Health Blog for Women Over 40Welcome at the Health Blog for women over 40. Here you will find short messages about new additions, updates and changes to this web site. Special and useful information I would like to share will also appear here. You can view this page whenever you visit this site, or... subscribe! No worries, you won't have to give an e-mail address to subscribe. Just right-click (Mac users: control-click) on the orange RSS button in the navigation bar and then paste the URL (xml page address) into your RSS reader - if you have one. You can also click on the Add To My Yahoo!, My MSN or Add To Google button if you prefer to read the blog updates there. Perhaps you don't know what RSS or blogging is. The "What's an RSS Feed?" link (also bottom left margin) clearly explains all you need to know. No tech talk, just things that you really need. Jul 3, 2009, Different Kinds of Stroke ExplainedWhen someone suffers a stroke that is only a part of the explanation of what has actually happened to them. A stroke can have more than one cause. Know the different kinds of stroke and if they... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jul 3, 2009, Womens Mental Health - What You Should KnowStories on womens mental health and why it's important to recognize depression and anxiety in time. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jul 3, 2009, What is Art Therapy and What are the Benefits?Ever hear that a picture is worth a thousand words? For those who participate in art therapy, a picture can mean the world - for example if they are suffering from mental illness. Art therapists... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jul 3, 2009, Tell Tale Signs of a StrokeA stroke can be a debilitating condition. Depending on the severity of the stroke, it can also lead to death. If intervention is available early on when the stroke occurs, the effects on the brain.. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jul 3, 2009, What are Strokes and Why do They Happen?Strokes can affect anyone at anytime. There are risk factors for a stroke that can be tracked to see how much at risk you really are. To put to rest any fears you have that you could be the next... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jul 2, 2009, Effective Steps for Managing AnxietyHave you ever been in a situation that brought on sweats, rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath? You probably weren’t having a heart attack but an anxiety attack. If you suffer from anxiety... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jul 1, 2009, Neurology: The Human Nervous SystemNeurology is the study of our nervous system. This is an intro to the nervous system disorders of interest to women over 40... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jul 1, 2009, Sleep DisordersA sleep disorder is commonly defined as a medical problem which interrupts or negatively affects an individuals sleep pattern. For those of us that suffer from a sleep disorder, however, the... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, Brain TumorOf all of the different problems that can occur to an individual, having a brain tumor is one that they certainly would never choose. You might be surprised to learn that there are actually a... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, Multiple SclerosisThere are a number of different health problems which can occur which are known as autoimmune diseases. Although there is a long list of issues that go along with these particular types of problems.. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, Alzheimer's DiseaseMost of us are familiar with Alzheimers disease to some extent or another, either being affected by it ourselves, through a family member or perhaps just hearing about it on the news. What most... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, Parkinson's DiseaseOne of the health problems that can occur in individuals and is often misunderstood is Parkinsons disease. This disease tends to happen over the course of time and it may start out quite slowly... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, Heart SurgeryIt wasn't all that many years ago whenever having surgery on your heart was something that was feared, and for good reason. Although it is still a very fearful thing to have heart surgery, the fact.. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, Back SurgeryOne of the most common medical conditions that we experience as a group and as individuals is back pain. As a matter of fact, it is thought that up to 90% of everyone is going to experience a... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, Hip Replacement SurgeryIf you have ever read a description of the prosthesis that is inserted into your body during hip replacement surgery, you might think that you are reading something straight out of a science... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, Gall Bladder SurgeryThere are a few conditions that can be experienced by humans which are indescribably painful. One of those conditions is when an individual has gall bladder attacks or is suffering from gallstones... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, Eye CareRoutine eye care typically involves going to a doctor who is specialized in the field, known as an optometrist. At times, it is necessary to see someone that is a bit more specialized in some... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, Orthopedic SurgeryOf all of the different types of surgery that an individual could need, it is surprising, the number of times that it relates back to the musculoskeletal system in some way or another. Whenever you.. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, The Five Stages of GriefWhen you experience a loss in your life, it is expected that you will grieve. Even those who say that they are alright will touch on the five stages of grief as they seek to move on and put their... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, Sleep Away Your AcneDoes sleep have anything to do with acne? Sleep doesn’t cause acne but it can affect the number of outbreaks and the severity of them. Don’t ignore sleep when trying to get rid of problematic acne.. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 24, 2009, Assisted Reproductive Technology - What Is It?Sometimes a couple can’t get pregnant by themselves. They need the assistance of a trained medical professional and medical technology designed to aid fertility. These procedures are collectively... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 24, 2009, Endometriosis ExplainedEndometriosis affects women of childbearing age. This inflammation can lead to pain and problems with infertility. Here are some facts about endometriosis and possible treatments for the condition. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 24, 2009, Causes of Female InfertililtyAt least half of the time, the cause of infertility is due to unforeseen conditions. When it comes to the female reproductive system, infertility could have more than a dozen root causes. Keep... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 24, 2009, Shiatsu ExplainedShiatsu massage is based on the Chinese thought that all of the body is connected and functions according to a flow of energy called ki (chee). Shiatsu massage technique is different from... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 24, 2009, Know Your Acne TriggersDo you have acne? What brings it on for you? Some people know their acne triggers. If you aren’t one of them, keep reading to find out known triggers that could be contributing to your acne... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 24, 2009, How Does Reflexology Work?According to ancient Oriental medicinal practices, the entire body can be accessed from one point – the feet. This is how reflexology got started. How does it work to heal various ailments in the... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 24, 2009, Hot Stone Massage ExplainedYour body goes through a lot on a daily basis and a massage is a way to remove the kinks and purge the body of that bad energy. Next time you schedule a massage, try a hot stone massage... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 23, 2009, Hormones and Adult AcneIt’s depressing to think that you have to battle acne as a teenager and again as an adult. Some people have that kind of skin. Adult acne can be hormonally driven which makes it even harder to... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 23, 2009, Five Rules for a Face Cleansing RoutinePart of getting rid of acne involves keeping your face as free of dirt and oils as possible. A clean face is an important step for all skin but especially acne-prone skin. Here are five rules... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 23, 2009, Aromatherapy Massage ExplainedHave you had a massage lately? If you haven’t, then think about aromatherapy. Like the name suggests, the room will be filled with the scent of oils used to heal the body of a number of ailments. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 23, 2009, Acne Prevention and DietNo one likes having acne. It affects adults as well as teenagers. If you are prone to acne, maybe your diet can reduce the incidence of it in your life. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 18, 2009, Fitness And Women - Don't Lead A Sedentary LifestyleAll about fitness and women, and the risks you run if you do not exercise. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 5, 2009, What are the symptomsEarly cervical cancers usually don't cause symptoms. When the cancer grows larger, women may notice one or more of these symptoms: Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 5, 2009, How is it diagnosed?Doctors recommend that women help reduce their risk of cervical cancer by having regular Pap tests. A Pap test (sometimes called Pap smear or cervical smear) is a simple test used to look at... Permalink -- click for full blog post May 31, 2009, Gratitude Helps DepressionDepression is the opposite of elation – it is a feeling of despondency that can be caused by inactivity, a deteriorating economic state, unemployment or even hormones. In other words, depression is... Permalink -- click for full blog post May 31, 2009, Hypertension Causes, Prevention and TreatmentVictor Thompson of Vancouver couldn't believe it. Dr. Allen at the Vancouver Clinic broke the bad news. He had high blood pressure. Victor had a good excuse. After all, as an advertising vice... Permalink -- click for full blog post May 24, 2009, Remember To Take of YourselfYes, you work from home, and you may be able to conduct your business wearing sweat pants and bunny slippers, but that doesn’t mean you should. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 24, 2009, Walking the WAHM Tightrope - Balancing Work and FamilySometimes, being a work at home mom can feel like walking on a tight-rope! Balancing your work-time and you family-time can almost feel overwhelming, but it can be done. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 19, 2009, Gensing: Asia's Answer To LongevityRegarded as one of the most highly regarded herbs in the Asian hemisphere, ginseng has gained wide popularity in promoting long health and preventing such conditions as: depression, diabetes... Permalink -- click for full blog post May 17, 2009, The Best Life DietHave you tried every diet under the sun, only to find that they just don't work? Fad diets often encourage dramatic changes in the diet, and while they may help you lose weight if you can stick to... Permalink -- click for full blog post
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