Female Care

One woman a minute dies from cardiovascular disease. Within the first year after suffering a heart attack more women than men will die. Sixty-four percent of women that die from a heart attack had no previous symptoms. If you ask women today what the leading cause of death in women over 25 is, most will give breast cancer as their answer. Due to the high publicity of this disease and the lack of attention towards a healthy heart many women are unaware that according to the American Heart Association, heart attack is the number one killer of women over 25 in the United States. It kills almost twice as many women as all types of cancer, including breast cancer. Continue reading »

Vaginal bleeding is rather common during the initial 12 weeks (first trimester) of pregnancy. While vaginal bleeding during this period does not necessarily mean a miscarriage but any sort of bleeding should be reported to the doctor as maximum miscarriages occur in the first trimester of pregnancy. About 50 percent pregnant women experiencing vaginal bleeding in this phase will not have a miscarriage.

If anything resembling foetal tissue is passed, it should be ensured that a doctor is consulted immediately. Miscarriage maybe considered a natural process which deals with abnormalities even though a miscarriage is not avoidable. It has never been proved if exercise and sex can cause miscarriage. As a matter of fact regular exercise ensures that when a woman finally goes into labour, the woman is at ease if the exercise is carried out continuously during the pregnancy. It should always be checked with your doctor before one takes on any exercise program.

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Men and women of all ages can get arthritis, even children can have arthritis. Although some people are more likely than others to get arthritis. You have more of a chance of getting arthritis if you are older than 55, overweight, have injured a joint, or have a family member who has arthritis.

In 2005, nearly 66 million people will have arthritis or chronic joint symptoms. That is one in every three adults. Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation’s leading cause of disability among Americans over the age of fifteen. Arthritis is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability.

Arthritis limits everyday activities such as walking or dressing for more than seven million Americans. It costs the United States economy an estimated $86.2 billion dollars annually. Baby boomers are now at prime risk for developing arthritis. More than half of those affected are under the age of 65. It also strikes women more than men. Continue reading »

The best stress coping program is the one tailored for you, the kind of stress you have to deal with and the sources of that stress. Think about it, write down your observations and use them to draw up a stress management plan.

Change You!

You may find that you are a source of stress in your life. For instance, you may want your home to be spotless and spend hours cleaning until you’re exhausted and on edge. You are always angry and you take it out on your spouse and kids. You have to modify your behavior or this scenario will continue day after day, damaging your relations with family members and leaving you unhappy and frustrated. Continue reading »

Pregnancy is a grueling 10 month process. Wait, 10 months? Yep, 10 months or 40 weeks. Throughout the entire gestation of a baby Mom goes through periods of energy, tiredness, and misery. The most miserable moments in pregnancy differ from woman to woman. However, there is relief for the five most common causes of misery during pregnancy.

Cause of Misery #1: An Aching Back

Nothing is more frustrating than a sore back, and pregnancy is full of it. It can begin as early as the first trimester. Little sympathy is given for women in the early stages of pregnancy, yet back aches do occur. In the first few weeks, Mom’s body is moving major organ real estate around in there to make room for baby. Early in pregnancy soaking in a warm, but not hot, bath is one of the best sources of relief. Pregnant Mommas may also find relief from a rice sock; a cloth sack full of rice and microwaved for about one minute. Before taking over the counter pain relief, pregnant women should consult their doctor for safe medications and doses. Continue reading »