Better Health For Women

Originally Posted By: HealthDay News Switching to whole-grain foods might help keep your weight in check as much as a brisk 30-minute daily walk would, a new study suggests. Whole grains seem to both lower the number of calories your body absorbs during digestion and speed metabolism, explained study author J. Philip Karl. He’s a nutrition […] Read More

Originally Posted By: HealthDay News Roll up your sleeves, America. A national advisory panel of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released its 2017 advisory for recommended shots affecting adults. This year’s advisory revises guidance on seasonal flu shots by eliminating nasal flu vaccines and modifying flu-shot advice for people with egg allergy. […] Read More

After menopause, moderate exercise can help women manage hot flashes, become more fit and feel better, a new study suggests. Researchers found that a 20-week exercise program helped women boost their fitness levels, lose a little weight and give higher ratings to their physical and mental well-being. Read the full article here: https://medlineplus.gov/news/fullstory_163625.html (more…) Read More

By: Robert Preidt Heart disease is the leading killer of American women, but lifestyle changes can reduce the risk, a heart expert says. An estimated 43 million women in the United States have heart disease, but many don’t know it, according to Dr. Mary Ann McLaughlin. She’s medical director of the Mount Sinai Health System’s […] Read More

Heart disease is increasing at a troubling pace in the United States, with costs expected to double from $555 billion in 2016 to a whopping $1.1 trillion in 2035, a new American Heart Association report estimates. “Our new projections indicate cardiovascular disease is on a course that could bankrupt our nation’s economy and health care […] Read More