »

What you should know about fibroids

Uterine fibroids can cause heavy bleeding and pregnancy complications. Treatment depends on a woman's health, childbearing plans, and personal preferences. More »

Do you want a house call—from your insurance plan?

Medicare Advantage plans may offer optional one-time house calls to the people they insure to evaluate their health risks and suggest treatment plans. More »

2 points to ponder if you're considering compounded hormones

Compounded hormones lack evidence of safety and effectiveness. "Natural" FDA-approved products are available for relieving menopausal symptoms. More »

Hold off before taking antibiotics for respiratory infections, study suggests

Waiting several days before taking antibiotics for a respiratory infection reduced antibiotic use without significantly affecting recovery. More »

Happiness may not extend life

A report from the Million Woman Study indicates that risk of dying over a 10-year period is essentially the same for happy and unhappy women. More »

Women shirk cardiac rehab, study shows

Women failed to complete almost half of sessions in any of three different cardiovascular rehabilitation programs. More »

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