women's health issues
Dr. Oz’s 5 Fertility-Boosting Tips
Posted on October 6, 2011
Did you know that vigorous exercise can prevent ovulation? Should you use the good old missionary? Learn more on what to do—and not to do—to improve your fertility chances, from YOU: Having a Baby: The Owner’s Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
The Dangers of Decorative Contact Lenses
Posted on July 28, 2011
Decorative contact lenses are quickly becoming a familiar beauty trend, worn regularly by fashion icons like Lady Gaga and Rihanna. At first glance, they seem harmless enough, because corrective contact lenses are medically safe and worn by millions. But look again and you’ll see very real dangers lurking beneath their tinted surface.
7 Ways to Beat Hot Flashes — Naturally
Posted on June 14, 2011
Is it hot in here? Get seven effective, non-hormonal approaches for dealing with the dreaded hot flash, a sign of menopause, from Michael T. Murray, N.D., author of What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know: The Alternative Treatments That May Change Your Life — and the Prescriptions That Could Harm You.
Feel Better Fast with 17 Bloat-Busters
Posted on April 14, 2011
When you have PMS, the last thing you want to do is exercise and ditch your favorite foods. Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results, shares easy ways to relieve bloat.
Alison Sweeney’s 8 Healthy Snacks for Pregnant Women
Posted on April 13, 2011
One way to keep your caloric intake under control while pregnant is just to eat like you normally would, with the help of some healthy snacks sprinkled throughout the day. Get ideas from Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser and author of The Mommy Diet: A Month-by-Month Plan for a Healthy Body and Mind Before, During, and After Pregnancy.
The Verdict on Alternative Treatments and Fertility
Posted on March 31, 2011
More and more infertile couples are turning to holistic techniques to increase their odds of conception and to cope with the stresses of trying to conceive. There is increasing evidence of the effectiveness of alternative medical approaches. Learn more from A Baby at Last!: The Couple’s Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant — from Cutting-Edge Treatments to Commonsense Wisdom, by Weill Cornell Medical Center physicians Zev Rosenwaks, M.D., and Marc Goldstein, M.D., along with Mark L. Fuerst.
9 Tips for Living a Fertile Lifestyle
Posted on March 16, 2011You can take control of your reproductive function by living a healthy lifestyle. Here’s what you can do to increase your chances of producing viable sperm and high-quality eggs. From A Baby at Last!: The Couple’s Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant — from Cutting-Edge Treatments to Commonsense Wisdom, by Weill Cornell Medical Center physicians Zev Rosenwaks, M.D., and Marc Goldstein, M.D., with Mark L. Fuerst.
Why Calcium is Complicated
Posted on January 28, 2011
It is perhaps obvious that proper nutrition before, during, and after menopause is essential to bone health. But after that seemingly simple statement on which everyone agrees, things become less simple. Learn why from Barbara Seaman and Laura Eldridge, authors of The No-Nonsense Guide to Menopause: A Comprehensive Resource With Simple, Unbiased Advice on Managing This Important Life Stage.
What’s Sidelining Our Girls in Sports?
Posted on January 4, 2011
Learn about the silent epidemic affecting girls who play sports, from Warrior Girls: Protecting Our Daughters Against the Injury Epidemic in Women’s Sports, by Michael Sokolove.
Thinking of Becoming a Mom? 6 Things Not to Do
Posted on December 21, 2010
Figuring out whether — and when — to have children is important, yet many of us delay, deny, or avoid the decision altogether. Here are some common mistakes prospective moms make, from The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective’s Our Bodies, Ourselves: A New Edition for a New Era.
How Do You Choose a Fertility Clinic?
Posted on December 14, 2010
From private medical offices to large-scale hospital clinics, fertility experts are everywhere. So how do you select the one that’s right for you? Here, reproductive health experts Evelina Weidman Sterling, Ph.D., and Angie Best-Boss, authors of Budgeting for Infertility, sort through the options.
Manage Hot Flashes — Without Medication
Posted on December 6, 2010
Find out which simple lifestyle changes can help you manage this common symptom of menopause. Plus, get the scoop on supplements that can also help, from The Hormone Decision by award-winning health writer Tara Parker-Pope.
The 6 Tests to Try if You’re Struggling With Infertility
Posted on December 1, 2010Having difficulty conceiving a baby is not uncommon for many women. But your doctor can easily evaluate your fertility and identify a course of action. Here are the common tests in an infertility workup, from Our Bodies, Ourselves, by The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective.
Pregnant? 10 Things You’re Entitled to Do Right Now
Posted on November 23, 2010
As a pregnant woman, you’ll have to make lots of decisions about your care and eventual delivery. It helps to understand your basic rights. From The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective’s Our Bodies, Ourselves: A New Edition for a New Era
