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August 14, 2023/Skin Care & Beauty

What’s the Difference Between Varicose Veins and Spider Veins?

… veins and spider veins. Dr. McCarthy explains that’s probably because hormones like estrogen fluctuate dramatically throughout women’s lives, from puberty and possible pregnancy to menopause and post-menopause.Your career choice and hobbies …

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March 21, 2024/Weight Loss

Why It Really Is Harder for Women To Lose Weight (and What To Do About It)

… women have different bone structures and tend to store fat in different parts of their bodies, with women’s fat storage typically being more spread out. That means many women have to lose more weight …

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June 14, 2024/Heart Health

Why Your Heart Needs Special Attention When You’re Pregnant

… body, but there’s something you might not realize that it can affect: Your cardiovascular system.Most women’s hearts can tolerate the stressors of pregnancy, but the added demands on your body can be …

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January 20, 2025/Women's Health

When You Should See a Doctor About Menopause (or Perimenopause) Symptoms

… from POI can raise your risk of health conditions like:OsteoporosisHeart diseaseHypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)InfertilityBecause of these health risks, people with POI often start hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Your healthcare provider can talk you through …

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December 15, 2020/Women's Health

Why You Should Tell Your Doctor About Intimate Partner Abuse

… room. In some cases, practices will even have forms with a number to call for assistance in women’s bathrooms — a place where your partner is unlikely to follow you.If you do reveal abuse …

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September 28, 2022/Pregnancy & Childbirth

How Soon Can You Tell You’re Pregnant?

… a baby, can you really rely on a piece of plastic you picked up in the supermarket health and beauty department?Yes.Home pregnancy tests are how most women find out they’re pregnant, and …

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May 3, 2021/Mental Health

Stress Relief for Overwhelmed Women

Feeling stressed, ladies? You’re not alone. The American Psychological Association reports that women are more likely than men to report increased stress levels — and to feel the physical and emotional symptoms of stress.Behavioral …

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September 30, 2022/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Gestational Diabetes: How To Cut Your Risk of High Blood Sugar

When you’re pregnant, you get used to peeing in cups — like at every single prenatal checkup. One thing your doctor watches for is glucose (sugar). It may be normal for some to show up …

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January 21, 2021/Digestive

Why Women Who Don’t Drink Can Still Get Cirrhosis

Obesity, alcohol-related liver disease and fatty liver disease (a disease associated with increased amount of fat in the liver) continue to rise and lead to cirrhosis in men and women in the U.S …

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August 8, 2022/Sex & Relationships

What You Should Know About Postpartum Sex

When a newborn enters your life, your bedroom thoughts are certainly not what they used to be. The bedroom was likely your place of quiet rest, peace and often, where you might have expressed your …

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