Daily cup of coffee may prevent afib recurrence
Gene-editing therapy lowers harmful blood fats in early study
What is EMDR therapy, and who can it help?
GLP-1 drugs versus bariatric surgery for treating obesity
Trying to lose weight? Be careful not to lose muscle
Two dumbbells, three exercises, and 10 minutes
Easing the emotional burden of IBS
Modify your push-ups to meet your fitness level
What is long QT syndrome?
Stroke survivors may benefit from very low LDL levels
Women's Health Archive
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Boosting breast cancer survival
Although a clinical trial showed daily aspirin use didn't help women with breast cancer avoid recurrence or improve survival, other evidence-backed measures might. Exercise, weight control, and a healthy diet are linked with lower recurrence and longer survival, but alcohol use, smoking, and supplement use are not. While it's not always clear how lifestyle approaches help lower the odds of recurrence or death from breast cancer, healthy measures can improve women's ability to keep other conditions at bay or manage them more effectively.
What's the difference between vaginal moisturizer and lubricant?
Vaginal moisturizer and lubricant both combat vaginal dryness, but they're not the same. Vaginal moisturizers are absorbed into vaginal tissue, while lubricants remain on the surface. Women should speak to their doctor if vaginal dryness persists.
Why am I gaining belly fat during menopause?
As estrogen levels drop, women's bodies store more fat around the abdomen, fueling a weight shift to the belly. Women can counter this by ramping up protein intake and doing strength training to maintain muscle mass and metabolism.
Daily cup of coffee may prevent afib recurrence
Gene-editing therapy lowers harmful blood fats in early study
What is EMDR therapy, and who can it help?
GLP-1 drugs versus bariatric surgery for treating obesity
Trying to lose weight? Be careful not to lose muscle
Two dumbbells, three exercises, and 10 minutes
Easing the emotional burden of IBS
Modify your push-ups to meet your fitness level
What is long QT syndrome?
Stroke survivors may benefit from very low LDL levels
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