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    May 20, 2013 |Story| Winchester Sun

  1. What is osteoporosis, and who does it affect?

    We hear people causally speak about osteoporosis; however, it can be a very serious health problem.
    Clark County Health Department
    We hear people causally speak about osteoporosis; however, it can be a very serious health problem. Bone is living tissue, which is constantly being absorbed and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone does not keep up with the...

    Tags: Harvard Medical School, Broken Bones, Quitting Smoking, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Overweight

    2. May 19, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  2. Dr. Richard Bosshardt: Niacin can boost effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering drugs

    Question: I have been on medications for my cholesterol but, so far, the improvement has not been enough. Now, my doctor wants to start me on Niacin. I have read a little about this but am worried about the possible side effects. Can you tell more about...

    Tags: Chemical Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Plastic Surgeons, Physical Fitness and Exercise, High Blood Pressure

    3. Mar 29, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  3. Chinese herbs may reduce hot flashes

    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women taking a Chinese herbal formula experienced less than half the number of menopausal hot flashes they had before the treatment, according to a new study from Hong Kong. Among women taking an herbal mix called Er-xian...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Newspaper and Magazine, Medical Research, Research, Science and Technology

    4. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  4. Pool exercise may build strength, reduce falls

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who did a high-intensity aquatic workout for six months increased their strength and suffered fewer falls, in a new study that suggests bone- and muscle-building resistance can be achieved with the right kinds of water exercises.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who did a high-intensity aquatic workout for six months increased their strength and suffered fewer falls, in a new study that suggests bone- and muscle-building resistance can be achieved with the right kinds of water...

    Tags: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Drugs and Medicines, Vitamin Therapy, Science and Technology, Physical Fitness and Exercise

    5. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  5. When You're Forced To Hit (meno)Pause...

    It’s 6am. You woke up a few times throughout the night, so you don’t feel completely rested. As you slowly push yourself into an upright position, the ice cold air from the AC vent sweeps your skin but the heater might as well be on--you are drenched from head to toe.
    It’s 6am. You woke up a few times throughout the night, so you don’t feel completely rested. As you slowly push yourself into an upright position, the ice cold air from the AC vent sweeps your skin but the heater might as well be on--you are...

    Tags: Ice Cream, Memory Loss, Physical Conditions, Lifestyle and Leisure, Hysterectomy

    6. Apr 25, 2013 |Column| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  6. Different forms of calcium supplements for bone strength

    <strong>Dear Pharmacist: I'm concerned about my bone density because I was told I have osteopenia. Are all calcium supplements the same? Do you have other recommendations? &mdash; A.F., New York</strong>
    Dear Pharmacist: I'm concerned about my bone density because I was told I have osteopenia. Are all calcium supplements the same? Do you have other recommendations? — A.F., New York Dear A.F.: Osteopenia, or lower-than-normal bone density, is...

    Tags: Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease, Spirulina (dietary supplement), Mineral Supplements, Osteoporosis, Chromium (dietary supplement)

    7. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  7. Fruit, Mediterranean diet tied to fewer hot flashes

    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who eat diets high in fruit, certain vegetables, pasta and red wine are less likely to have hot flashes and night sweats during menopause, a new study from Australia suggests. Researchers found that of about 6,000...

    Tags: Breast Cancer, Diets and Dieting, Science and Technology, Physical Conditions, Heart Disease

    8. Apr 2, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Until past menopause, birth control necessary to prevent unwanted pregnancy

    <strong>DEAR MAYO CLINIC: </strong>I am 44 and would like to discontinue taking birth control pills. Do I need to use another form of contraception if I want to avoid getting pregnant? At what point is it safe to assume that won't happen?
    Tribune Media Services
    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 44 and would like to discontinue taking birth control pills. Do I need to use another form of contraception if I want to avoid getting pregnant? At what point is it safe to assume that won't happen? ANSWER: Many women wonder if...

    Tags: Plan B (drug), Health Treatments, Mayo Clinic, Endometrial cancer, Hospitals and Clinics

    9. Mar 24, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Fort Meade VA Outpatient clinic advances effort to serve women veterans

    When retired Master Sgt. Sheryl A. Webb left the U.S. Army in 1997, she was scarcely aware of services that U.S. Veterans Administration hospitals offered specifically for women.
    When retired Master Sgt. Sheryl A. Webb left the U.S. Army in 1997, she was scarcely aware of services that U.S. Veterans Administration hospitals offered specifically for women. That was well before women became the fastest growing demographic group...

    Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, U.S. Army, Osteoporosis, Mammogram, Fort Meade (military base)

    10. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  10. Health Check Up: Assessing Your Risk For Breast & Ovarian Cancer

    Many women today are unaware of their risk for breast and ovarian cancer. One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime during their lives. Almost 300,000 women each year are diagnosed with invasive and non-invasive breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
    Many women today are unaware of their risk for breast and ovarian cancer. One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime during their lives. Almost 300,000 women each year are diagnosed with invasive and non-invasive breast...

    Tags: Family, General Practitioners, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mammogram, American Cancer Society

    11. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  11. Want To Feel 30 When You're 65?

    RESEARCH OVERWHELMINGLY SHOWS THAT REGULAR EXERCISE LOWERS THE&nbsp;RISK FOR MANY DISEASES, ENHANCES THE FUNCTIONING OF VIRTUALLY EVERY PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEM IN THE HUMAN BODY AND IMPROVES PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING. UNFORTUNATELY, FEWER THAN 40 PERCENT OF AMERICANS EXERCISE ENOUGH TO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH BENEFITS. According to John Graham, Director, Sports &amp; Human Performance at St. Luke&rsquo;s University Health Network, reasons to exercise on a regular basis are extraordinarily positive.
    RESEARCH OVERWHELMINGLY SHOWS THAT REGULAR EXERCISE LOWERS THE RISK FOR MANY DISEASES, ENHANCES THE FUNCTIONING OF VIRTUALLY EVERY PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEM IN THE HUMAN BODY AND IMPROVES PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING. UNFORTUNATELY, FEWER THAN 40 PERCENT OF...

    Tags: Stroke, Symptoms, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Weight, Osteoporosis

    12. Feb 25, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  12. Older women, don't take vitamin D for bones: Panel

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women shouldn't take vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent broken bones, and there's not enough evidence to say whether it would help anyone else either, says a U.S. government-backed panel.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women shouldn't take vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent broken bones, and there's not enough evidence to say whether it would help anyone else either, says a U.S. government-backed panel. Based on two reviews...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Vitamin Therapy, Washington, DC, Broken Bones, Health Treatments

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