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Heart Disease Could Cost U.S. $1 Trillion Per Year By 2035: Report

Posted on February 24, 2017March 10, 2017 by Better Health For Women

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

Mediterranean Diet Plus Olive Oil a Boost to Heart Health?

Posted on February 24, 2017March 10, 2017 by Better Health For Women

By: Robert Preidt A Mediterranean diet high in virgin olive oil may boost the protective effects of “good” cholesterol, a new study suggests. The study included 296 people, average age 66, at high risk for heart disease. They were randomly assigned to follow one of three diets for a year. The diets were: a traditional […] Read More

Low Back Pain? Relax, Breathe and Try Yoga

Posted on February 24, 2017March 10, 2017 by Better Health For Women

By: Robert Preidt For people experiencing low back pain, the thought of exercise often seems daunting. But yoga may be a natural fit in the quest to relieve an aching back, a new review indicates. The findings come from an analysis of 12 studies that included more than 1,000 participants with lower back pain. The […] Read More

Combating Adult Acne: When Breakouts Won’t Quit!

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Better Health For Women

We may be missing certain aspects of our teenage years—staying up all night and sleeping in till noon, but none of us are the slightest bit nostalgic about acne! Unfortunately, many women still battle acne well into their adult years—but getting both wrinkles and pimples at the same time hardly seems fair. The Journal of […] Read More

Don’t Overlook The Important Warning Signs Of Diabetes…

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Recently, a family member of mine was diagnosed with diabetes. Her symptoms had gone unrecognized and ignored for years – she was completely unaware of her condition until she visited the doctor for a knee injury! Since then, she has taken steps and made great progress getting her diabetes under control. Approximately one third of […] Read More

The 8 Superfoods You’re Not Eating (And Should Be!)

Posted on February 22, 2017March 10, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Some delicious and nutritious foods are neglected! Whether they’re considered oddities or simply overlooked in the supermarket, these fantastically healthy foods often get passed over for less nutritious options, simply because they’re just not that well known. Here are 10 great superfoods that really pack a punch (and can no longer be ignored!) They’ll boost […] Read More

Affordable Care Act: Replace, Reform, Repair or Recreate?

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Better Health For Women

The Affordable Care Act has been in the spotlight since the change of administration in the White House this past January. Both the House and Senate approved a budget reconciliation bill which allows Congress to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act that deal specifically with government spending and/or taxes. The deadline for the […] Read More

Good News for Older Women With Early Form of Breast Cancer

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Older women treated for a very early form of breast cancer, called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), do not have an overall increased risk of early death compared to their peers, a new study finds. “Being diagnosed with DCIS can be extremely distressing, and research indicates that many women overestimate the risks involved and are […] Read More

17 Million U.S. Adults May Have Tough-To-Spot High Blood Pressure

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Better Health For Women

‘Masked’ hypertension doesn’t show up in a doctor’s office, so home monitoring is needed, researchers say. Photo: The Huffington Post Article by: E.J. Mundell via Health Day News You get your blood pressure checked at your doctor’s office, and it reads in the normal range. You’re fine, right? Well, maybe not. A new study suggests that […] Read More

Where To Buy Clean, Organic Beauty Products Online?

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Did you know that 60 percent of everything you topically use is absorbed into your bloodstream? With traditional beauty outlets dedicating an increasing percentage of their shelf space to organic products, you can bet that the demand for non-toxic beauty products is on the rise. Below I have rounded up a shortlist of online outlets […] Read More

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Articles for Health

Heart Disease Could Cost U.S. $1 Trillion Per Year By 2035: Report

Mediterranean Diet Plus Olive Oil a Boost to Heart Health?

Low Back Pain? Relax, Breathe and Try Yoga

Combating Adult Acne: When Breakouts Won’t Quit!

Don’t Overlook The Important Warning Signs Of Diabetes…

The 8 Superfoods You’re Not Eating (And Should Be!)

Affordable Care Act: Replace, Reform, Repair or Recreate?

Good News for Older Women With Early Form of Breast Cancer

17 Million U.S. Adults May Have Tough-To-Spot High Blood Pressure

Where To Buy Clean, Organic Beauty Products Online?