About Women's Health: Air Quality Shockers

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor More than forty years after the Clean Air Act was first passed, Moms Clean Air Force was formed to help protect kids' health. Some women seem to have a knack for connecting personal health and healthy air (didn't your mother ever tell you you'd feel better if you got some fresh air?). As Air Quality Awareness Week kicks off, let's look at this important public and personal health issue. Bad Air Hurts Women's Hearts Did you know that air pollution increases heart disease risk for older women? Air Pollution & Heart Disease Risk for Midlife Women How Air Pollution Harms Cholesterol Levels The Air You Breathe & How Long You Live Search Related Topics:  women and heart disease  pollution and cardiovascular disease  menopause and toxins Why Smog Stinks Particle pollution, or particulate matter, is a mixture of tiny particles and liquid droplets that, when inhaled, can cause damage to the lungs. What Is Particle Pollution? Still Birth Linked to Pollution Does Air Pollution Cause Lung Cancer? Search Related Topics:  reducing particle pollution  reducing air pollution  risk factors for copd Protect Yourself Luckily, you can do something about indoor air. Better Indoor Air Quality Green Nurseries Aren't A Gimmick: Protecting Babies From Toxins 10 Tips For Quitting Smoking Search Related Topics:  secondhand smoke  improving indoor air  copd and hazardous chemicals More Ways (And Reasons) To Clear the Air Check the AQI (Air Quality Index) daily to know what you're up against. And take steps to see if your symptoms are sensitive to air problems. Is it Asthma or COPD? Eye Allergies Exercise At This Time To Minimize Exposure Search Related Topics:  symptoms of asthma  symptoms of copd  treatments for asthma Related Searches Womens Health Clinic Air Quality Womens OB Gyn Care Clinic Womens Healthcare Featured Articles Hand Washing Protects Against Airway Infections School Air & Ear Infections COPD In Women Pollution + Health (Video) Symptoms of Lung Cancer In Women Yoga For Allergies   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. 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: IBS For Her

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Compared to men, women are more likely to be diagnosed with IBS. And we will probably experience different symptoms than guys, too. Let's look at the gender-specific issues in honor of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month. Are Women More Irritable? You are not imagining things. It is common for IBS symptoms to be influenced by your menstrual cycle, according to IBS Guide Barbara Bradley Bolen, PhD. Read more about gender differences and the top ten intriguing findings about IBS Symptoms In Women. IBS & PMS Midlife Hormone Shifts & IBS Search Related Topics:  ibs in women  ibs and pregnancy  ibs and your period IBS & The Pill Many birth control pills come with the warning that vomiting and diarrhea may interfere with absorption of hormonal ingredients, thus limiting effectiveness. Does IBS Affect the Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills? Weight & Birth Control Effectiveness Antidepressants For IBS Search Related Topics:  ibs faqs  ibs and women  ibs and birth control Is Gluten the Problem? A cluster of symptoms that includes constipation, bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain may be related to IBS. But conditions such as celiac disease or gluten sensitivity could also be to blame. Is it Gluten or Is it IBS? Does Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Explain IBS? Severe Stomach Pain: When To Go To the ER Search Related Topics:  tests for celiac disease  celiac disease diagnosis  celiac disease symptoms Pregnancy, Childbirth & IBS After giving birth vaginally, some women experience unpleasant "leaking" symptoms such as fecal incontinence. Bowel Urgency & Rectal Incontinence After Childbirth Does Pregnancy Affect IBS? Gas & Bloating Treatments Search Related Topics:  bowel urgency  fecal incontinence  bathroom accidents Related Searches Womens Health Clinic Womens OB Gyn Womens Healthcare Womens Care Center Care Clinic Featured Articles What To Eat To Ease Constipation 10 Myths About The Pill Get Rid of Gas & Bloating (Video) What Your Period Can Do To Your IBS 78 Readers Weigh In On IBS & Montly Periods Natural Remedies for PMS   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. 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: The 14th Day Fertility Myth

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor As Infertility Awareness Week approaches, let's look at the health issues that can lead to problems getting and/or staying pregnant. Endometriosis & Other Fertility Thieves Besides advancing age, certain conditions are known to contribute to problems having a baby. If you have especially painful periods or experience pain during sex, you might have one of those conditions: Endometriosis Irregular Periods & Other Signs of PCOS What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)? Search Related Topics:  endometriosis  blocked fallopian tubes  causes of infertility Who Needs A Fertility Doctor? Fertility workups can get intense. Going into the process informed can make the experience more manageable. 7 Things To Know Before You See A Fertility Doctor Steroids Can Damage Male Fertility Smoking & Sperm Quality Search Related Topics:  signs of ovulation  ovulation calculator  prenatal care The Best (and Cheapest) Fertility Adviser The 20th Anniversary edition of Toni Weschler's renown book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, is about to be published. The classic is as much a guide for understanding how to get pregnant as it is a manual for avoiding unwanted pregnancy. Taking Charge of Your Fertility Book Review How to Chart Body Temp & Plan Baby-Making Sex Check This To Know When You'll Ovulate Search Related Topics:  ovulation  due date  pregnancy tests The All-Time Worst Fertility Myths Misconceptions about fertility can have serious consequences, in terms of both birth control and baby-making attempts. When Can You Get Pregnant? The 14th Day Myth Fertility & Age 10 Things to Stop Doing if You Have A Fertility-Challenged Friend Search Related Topics:  sex for getting pregnant  ovulation  cervical mucus Related Searches Womens Health Care Womens Clinic Womens OB Gyn Fertility Clinic Fertility Doctors Featured Articles Can This Essential Oil Boost Alertness? Menstrual Cycle Apps Roger Ebert: A Thyroid Cancer Patient to Remember Is IBS Linked to Infertility? Burn More Calories With This Undiagnosed Celiac Can Lead to Infertility   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. 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: Vaccines for Grown-Ups

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor National Infant Immunization Week starts April 20th, and even if you don't have a newborn, it's a good reminder about the importance of vaccines. All of us, including adults and especially certain women, need vaccinations to stay healthy and to protect the health of those around us. Vaccines, Herd Immunity & Public Health Besides protecting individuals, vaccinations protect the public. When large numbers of people are vaccinated against a disease, protection spreads beyond the people who actually get the shot--an effect known as herd immunity that dramatically decreases the chance that an unvaccinated person may come into contact with the disease. So even those who can't be vaccinated, for age or health reasons, benefit. Herd Immunity & Widespread Immunization Dangers of Not Vaccinating Whooping Cough Outbreaks On the Rise Search Related Topics:  std vaccines  biology of stds  What Is HPV? Cancer can be an infectious disease when it is caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV. There are more than 100 strains of HPV, which has been linked to some skin cancers as well as throat, cervical and lung cancers. An HPV Overview How Is HPV Linked to Cervical Cancer? Why Your Daughter Should Get the HPV Vaccine Search Related Topics:  std vaccines  disease overviews  cervical cancer Tetnus, Tdap & Other Immunizations For Adults New moms, moms-to-be, caregivers and seniors especially need to stay up-to-date on shots, according to the CDC and other experts. Vaccines For Adults Vaccines Don't Cause Autism What Is the Alternative Vaccine Schedule? Should I Get the Shingles Vaccine If I'm Over 50? Search Related Topics:  tetanus  whooping cough  vaccines The Autoimmune-Immunization Controversy People with thyroid and autoimmune disease often have questions about the risks versus benefits of flu shots. Flu Vaccine, Thyroid and Autoimmune Disease Will the H1N1 Vaccine Make IBS Worse? Do Vaccinations Cause Celiac Disease? Search Related Topics:  autoimmune diseases  influenza  flu Related Searches Influenza Vaccines CDC Vaccines Flu Shots HPV Vaccines The Vaccines Featured Articles Thyroid Disease: Roger Ebert & Other Celebrities The Most Useful Gadgets for People with Hand Arthritis Do Flu Shots Increase or Decrease Alzheimer's Disease Risk? Diet Fatigue: When Losing Weight Causes Stress Who Needs the Pneumonia Shot? 10 Tips For Walking to Work   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. 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