Heart disease used to be thought of as a man’s issue, but women are unfortunately catching up. And though it’s still also thought of as…
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Seeing too many social media posts from friends about their fitness activity can harm your body image, a new study contends. “When people received more…
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is believed caused by a hormonal imbalance that affects the release of a woman’s egg each month. The condition, which usually…
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Teens who develop a negative body image and act on those feelings may wind up stunting their social, physical and mental growth, the U.S. Office…
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If watching the Winter Olympics made you want to try some new sports, go slow and ease into them, sports medicine experts caution. “The biggest…
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Strength training is an essential part of a complete workout program. But whether you use free weights, machines or resistance bands, keep challenging your muscles…
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Though the dangers of smoking during pregnancy to both mother and baby are well-known, just over 7 percent of women still light up while pregnant,…
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The expression “my better half” — used to describe one’s spouse — may be more than a cliche. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis…
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Two eating plans — a vegetarian diet that includes eggs and dairy, and the Mediterranean diet — protect your heart equally, a new study shows.…
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Cramps are a better-known symptom of a woman’s period, but about 20 percent of women are also prone to migraine headaches during menstruation. The Office…
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If you’ve been on a diet more than once, you know that it can be harder to maintain weight than to lose weight in the…
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The only equipment you really need to go running are running shoes. But choosing a pair can often feel like a shopping marathon. There’s no…
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