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Should You Make Water Labor Part of Your Birth Plan?

… or all of your active labor in a clean, warm tub.This option is typically best for healthy women with uncomplicated pregnancies who don’t want medication during labor. Some hospitals have rooms designed for …

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October 21, 2022/Women's Health

Can Ibuprofen Delay or Halt Your Period?

… severe symptoms could include:Kidney damage.Edema (swelling).Stomach ulcers.Increased risk of bleeding.However, most young, healthy women should have no significant problems from taking high doses once in a while. But before you …

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May 27, 2020/Women's Health

Women: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore a Heavy Period

… fibroids), we can easily treat them with a brief outpatient procedure called operative hysteroscopy,” she says.For healthy women who don’t want to reschedule their lives for one week out of every month, birth …

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February 20, 2019/Digestive

4 Signs Your Liver Is in Trouble + Tips to Protect It

… for women.Maintain a healthy weight.Ultimately, remember that alcohol abuse isn’t the only cause of liver failure. Take care of your body and control chronic conditions to keep your liver healthy, he says.

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October 26, 2021/Heart Health

3 Heart Attack Signs Women Shouldn’t Ignore

… a heart attack. However, women especially need to watch out for additional signs of cardiac trouble.“Most women have the same symptoms as men,” says cardiologist Leslie Cho, MD. “Up to 70% of women have …

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February 12, 2021/Nutrition

How to Make Healthy and Delicious Smoothies

… that’s delicious, nutritious and filling.1. FruitFruit is a great source of vitamins, minerals and heart-healthy antioxidants. But women only need two to three servings per day. Men need three to four. “About …

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June 1, 2022/Mental Health

Somatic Symptom Disorder: When Health Anxiety Takes Over Your Life

… prevalence in women.Duke explains what health anxiety is and how it can be treated.What is health anxiety?If you feel anxiety when it comes to your health, you may have illness anxiety disorder …

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February 20, 2019/Heart Health

7 Numbers You Need to Know for Your Heart’s Health

When it comes to your health, there are some numbers you should know by heart. Discover if your numbers are where they should be, and get tips for disease prevention and heart-healthy living in …

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November 6, 2023/Women's Health

What Is ‘Period Flu’? How Your Period Can Cause Flu-Like Symptoms

Having your period each month can be a physical and emotional rollercoaster. For some, the low feeling before their period includes flu-like symptoms — also known as “period flu.”What is period flu?But according …

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