Category: Women’s Health

The habits and behaviors of a healthy lifestyle can also reduce the risk of stroke: don’t smoke, exercise, keep cholesterol and blood presure as low as possible, and eat a healthy diet.

The pain of plantar fascitis can often be relieved with rest, ice, and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen. Stretching will help restore flexibility so pain does not return upon resuming your activities.

A study found that a series of head movements known as the Epley maneuver was an effective and safe treatment for those suffering from vertigo.

As people get older, they are at greater risk of falling, and it also becomes more difficult for them to get up after a fall, which may complicate injuries.

People who suffer from periodic leg movement disorder, which disrupts sleep, may find that intense exercise during the day results in fewer leg movements during sleep and improved sleep quality.

For those with social anxiety disorder, social situations are highly distressing. The condition may stem from self-image and fear of being judged by others. Treatment typically involves cognitive behavioral therapy and an anti-anxiety medication.

Studies have found that MRI tests used in addition to mammography detected more cancers in women at high risk for breast cancer. Women at average risk would not necessarily benefit from the additional testing.

I take Fosamax with vitamin D and a multivitamin that contains vitamin D. Now I see my calcium tablets also have vitamin D in them. Am I in danger of getting too much of this vitamin?

Breast cancer survivors suffering from hot flashes who underwent hypnosis therapy for a study experienced a significant decrease in the frequency and intensity of their hot flashes.

A small study found that cognitive behavioral therapy was a more effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder than light therapy.