Women’s Health

Maximizing Stroke Rehabilitation

· · Men's Health
Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. That person is more than likely age 65 or older and will probably live another decade or two after the stroke. Some people experience major disabilities after a stroke and other people less so. The variability is huge and … Read More

Stop the Cycle of Urinary Tract and Yeast Infections

· · Men's Health
Most women are familiar with the vicious cycle that can result from getting a urinary tract infection (UTI)—the infection is treated with antibiotics, but then a vaginal yeast infection develops. Once you understand why this occurs and what you can do to prevent the infections, you can break the cycle. … Read More

Uterine Fibroids and Polyps

· · Men's Health
Many women have uterine fibroids and polyps, which are typically benign tumors. These growths don’t always cause symptoms, nor do they necessarily signal immediate health threats. But if you experience cramping and bleeding after menopause, you should discuss these symptoms with your gynecologist. “Fibroids and endometrial polyps are two of … Read More

Hot Flashes Plummet 
with Diet Change

· · Men's Health
Women who experience menopausal hot flashes could reduce them by more than 80 percent with a plant-based diet rich in soy, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Postmenopausal women with two or more hot flashes per day were randomly assigned to a low-fat vegan diet with a half-cup … Read More

What You Might Not Know About UTIs

· · Men's Health
Cranberry juice, bidets, probiotics, antibiotics…all claim to prevent or treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). What really works and what’s just fiction? We turn to studies and medical experts for the latest insights. But first, it’s helpful to know a bit of urinary biology. The urinary system is basically a drainage … Read More

Is Breast Reconstruction for You?

· · Men's Health
The number of older women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy has increased in the last decade, and while older women may be slightly more likely than their younger counterparts to experience complications after reconstruction they also report being just as satisfied with their reconstructed breasts as they were with their … Read More

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