About Women's Health: Drink Up!

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Women's Health We hear a lot about how much we should consume of many different beverages... the importance of water intake, whether alcohol helps or hurts when it comes to disease risk, and even if that large coffee every morning is good or bad for you. What's in your glass? How Much Water Should You Drink? The "8 glasses a day" mantra has been heavily popularized. But a closer look at the scientific research (or lack thereof) behind this recommendation reveals the truth. Read more... Can Drinking Water Help Me Lose Weight? See More About:  longevity habits  anti-aging diet  Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Do you know whether a glass of wine or a cocktail every now and then is helpful or harmful? Read more... Can Beer Be Good for You? See More About:  alcohol and breast cancer  drinking and cancer  women and alcohol How Alcohol Affects Heart Disease in Women Alcohol has not only been studied in relation to breast cancer, but there's also a ton of data looking at how it can impact heart disease. Unfortunately, most of that research has been done in men. Find out what we do know about alcohol and heart disease in women. Read more... Understanding Alcohol-Induced Headaches See More About:  alcohol and heart disease  heart disease in women  The Hidden Benefits of Green Tea Tea is considered to be one of the healthiest beverages in the world. It might boost your health in ways you never imagined. Read more... The Effects of Caffeine on Your Body See More About:  green tea  Women's Health Ads Health Diet Foods Women 'S Health Health Reform Womens Health Women Health Featured Articles Healthcare Reform Law Upheld Sleep and Weight Loss The Fear of Being Alone Why is My Nail Loose? Get Heartburn Relief Night Eating Syndrome   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Women's Health: How to Deal with Tummy Troubles

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Women's Health Digestive issues are one of those health conditions that most people experience (some very frequently) but no one seems to want to talk about. Coping with Gas Everyone suffers from gas at some point. Just because it isn't usually indicative of a bigger health problem, though, doesn't mean you just have to live with it. There are several ways you can prevent and treat gas. Read more... How Inflammatory Bowel Disease is Diagnosed See More About:  intestinal gas  causes of gas  foods that cause gas What's Wrong with My Stomach? Digestive problems are a feature of so many different medical conditions -- and sometimes it just might be something you ate. How are you supposed to figure out what's really going on? Try taking these four steps. Read more... Red Flag Symptoms See More About:  stomach problems  stomach pain  diarrhea Could It Be Celiac Disease? While many people with celiac disease suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms, not all do -- and the condition can affect your body in many other ways as well. Read more... Is it Celiac or IBS? See More About:  tests for celiac disease  celiac disease symptoms  celiac disease diagnosis Preventing Heartburn If you've felt that burning sensation in your chest after eating, you know what heartburn feels like. Before you start taking medication to ease the pain, try these lifestyle changes to prevent heartburn from happening in the first place. Read more... What are Gallstones? See More About:  heartburn safe diet  heartburn record  nighttime heartburn Women's Health Ads Women 'S Health Health Conditions Women Health Womens Health Foods Diet Featured Articles The Causes of Motion Sickness What NOT to Do if You Have Back Pain What is Dementia? Can Men Develop Eating Disorders? How Arthritis Affects Your Feet Green Coffee for Weight Loss   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Women's Health: Family Planning with Cancer

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Women's Health Cancer isn't fun for anyone, but if you're trying to start a family, a diagnosis of cancer can make things even more difficult. Family Planning with Colon Cancer The various treatments for colon cancer may carry a risk of impacting your future fertility. Make sure you talk to your doctor about your concerns so that you can take any necessary precautions. Read more... Freezing Your Eggs See More About:  starting a family after cancer  getting pregnant with cancer  fertility preservation options Breast Cancer Treatment and Your Fertility Many doctors recommend waiting two to five years after breast cancer treatment before you try to get pregnant. Read more... Treating Breast Cancer While Pregnant See More About:  cancer treatments  fertility  chemotherapy Do Fertility Drugs Increase Cancer Risk? If you're struggling with infertility, you may see claims that certain fertility drugs can increase your risk of cancer. What's the real story? Read more... Commonly Prescribed Fertility Drugs See More About:  infertility and cancer  fertility drug side effects  fertility drugs Getting Pregnant After LEEP LEEP is a procedure to treat abnormal precancerous changes in the cervix. As it involves removing cervical tissue, women may wonder whether having a LEEP will affect their ability to have a successful pregnancy. Read more... How is a LEEP Performed? See More About:  cervical dysplasia  cervical cancer treatment  pregnancy Women's Health Ads Health Clinics Health Clinic Womens Health Clinic Women 'S Health Breast Cancer Signs Featured Articles What is a Serving Size? Music Therapy for Better Health Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk Can Meditation Help You Live Longer? Hosting a Gluten-Free Barbecue Interpersonal Therapy for Eating Disorders   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Women's Health: Stay Safe from the Sun's Rays

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Women's Health If your daily morning routine doesn't already include a healthy dose of SPF, listen up. Applying sunscreen isn't just for a day at the beach or an afternoon spent outside at a festival. The sun's rays can reach you -- and cause damage -- even when you're driving in your car. 5 Common Sunscreen Mistakes It should be simple, but the act of properly applying sunscreen is wrought with the potential for mistakes. Don't make them. Is Your Sunscreen Expired? Upcoming Changes to Sunscreen Labels See More About:  skin cancer prevention  applying sunscreen  spf Is the SPF in Makeup Enough? Many beauty products now tout the fact that they have SPF built in. But is it really enough to rely on the sun protection from your foundation, rather than applying a separate sunscreen to your face? See More About:  skin care faq's  skin care q&a's  sunscreen The Truth about Tanning and Acne As a misguided teenager, I thought that tanning was a miraculous way to clear up my acne-prone skin. Angela, our Guide to Acne, explains how the opposite is true -- lying out all day can actually make your skin oilier! How to Fake a Summer Tan Is Tanning Addictive? See More About:  dangers of tanning  acne triggers  photosensitivity How to Treat a Sunburn Okay, so despite all this sage advice, maybe you've found yourself wincing in pain after getting a little too much sun. We've all been there -- here's what to do. Allergic to the Sun? Medications That Increase Sun Sensitivity See More About:  outdoor first aid  burn first aid  burn assessment Women's Health Ads Womans Health Womens Health Women Health Skin Care Tips Health and Fitness Featured Articles Coping with Mastitis Healing Touch for Cancer "Hitting the Wall" During Exercise Can You OD on Caffeine? How Your Weight Affects Your Sleep Have a Gluten-Free Barbecue   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement