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Stretch Your Limits with Resistance Band Training

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Better Health For Women

One of the hottest fitness trends for 2013 is the idea of simplicity and using our own bodies rather than expensive machinery for fitness. Resistance bands are excellent tools that enhance exercises, stretches and calories burned. Furthermore, resistance bands are easily packed when traveling or on vacation and add an element of fun to your […] Read More

BR CA 1 and 2 What does it mean for Angelina-Jolie?

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Breast cancer was in the spotlight again this week. With the announcement of Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy, many womens websites were buzzing about genetic testing and the benefits of determining genetic risk for breast cancer. Over 1600 comments were registered on the Jolie’s New York times article reflecting significant public interest […] Read More

Digital Mammography makes Headlines today- DR is better than CR

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Better Health For Women

I received numerous emails and phone calls about todays article published in Radiology May 14, 2013, Digital Mammography: Direct Outperforms Computed Radiography by Laurie Barclay, MD. So what is CR and DR mammography anyhow? A CR (computed radiography) Mammogram is an offline system using a cassette-based removable detector and an external reading device to generate […] Read More

Update on SARS

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Better Health For Women

From Reuters Health: World Health Organization (WHO) officials reported that a new coronavirus could be passed between humans, but only after prolonged contact. It has killed at least 18 people in the Middle East and Europe. A virus from the same family killed 775 people in 2003, the year of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Distress […] Read More

Fashion Footwear Celebration

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Better Health For Women

If you haven’t picked up that something special for mom just yet – here is an idea. Italian luxury brand Ferregamo is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its iconic Vara pump. To celebrate, they have launched L’Icona (icona.ferregamo.com), an innovative online project curated and art directed by fine art photographer Claiborne Swanson Frank. The site […] Read More

Hot New Fitness Trend of 2013- Crossfit

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Hot, New Fitness Trend of 2013: CrossFit The year 2013 has brought a new wave of working-out which takes women out of the gym and more in tune with their bodies. One of the newest fitness trends includes CrossFit, a style of training that involves explosive plyometrics, strength training, weight lifting, kettle bells, body weight […] Read More

Celebrate Mom

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Celebrate Mom! Another wonderful, stressful year for mothers has gone by filled with temper tantrums, school plays, birthdays, boo-boo’s, graduations and nights where all you want to do is sleep. Our moms have such a profound effect on us that most grown children, let alone young children, don’t even realize. As Mother’s Day 2013 approaches, […] Read More

National Women’s Health Week May 12-18 2013

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Better Health For Women

National Women’s Health Week From May 12th to the 18th there is a weeklong observation created by the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure women focus on their wellbeing. In today’s world, there are so many different things that can affect a woman’s body that it is important for women to be vigilant […] Read More

How Soon For Follow up Mammogram after Benign Breast Biopsy

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Recent research results were presented by Dr. Andrea Barrio (a breast surgeon from Bryn Mawr Hospital, Pennsylvania) at the American Society of Breast Surgeons annual meeting, Chicago May 2, 2013. The research study, followed 337 women who had benign biopsies and had an abnormality on the mammogram that was explained by the pathology. Researchers then […] Read More

Prevent Death From Blood Clots with 7 Lifestyle Choices

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Better Health For Women

A large study published by the American Heart Association May 2, 2013 concluded that you can decrease your risk of potentially harmful blood clots if you adhere to 7 simple lifestyle guidelines. The 7 simple lifestyle choices included being physically active, not smoking, eating a healthy diet, controlling blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and […] Read More