Women’s Health

Want Younger-Looking Skin? Look for These Products and Ingredients

Sep 23, 2019 · Dawn Bialy · Women's Health

In a society that places a high value on a youthful appearance, the fine lines, crow’s feet, age spots, and wrinkles on your face may reveal more about your age than you’d like. Looking younger is obviously a priority for millions of women, who spend billions of dollars on skin … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Dense Breasts; Scar Tissue Formation

Sep 23, 2019 · UHN Staff · Women's Health

Q: I’ve heard that having dense breasts increases the risk of breast cancer. Is this true? How can I find out if I have dense breasts? A: Yes, research has determined that having dense breast tissue does increase the risk of breast cancer. Dense breasts contain more connective glandular tissue … Read More

Do You Have Dense Breasts?

Sep 23, 2019 · Kate Brophy · Women's Health

You can’t tell whether your breasts are dense from the way they look and feel, but your mammogram shows breast density (as does a computed tomography scan of the chest). Currently, 37 states, along with the District of Columbia, require that mammography providers pass this information on to women. If … Read More

Protect Your Health from These Controversial Preservatives

Aug 28, 2019 · UHN Staff · Women's Health

Preservatives, which are regulated and approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), serve an important purpose: They extend shelf life, making foods last longer, kill “bad” bacteria, and prevent mold and deterioration. Some are added to boost flavor, nutritional value, texture, and color. Many of these are considered … Read More

Sharpen Your Mind with These Nutrients

Aug 28, 2019 · UHN Staff · Women's Health

Scientists have learned a lot in the last decade about how maintaining a healthy body weight and lifestyle—and how nutrients in healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and seafood—can benefit cognitive health. Today, we know that healthier diets are associated with bigger brain volume, and that whole, unprocessed … Read More

The Many Health Benefits of Fiber

Aug 28, 2019 · UHN Staff · Women's Health

Fiber is vital to the proper function of several areas of the body, including digestion and your cardiovascular system. It helps lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and maintain a healthy weight. A January 2019 study published in The Lancet found that, of 4,635 adult participants, those who ate the highest amount … Read More

Gender Differences in Heart Attack Symptoms and Risk Factors

Aug 28, 2019 · Dawn Bialy · Women's Health

Many women are far more concerned about the possibility that they will develop breast cancer than heart disease, but heart disease claims more than six times as many women’s lives each year than breast cancer does. What’s more, many women are unaware of the variety of symptoms that indicate the … Read More

Frontline: Body Shape; Breast Cancer; Incontinence Surgery

Aug 28, 2019 · UHN Staff · Women's Health

“Apple” Body Shape Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Risks New research suggests that postmenopausal women who are “apple”-shaped rather than “pear”-shaped are at greater risk of heart and blood vessel problems, even if they have a body mass index (BMI, a ratio of height to weight) in the normal range. For … Read More

The Health of Your Teeth and Gums May Have Far-Reaching Effects

Aug 28, 2019 · Dawn Bialy · Women's Health

If you have sore or bleeding gums, frequent tooth pain, or other dental problems, there may be more at stake than the health of your mouth. “Oral diseases, which include periodontal disease and tooth decay, are inflammatory processes, and they can significantly impact your overall health. Research has shown that … Read More

Your Core Is Key for Stability

Aug 28, 2019 · UHN Staff · Women's Health

Many patients ask me about how to make exercise more efficient and beneficial to their health, especially as they get older. The answer revolves around the “core” of the body. The core musculature of the body represents the major muscle groups responsible for balance and stability. The core muscles of … Read More