Women’s Health

Common Mistakes When Measuring Blood Pressure

Dec 20, 2022 · · Men's Health
High blood pressure (a.k.a. hypertension) is called the silent killer because it can cause life-threatening damage without your even knowing it. For example, hypertension plays a major role in many forms of cardiovascular disease, heart valve disease, and heart failure. It increases the risk of heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest, … Read More

Kick Off the New Year with Healthy Habits

Dec 20, 2022 · · Men's Health
Who doesn’t love the promise of the new year and the fresh start toward healthy resolves? Until it turns to overwhelm. Lose weight, start exercising, eat healthier—the thought is so motivating, but initiating big change is tough and not sustainable. You’re better off starting the new year with small, simple … Read More

Give the Gift of Aging Well

Nov 22, 2022 · · Men's Health
For this year’s gift guide, we’re highlighting books written by UCLA Health experts and others that hopefully will inspire you to move more, eat better, and motivate loved ones to do the same. Whether you buy a book for yourself or someone you love, these healthy reads can encourage you … Read More

More Medication Options for Treating Breast Cancer

Sep 20, 2022 · · Men's Health
Over the past 15 years, there’s been a steady decline among women ages 50 and older in deaths from breast cancer—but it’s still the second leading cause of cancer death in women, according to the American Cancer Society. (Lung cancer is the top cause of cancer death among women.) Fortunately, … Read More

Ask the Experts: October 2022

Sep 19, 2022 · · Men's Health
Q: What is metabolic syndrome? A: Metabolic syndrome is a combination of risk factors that greatly multiply your chances for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. It is diagnosed when you have three or more of the following conditions: abdominal obesity (waist circumference 40 inches or greater [men] or 35 inches … Read More

Pelvic Floor Retraining for Stress Urinary Incontinence

Sep 19, 2022 · · Men's Health
[caption id="attachment_142392" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Peter Dazeley | Getty Images[/caption] A cough, a sneeze, or even laughter can cause the involuntary loss of urine. Some people might think an occasional little leak may not be a big deal, but frequent leakage can lead to visible wetness, odor, and may be … Read More

Understanding Heart Disease in Women

Sep 19, 2022 · · Men's 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 · · Men's 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

Enter Your Login Credentials
This setting should only be used on your home or work computer.

×