Search Results for: women’s bone health

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July 5, 2022/Nutrition

Menopause Diet: What To Eat To Help Manage Symptoms

… affect your bones, muscle mass and metabolism.Luckily, the foods you eat may make a significant difference. Women’s health specialist Lynn Pattimakiel, MD, explains what foods to try (or avoid) to help alleviate symptoms …

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May 12, 2022/Women's Health

How To Prevent Osteoporosis After Menopause

… women’s health specialist Holly L. Thacker, MD, FACP. “That is not a standard part of aging.”Bone fractures can lead to a host of other health problems, too, so taking care of your bones …

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July 16, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Refreshing Mock-a-Rita

… are also an unexpected source of potassium, which helps regulate your blood pressure and keeps your ticker ticking.Nutrition information (per serving)Serving = 2Calories: 53Carbohydrates: 14 g— Recipe courtesy of Speaking of Women’s Health.

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September 18, 2020/Women's Health

Can Stress Cause You to Skip a Period?

… or dramatically different periods. Estrogen and progesterone have important roles beyond menstruation. They:Stabilize your mood.Promote bone health.Support heart health.“Sometimes, thyroid issues might interfere with hypothalamus/pituitary/ovary interactions resulting in disturbance …

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October 15, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Italian Pasta With Shrimp

… gCalcium: 114 mg *Without feta cheeseNote: If adding feta, total calories will increase, along with total fat and sodium. Use sparingly or look for fat-free feta.— Republished courtesy of Speaking of Women’s Health.

January 6, 2025/Nutrition

8 Potential Health Benefits of Sea Moss

… may help. But it’s not a replacement for following a healthy exercise program that includes eating healthy food, staying hydrated and getting the rest your body needs.7. Women’s healthWomen may benefit from …

October 25, 2021/Women's Health

BMI for Women: How It Works and What It Reveals About Your Health

… can calculate your recommended weight gain using your pre-pregnancy BMI.Limitations of using BMI to measure women’s healthBMI is a controversial tool, with many health experts saying it’s a dinosaur that should …

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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)

You and your husband go on a diet together. Are you both motivated? Yes. Do you each faithfully count calories? Yes. Nevertheless, he’s more likely to shed unwanted pounds earlier in this process than …

October 16, 2024/Women's Health

What Is the Average Height for Women?

Based on data collected from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 2015 to 2018, the average height for women in the United States was 5 feet 3.5 inches.Depending on …

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July 3, 2023/Women's Health

Menopause Weight Gain Is Normal — Here’s How To Combat It

Maybe in your 20s, you could have lived on pizza and donuts and still buttoned your jeans without a second thought. But these days, it can seem like you put on 5 pounds just by …