Women’s Health

Understanding Heart Disease in Women

Sep 19, 2022 · · Heart Health
[caption id="attachment_142384" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Science Photo Library | Getty ImagesHeart disease kills more women than all cancers combined.[/caption] Heart disease is the number one cause of death in both men and women. However, compared with men, women are more likely to die of a heart attack. Women also face … Read More

News Briefs: October 2022

Sep 19, 2022 · · Heart Health
Postmenopausal Brain Changes Women who have gone through menopause may have more of a brain biomarker called white matter hyperintensities, according to a study published in the June 29, 2022, online issue of Neurology. A biomarker (short for biological marker) is a measurable indicator of a biological state or condition. White matter … Read More

Let’s Talk About Sex

Aug 17, 2022 · · Heart Health
What’s essential for sexual satisfaction with partners doesn’t change all that much through the years. Communication remains paramount. But given that body parts may not work quite like they used to, creativity and a sense of humor enhance fun in the bedroom and wherever else the mood strikes. “Sex doesn’t … Read More

Ask the EN Experts: September 2022

Aug 17, 2022 · · Heart Health
[caption id="attachment_142110" align="alignright" width="300"] © happy8790 | Getty ImagesShowing kindness to others benefits everyone.[/caption] Here at EN, we spend a lot of time covering the specific details of noted and confirmed nutrition and health outcomes—yes, sufficient dietary fiber intake is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Yes, … Read More

Nutrition for Moms-to-Be

Apr 20, 2022 · · Heart Health
Good nutrition is important at every stage of life, and when a woman is eating for two, food decisions can be even more confusing and stressful! If you or someone in your life is pregnant or hoping to become pregnant, there are a few key dietary needs to keep in … Read More

The Long-Term Effects of Sexual Assault

Apr 20, 2022 · · Heart Health
Even if it occurred decades ago, time doesn’t necessarily dissolve the trauma experienced from sexual assault. Rather it can lodge into a person’s brain and body, creating lingering pain and dysfunction that can impact health for a long time. Though sexual predators attack both males and females, women are far … Read More

Menopause and Your Health

Mar 23, 2022 · · Heart Health
Many of my patients ask me: “What do I need to focus on or be concerned about now that I have gone through menopause?” Menopause heralds some new conditions, but mostly, it accelerates predispositions that you may already have. For instance, osteoporosis accelerates in menopause: Since estrogen is a good … Read More

Are You Having Trouble in the Bedroom?

Mar 23, 2022 · · Heart Health
If you’re in your 60s or older, you might think it’s perfectly normal for sexual desire to wane. While that can be true to a degree, it’s also true that some men have robust sex lives in their 80s and beyond. What should you do if you just no longer … Read More

A Review of Seed Cycling; What is Whey?

Mar 23, 2022 · · Heart Health
What is seed cycling? [caption id="attachment_140723" align="alignleft" width="300"] Seeds offer health benefits. © fcafotodigital | Getty Images[/caption] Proponents of seed cycling claim that eating certain types of seeds during different phases of your menstrual cycle can help regulate your hormone levels. According to proponents, eating flax and pumpkin seeds every … Read More

Do You Need a Gender-Specific Supplement?

Mar 23, 2022 · · Heart Health
[caption id="attachment_140727" align="alignleft" width="300"] Do you need separate vitamins? © LightFieldStudios | Getty Images[/caption] Studies show that most Americans don’t get enough of several important nutrients from their diets. A multivitamin/mineral supplement can help fill in those nutrient gaps. But does it make scientific sense to choose a supplement specifically … Read More

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