About Women's Health: Do This For 30 Seconds & Don't Get Sick

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Moms can't get sick. Neither can wives or daughters. We've got too much to do (like taking care of sick kids, aging parents and significant others). Here are some of the simplest ways to stay well this season, starting with good old handwashing. Top Cold & Flu Fighters Ready to scrub up? Handwashing is the number one thing you can do to prevent contracting cold and flu. It reduces the opportunities you'll have to unknowingly transfer germs from your hands to your mouth, nose or eyes. Read More... Boost Your Immune System Naturally Don't Touch That Towel! Avoiding Germs At The Gym Search Related Topics:  hand washing  hand sanitizer  multivitamins Wash This Way Need extra incentive to lather up? This year, say the folks behind National Handwashing Awareness Week, keeping hands clean can help protect your family from the pertussis (whooping cough) outbreaks, as well as from other infectious diseases. Read More... The Truth About Hand Sanitizers Why You Should Never Touch A Baby With Unclean Hands Search Related Topics:  handwashing  flu symptoms  avoiding the flu Can Nasal Lavage Change Your Life? Salt Water Flush. Sinus Rinse. A Taste of the Sea. Is it easier to squirt water up your nose if you tell yourself you're taking your sinuses to the spa? Converts say that nasal irrigation, via neti pot, bulb syringe, squeeze bottle or spray, can make a huge difference in your quality of life. Read More... How To Use A Neti Pot How a Saline Rinse May Help Prevent Sinus Infections A Stay-Well Shopping List Should you call in sick? Do you have a fever? Wait--do you have a thermometer? Some basic tools can help determine if you have an infection, or help protect you when people around you are ill. Read More... A Talking Thermometer Tamiflu for Flu Prevention Search Related Topics:  public health  illness prevention  common cold symptoms Related Searches Sick Symptoms Womens Health Cold Flu Symptoms Sinus Wash Sick Cat Featured Articles Weight Loss After 40 How Long Is Flu Contagious? What You Should Know About Cancer & Suicide How to Recover From a Stomach Infection Holiday Gifts For Dieters & Exercisers FroYo Versus Regular Yogurt: What's Better For You?   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...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. 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: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Women's Health: Need Coffee? How To Get More Energy

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Do you feel like a dynamo? Unfortunately, most women would say no. Or, "No, I'm exhausted because I'm _____(fill in the blank) A) Premenstrual. B) Pregnant. C) Parenting small children. D) Sleep deprived from hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms." Fatigue has multiple causes, including everyday energy sucks such as fighting off a cold or planning an event. No wonder we're spent! I can't offer a magic energy boost, just the next best thing: Advice on how to finger the risk factors that you can actually reduce so you can restore your mojo. Allergies & Other Sneaky Energy Sappers Pollen and mold spores might be eating away at your body's energy reserves. Read more... Could Blue Light Exposure Be Contributing to Fatigue? Perimenopause & Other Age-Related Sleep Problems Chronic Fatigue vs Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Search Related Topics:  seasonal allergy  pollen allergy  grass allergy Exercise & Serious Energy Enhancers The standards--rest, relaxation and exercise--really can help you recharge. Read more... Five Ways To Boost Energy Naturally Is It A Sleep Disorder? Search Related Topics:  running nutrition  sleep tips  stress relief How To Look Less Tired Can't force yourself to feel awake? Fake it with these visual enhancements. Read more... Facial Fillers Boost Energy With Feng Shui Search Related Topics:  beauty tips  makeup  makeup lessons Can You OD on Caffeine? Smart Short-Term Strategies You're gonna need an extra cup of joe occasionally. Be mindful of crutches; once-in-a-while quick fixes can evolve into bad habits that ultimately deplete you. Read more... How to Conserve Your Energy When You're Extremely Fatigued Will a Detox Diet Help You Get More Energized? Search Related Topics:  caffeine  overdose  substance dependence Related Searches Energy Supplements Fatigue No Energy Energy Pills Energy Booster Coffee Featured Articles Foot Pain: What You Should Know How to Keep The Weight Off When to Worry About Passing Too Much Gas Books For Girls With ADHD & Their Parents Top Gifts for the Walking Woman When Does A Rotator Cuff Tear Really Require Surgery?   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? 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: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Women's Health: Hormones & Healthy Skin

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Whether you're living in a cold climate zone (literally) or living up the autumn of your life (figuratively), your skin may be showing signs of seasonal change. Cool weather outside, or hormone flux inside your body, can lead to dry skin, acne and other uncomfortable, unsightly conditions. Here's a round up of how to care for women-specific skin problems. Hormone Shifts & Your Skin Breakouts aren't just for teens and 'tweens. Midlife hormone flux can also cause adult acne. Read more... Birth Control & Better Skin Stretch Marks & Skin Changes in Pregnancy Search Related Topics:  hormonal acne  acne triggers  acne causes Anti-Aging Strategies Not fine with having fine lines? The decline in estrogen levels that women experience during midlife contributes to increased risks for developing heart disease and other health issues, as well as numerous comfort and cosmetic concerns. Cue the wrinkle remedies! Read more... How to Know What You'll Look Like in 10 Years Natural Treatments for Varicose Veins Search Related Topics:  anti-aging tips  beauty tips  botox Itchy & Scratchy? At any age, inflamed skin is no fun. For Healthy Skin Month, the American Academy of Dermatology offers information about the link between stress and skin problems as basic skincare tips. One key step: Figure out what's causing that rash, those hives or whatever the heck that blotch is. Read more... What's Behind the Urge to Scratch? What You Eat Impacts the Health of Your Skin Search Related Topics:  allergies  itching  antihistamines Help for Wear & Tear Your body works hard, right? Cracked skin, calluses and corns are badges of honor. But that doesn't mean you have to show them off. Here's how to reverse the damage--STAT. Read more... Chafing from Running & Other Workouts Loose skin From Weight Loss Search Related Topics:  healthy foot care  how to have pretty feet  skin problems Related Searches Tighten Loose Skin Skin Acne Treatment Skin Health Allergies and Skin Anti Aging Skin Care Featured Articles Can Insomnia Be An Early Sign of Pregnancy? Vitamin A For Photoaged Skin 8 Ways To Reduce Belly Fat Is It A Migraine? The Stress & Weight Gain Test Sex Toy Injuries   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? 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: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Women's Health: Do You Take Care of Everyone Else?

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Whether we're handling childcare or eldercare, women—at least many women—tend to take on caregiver roles. In a sense, the health problems of our children, parents and partners become our own. What's more, additional caregiving responsibilities can trigger new health issues, such as sleep deprivation. Taking Care of Other People's Health Problems Some 65,000 Americans act as caregivers, and chances are, you're one of them. So what are you doing for National Family Caregivers Month? Even if you're not jetting off to an exotic tropical island (at least not THIS year), you can still squeeze in a little self care. Consider this an invitation to look at how you are feeling, and nurture yourself. Read more... How to Spot & Prevent Cancer Caregiver Burnout Sleep Deprivation Symptoms & Treatments Search Related Topics:  caregiver stress  The Self-Care Cure It's hard to appreciate the need when there are intense and unrelenting demands for your time, but "me time" is key for life balance. Read more... Simple Stress-Relieving Workouts 20 Things Not To Worry About Today Search Related Topics:  stress  working parents  sleep deprivation Getting, Not Just Giving, Support Who helps you? Be careful not to neglect your other relationships, because you also need, and will continue to need, emotional support from your friends and family. But be realistic about what is sustainable: you may need to take advantage of social services and/or pay people to get the support that you and the person(s) you care for deserve. Read more... Married with Special Needs Children What Services Do Patient Advocates Offer? Types of Hired Caregivers Search Related Topics:  caregiver tips  caregiver agencies  caregiver resources Ugly & Unintended Consequences (of Taking Good Care) Frustration, exhaustion, anger, burnout, or 'Caregiver Stress Syndrome' -- whatever you label them, certain issues, stress-related conditions, and even temptations to leave can afflict caregivers. Here are coping strategies for some typical ways we respond to caregiving-related stress. Read more... 7 Signs of Caregiver Overload For Better or Worse: Avoiding Partner Abandonment Related Searches Womens Health Clinic Womens OB Gyn Pregnancy Clinic Womens Doctors Gynecology Clinic Featured Articles Massage Therapy for Anxiety & Panic Disorder 3 Best Tips for Weight Loss How to Really Fight Cold & Flu When the Holidays Hurt What Are Gut Flora? Robots for Dementia   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? 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: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement