Category: Women’s Health

Engaging in an exercise program may help people with osteoarthritis of the hip delay the need for surgery.

To prevent gas and bloating, limit foods that cause it, such as beans, broccoli, and dairy. Various supplements can help prevent uncomfortable gas. Eating smaller meals and chewing slowly can also help.

Drinking sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages may increase the risk of the most common type of endometrial cancer. Sugar-free drinks didn’t confer the same risks.

Cocoa is rich in flavonoids, which have beneficial effects on blood pressure, cholesterol, blood flow, and other heart risks. Still, it’s important to eat chocolate in moderation, because it’s also high in fat and calories.

You don’t need to set large goals to have large accomplishments. Taking small steps can help women make huge strides toward achieving their goals.

Diet plus exercise is more effective than either intervention alone for reducing pain and improving function in overweight people with osteoarthritis of the knee.

Having a second bone mineral density screening four years after the initial baseline test doesn’t provide additional useful information to help doctors manage osteoporosis.

Hormone therapy is not recommended for chronic disease prevention, although it can be helpful for menopause symptom relief in some women.

Certain medications can reduce a woman’s risk for developing breast cancer. Women at high risk for breast cancer should talk with their doctors about this prevention strategy.

Having a pet-particularly a dog-has been associated with lower heart disease risk factors and greater longevity. Pets provide companionship and opportunities for exercise, among other benefits.