March 2013 - Better Health For Women

Biennial Mammography Screening for Women 50-74

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Here is some important data from an article I read this week written by Dr. Karla Kerlikowske, M.D., a professor in the department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of California San Francisco, published March 18, 2013 in JAMA Internal Medicine. The article stated that women aged 50-74 who received biennial mammography have a […] Read More

Does Eating Vegetables Make a Difference in Breast Cancer?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Better Health For Women

In the Journal of the National Cancer Institute it is reported that there is no overall effect of fruit and vegetable intake on breast cancer risk. (Jung S, Spiegelman D, Baglietto L, et al. Fruit and vegetable intake and risk of breast cancer by hormone receptor status. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2013 Jan 24). The […] Read More

Family Fitness Support During Easter and Passover

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Better Health For Women

The spring holiday season is a staple time for friends, family, food and festivities. Along with the better weather also comes the desire to spend more time outside. And the next thing you know, you’re thinking about sundresses and swimsuits. Now you’re starting to panic. You’ve gathered all that winter weight from hearty stews and […] Read More

Spring Cleaning Your Closet

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings. What better place to start than in your closet with a spring time clean out. Cleaning out your entire wardrobe can easily spiral into an hours-long project. My first bit of advice is to set aside a finite block of time for the project. Figure out […] Read More

Simple Tips to a Successful Retirement

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Better Health For Women

For many people, retirement is the icing on the cake to end many years of work and start a life of leisure. No matter what your age of retirement, there are many things to consider, such as decreased income, and filling your days with activities you enjoy. Here are some techniques to implement into your […] Read More

Classic Looks with Oxfords

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Flats are a must in every woman’s wardrobe. This season, why not add a pair of brogues into the mix for a chic yet funky twist. No longer just a passing trend, feminine oxfords have been making appearances on the feet of fashionistas in the know for a few seasons now. Here are some tips […] Read More

Spring Health Tips Number 1

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Better Health For Women

For most of us spring is eagerly anticipated as we endure the last remaining days of winter. But for others spring can be a dreaded season as new pollens are released into the atmosphere. Pollens are tiny seeds released by grasses, trees and weeds. Allergy sufferers have immune systems that recognize pollen as something foreign […] Read More

Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Better Health For Women

In honor of St Patrick’s Day, a celebration of the Emerald Isle and the traditions its people have passed down through generations, we’ve compiled a list of the best green foods under the Irish sun. Instead of going out and crashing your diet with carbohydrate filled meals and drinks, be sure to consume these festive […] Read More

Recover From Daylight Savings Time and Spring Forward

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Daylight savings time has returned and perhaps it arrived with a vengeance. Are you feeling off? Maybe a touch sleepy? That one lost hour creates a feeling of jetlag that isn’t very easy to shake. The day after: you wake up groggy or much later than you expected. The next day: you feel as if […] Read More

Popular Fitness Trends for 2013

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Health and fitness is a trend that is here to stay in 2013! With all the research and education put into health in our modern day, fitness programs have become a science while incorporating fun. Gone are the days of expensive machinery and welcome the times of using our own bodies and even nature as […] Read More