About Women's Health: Foods That Fight High Cholesterol

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor As you may know, too much LDL "bad" cholesterol, or too little HDL "good" cholesterol in the blood can influence disease risk. Like high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of heart disease, a cholesterol problem is considered a risk factor for future heart trouble. Here's how to help keep your levels in the healthy zone. Plus, details about a brand new About.com newsletter. Cholesterol-Friendly Foods Dietary changes are typically the first step in treating mild to moderately elevated blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol-Lowering Diet Basics Myths about High Cholesterol Walnuts & Other Foods That Fight Cholesterol (video) Search Related Topics:  cholesterol and lifestyle changes  low cholesterol diets  heart disease prevention Working Out Works! Moving your body can move your cholesterol numbers in the right direction. Raise Your Good Cholesterol Levels: What You Can Do Can Yoga Cure Cholesterol Problems? Side Effects: Medications That Might Raise Cholesterol Levels Search Related Topics:  preventing heart disease  cholesterol and triglycerides  hdl cholesterol How Phytosterols (Plant Sterols) Help Heart Health Plant sterols, found in fruits, vegetables, beans and other non-animal food products--as well as fortified foods such as Benecol or Smart Balance spreads--are natural cholesterol-reducers. What Are Phytosterols and How Do They Work? 10 Ways To Get More Phytosterols In Your Diet The Controversy Over RYR (Red Yeast Rice) Search Related Topics:  phytosterols and cholesterol  cholesterol friendly foods  healthy snacks ¿Qué es la angina de pecho? (Announcing a new newsletter from About en Español!) ¿Quieres leer artículos de salud en español? Tenemos buenas noticias. About.com acabó de lanzar su primer newsletter en español. Suscríbete aquí para El Semanal (About en Español), y lee artículos de Embarazo y parto, Salud infantil, Diabetes, Sexo, y otros temas de salud. A continuación encontrarás algunos de nuestros artículos: Diez síntomas de cáncer de la mujer ¿Qué es el sexo, la sexualidad y la salud sexual? Search Related Topics:  angina de pecho  dolor en el pecho  síntomas angina Related Searches Cholesterol LDL HDL Cholesterol Diet Bad Foods Heart Healthy Foods High Cholesterol Featured Articles The Healthy Weight, Healthy Eye Link Why Does 911 Put You On Hold? Moderation: When Eating Something Bad Is Good The Next Big Thing In Baby Showers: Gender Reveal Themes Paleo Diet Pros & Cons 10 Fascinating Facts About Digestion   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Women's Health: See & Be Seen At Night

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Ice and snow on the roads can create glare and worsen nighttime visibility. But don't let darkness stop you from driving or exercising before dawn or after sundown. There's a lot you can do to see and be seen. How Walkers Can Stay Visible At Night No one should skip a workout simply because the sun's gone down--especially when there's so much you can do to make yourself more visible and reduce the risks for mishaps. 10 Ways To Die When Walking After Dark Reflections on Reflectivity Safety Tips For Running In The Dark Search Related Topics:  night walking  pedestrian safety  walking safety See Better While Driving In the Dark Compared with the eyes of young adults, aging eyes may be slower to adjust to darkness. How to Stay Sharp & Improve Night Vision Up Your Game: Sunglasses & Sports When Was Your Last Exam? Top 4 Reasons to Get Your Eyes Checked Search Related Topics:  night vision  glare and your eyes  how to buy eyeglasses Headlamps & Other Cool Gear Lights and other fun gadgets can actually give you a little motivation to get moving. Walking: Top 12 Night Visibility Items Reflective Gear for Running The Best Time of Day to Exercise Lady Gaga's Joints & More Hot Health Topics Not on top of our Facebook or Twitter feeds? Check out the About.com women's health stories that are trending this week, along with stories on the condition that sidelined Lady Gaga. Vegan Condoms: The What & The Why Coffee Enemas Search Related Topics:  inflammation  joint pain  synovium Related Searches Health and Safety How Exercise for ABS Exercise Routine Safety Glasses Exercise Tips Featured Articles 5 Foods For A Better Mood Embarassing Running Problems & How to Deal with Them (Video) 6 WeeksTo A Better Body 10 Things To Stop Doing If You Want To Lose Weight When Sex Is The Last Thing On Your Mind Funeral Etiquette: 5 Things You Should Never Say   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Women's Health: Reinventing Romance & Sex In Midlife

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor The 40s and 50s bring changes for many women. Whether it's because they're dealing with more responsibilities at work, aging parents, kids leaving the nest, or the physical and emotional changes triggered by perimenopause and menopause, midlife women tend to have very full lives. And all that change can impact a woman's love life--for better or for worse. Love & Sex for The Rest Of Your Life The kids are grown and out of the house, and it's time to take back your space--and your privacy. Empty Nest Sex The Truth About Aging & Sexuality Ommmhh Yeah: What Yoga Can Do For Your Sex Life Search Related Topics:  sex tips for couples  empty nest  sex advice Overcoming Obstacles to Intimacy Want smart, no-nonsense advice and tools for increasing intimacy? Read 10 Sex Tips for Midlife Women Natural Approaches to Hot Flashes & Other Menopausal Symptoms The Most Surprising Way to Improve Your Sex Life Search Related Topics:  staying young  feeling good  fun ways to live longer His & Her Health Problems Chronic pain sure can ruin "the mood." Between the two of you, chances are that there's at least one physical or physiological impediment to wild and crazy romps. First adjustment? Attitude. The Soothing Power of Snuggling Maintaining A Relationship With Someone Who Has Dementia What Is Low Pressure Ejaculation? Search Related Topics:  touching  communication  arthritis and sex Is It Over? And Other Hard Questions Life changes can raise questions about the strength and future of important relationships. Watch the video Signs You've Fallen Out Of Love With Your Spouse Weight Gains, Losses & Marriage Starting Over: Getting Used To Single Life Related Searches Mental Health Romance Relationship Love Romance Dating Romance Romance Advice Featured Articles Is Online Infidelity Really Cheating? Beware the 10-Minute Tummy Tuck The Healthiest Chocolate Best Creams & Remedies for Chapped Hands Do You Need A Gun For Disaster Preparedness? 5 Biggest Weight Loss Workout Mistakes   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Women's Health: Sneaky Thyroid Symptoms

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Women are more likely than men to develop thyroid disorders, and as National Thyroid Awareness month wraps, we'll explore some of the subtle symptoms associated with disorders of this gland. Visit our Facebook Page to share your thoughts on dealing with these or other health issues. Thyroid Disease Basics Underactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism, overactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), goiter, thyroid nodules or thyroiditis--whether or not you can define these terms, you've probably heard them. They're the most common thyroid disorders. Thyroid Disease Overview Top 10 Signs You May Have A Thyroid Problem Treatments for Thyroid Diseases Search Related Topics:  tsh tests  thyroid stimulating hormone  thyroid nodules Weight Gain, Brain Fog & Other Signs Learn the symptoms and risks factors for autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto's and Graves', as well as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Thyroid Disease Symptoms & Risks Quiz: Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat? The Celiac-Thyroid Connection Search Related Topics:  thyroid disease risk factors  hypothyroidism symptoms  hyperthyroidism symptoms Heart & Thyroid Health By producing just the right amount of thyroid hormone, the thyroid gland helps regulate metabolism, digestive and muscle function, and skin tone. In fact, the thyroid has at least some effect on every organ in the body, including the heart. Thyroid Disease & The Heart Symptoms of Thyroid Disease (Video) More About.com Thyroid Videos Search Related Topics:  cholesterol and triglycerides  thyroid and the heart  diastolic heart failure Feeling Low: Is it Depression or Hypothyroidism? Some symptoms of an overactive thyroid mimic classic depressive symptoms. Read More... Fatigue, Sleep Apnea & Hypothyroidism 5 Things You Should Know About Your Thyroid & Pregnancy Search Related Topics:  hypothyroidism and depression  causes of depression  Related Searches Womens Health Symptoms of Thyroid Menopause Symptoms Thyroid Treatment Health Symptoms Featured Articles Should I Lose Weight To Save My Marriage? Update: 2012-2013 Flu Season Walking vs. Running For Weight Loss Fecal Incontinence & IBD What Is A Green Burial? What Is Adrenal Fatigue, And How Is it Treated?   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement