Of the more than 29 million Americans living with migraines, approximately 75 percent are women, according to the federal Office on Women’s Health. Brush up on your knowledge of migraines.
Despite its relatively small size compared to your body’s other organs, your thyroid is one powerful performer. Your thyroid is also a site for one of the more common chronic medical conditions in the United States—hypothyroidism.
Wrinkles and gray hairs are often the outward signs that help us count the passing years. But not surprisingly, those are only a few of the changes that happen to our bodies as we age.
Women are more than twice as likely as men to have an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, according to the Office on Women’s Health. Common physical symptoms of an anxiety disorder include hot flashes, rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, and nausea or an upset stomach. A person with an anxiety disorder may also have difficulty sleeping, concentrating or controlling their anxious feelings.
You may have read the books, talked with your physician and asked friends what to expect. As far as the baby goes, you’re covered — but what about you?
Osteoporosis results when the normal creation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the removal of old bone. Individuals most at risk for developing osteoporosis include women who are menopausal or postmenopausal.
Most adults think growing older means a decline in health, energy and fitness. When it comes to our muscles and physical fitness, “use it or lose it” is really the truth.
Millions of women have balance disorders. Often, doctors have a difficult time developing an accurate diagnosis because “dizziness” is such a subjective term.
Genetics can affect a woman’s lifetime risk of not only breast cancer, but ovarian cancer as well.
It seems to happen to all of us sooner or later—the need for us to take care of an older adult or someone with a physical impairment. Becoming a caregiver is no easy task and can come with a lot of challenges.
Depending on the individual, gallstones can form one at a time or in groups. Women are three times more likely to develop gallstones than men.
It’s no surprise that having diabetes can cause a dramatic change in your life. The good news is that, if handled correctly, diabetes is a manageable condition.
Urinary incontinence can cause an individual to have trouble holding their urine. This may be due to a weak muscle around the urethra, called the sphincter. This condition is very common, and it can affect individuals differently, depending on the cause.
Many women find themselves wondering a similar question: “If I already have a gynecologist, why would I need a urologist?”
Stretch marks occur when the skin is pulled too thin, causing lines—usually first appearing as red lines that detail the blood vessels underneath—to develop. Although stretch marks may fade with time, they do not completely disappear.
At some point in life, almost everyone experiences heartburn. The most common heartburn symptom is a burning pain in the chest, just behind the breastbone.
It’s uncomfortable. It burns. It may even leave a funny taste in your mouth. If you’re familiar with these symptoms, then you’re familiar with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), more commonly known as heartburn or acid reflux.
A peptic ulcer is defined as a sore that develops in the stomach lining or in the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum). The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is a burning sensation or stomach pain.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as an infection that is found in your urinary system. Women are much more likely to develop UTIs than men.
Kidney stones consist of mineral and acid deposits that form inside the kidneys. They can be found in any area of your bladder and kidneys.
From caring for the people you love to doing work you’re passionate about, your heart makes life’s most meaningful pursuits possible. For too many women, however, prioritizing their heart health amid life’s many other responsibilities is a challenge. That may be one reason why heart disease claims more women’s lives than any other condition. You can help rewrite the narrative by putting the health of your heart first.
Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. In the past 30 years the number of people who experience kidney stones has increased.
The words “bladder infection” probably make you cringe. Sorry ladies. We bring it up because one in eight women develops urinary tract infections (UTIs) every year. We’re here to clear up any confusion.
Pain all over. Exhaustion. Brain fog. What is going on here? It could be fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by widespread pain in the upper and lower body lasting more than three months.
Proper nutrition is crucial to maintaining good health and a high quality of life. Unfortunately, seniors face many challenges when it comes to getting proper nutrition, which can lead to poor health and an increased risk for many diseases.
Most women are not doing everything they can to find breast cancer in its earliest stages, when survival rates may top 98 percent.
Think about it. Your lifestyle decisions can have an impact on your overall health, but they can also affect the health of your brain as you get older.
Infectious diseases account for one third of all deaths in people 65 and older. Sepsis, also known as systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), is a serious medical condition caused by the body’s response to an infection.
Mammograms, which are X-rays of the breast, are typically performed on women once a year, starting at age 40. They screen for breast cancer, even if a woman is not having symptoms.
While it may be difficult to convince him to give up his favorite snack or sell that new set of wheels, convincing him of the importance of prostate and colorectal screenings could be an important first step in making a long-term impact on your husband’s health.
If you’re considering having a baby, you’ve probably already started thinking about baby names. But getting enough folic acid should also be part of your pre-pregnancy preparations.
If the names and numbers involving cholesterol confuse you, you’re not alone. But don’t be overwhelmed—understanding cholesterol is the first step in getting yours under control.
Is dairy good for you or bad for you? A quick online search reveals plenty of opposing opinions on the matter. We reveal the facts by exposing the myths.
Hair can be considered the body’s barometer. When the body is in crisis, hair cells can shut down to redirect energy elsewhere.
If the words “bladder infection” make you cringe, you’re not alone. One in eight women develop urinary tract infections (UTI) every year.
Research on vitamin D shows that “the sunshine vitamin” may play a more important role in your health than initially thought.
Your body is rife with bacteria—on your skin, fingernails and eyelashes, plus in your mouth and digestive system. But not all bacteria is harmful.
When you experience mild symptoms, you may think about making an appointment with your primary care provider (PCP), but more often than not, you just dismiss these concerns. Is that the right call?
For most women life doesn’t stop when they get a bad headache. But if you get a migraine, it could knock you out for 24 hours or more. If your headache is more than just a headache, help is available.
