More than 40 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions each January, but only 8 percent of us actually keep them. Why is that? Part of the reason is that New Year’s resolutions are often too vague to be useful. For example, the five most popular resolutions include “losing weight” and “getting fit.” But without …
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The holidays are coming. How much time will you spend on your holiday activities? According to surveys, Americans spend an average of 42 hours a year shopping, wrapping gifts and attending parties. That’s a full work week of holiday cheer, often squeezed into already jam-packed schedules. It’s no wonder so many of us get stressed …
As we enter the holiday feeding frenzy, a common concern on people’s minds is how to enjoy the season without losing ground on their fitness efforts. We always overeat during the holidays. A traditional American Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner contains an average of 3,000 calories—that’s a third more than most people’s daily caloric requirement packed …
It’s natural to be concerned about your health, and it’s wise to be proactive about preventing problems from taking root. But when it comes to disease prevention, many women may be misplacing their energy. That’s because the top health threats for women aren’t necessarily what people think. For example, many still believe breast cancer to …
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Turning 40 can be a glorious time for women. Aging anxieties aside, many women become more confident, less self-critical and start to enjoy greater stability in their lives than ever before. However, there are some health concerns to become aware of as you approach menopause. To stay on top of your health and minimize your …
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We call them bundles of joy—and for the most part, they are. Helping a newborn learn and grow can fulfill a parent in unparalleled ways. But for many women, giving birth can also bring on mood swings or feelings of sadness. As many as one in seven women who give birth experience symptoms of postpartum …
Most women know that as they age, regular mammograms will become a routine part of their preventive health care. However, fewer women understand how ultrasounds can also help prevent breast cancer. Originally developed with the hopes of replacing mammography as a cancer-detection tool, breast ultrasounds never quite fulfilled their promise. However, when used as a …
Do you know which disease poses the biggest threat to women’s health? Here’s a hint: It’s not breast cancer, which claims one out of every 31 American women each year. (In fact, the disease we’re talking about is more dangerous than all forms of cancer combined.) Nor is it stroke, which ends fewer than 6 …
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