Friday, August 16, 2013

About Women's Health: What NOT to Worry About

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From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor
Perceived health risks versus actual health risks are a fascinating conflict. So often, the things that actually pose significant risk (for instance, car accidents) are supplanted by a more dramatic, yet less likely scenario (plane crash). This phenom occurs in women's health, too. How many of these concerns nag you, possibly unnecessarily?

Concern: Hormone Therapy Risks Outweigh Benefits
Not really. A short term, low dose of hormone therapy (HT) can be safely used to reduce severe hot flashes and other disruptive menopausal symptoms. Consider, instead, the risk of not treating life-altering symptoms. Heart Disease + Hormone Therapy
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Concern: Fitness Walking Builds Bulging Calf Muscles
It's very hard to bulk up without using performance-enhancing drugs. The more likely result: You'll build subtle muscles that, in turn, burn more calories during every day activities and help you lose weight (among other benefits). Consider, instead, the risks of NOT exercising. Does Walking Give You Big Calves?
Search Related Topics:  body building  toning muscles  calf exercises

Concern: If You Use IVF, You'll End Up Like "Octomom"
One of the unfortunate upshots of Nadya Suleman's birthing of 8 babies is the secondary media message about the risks of having multiples. IVF alone does not usually result in so many children, but it can be used as part of a bigger fertility program. Consider, instead, the risks of not getting informed about reproductive options available before you age out of candidacy.Fertility Facts Vs. Myths

Concern: My Kids Will Get Hooked On Drugs
Most parents worries about tweens and teens drinking and experimenting with illegal drugs. But there are other drug-related risks to put on your radar: You, yourself, may be on too many prescription drugs. Painkiller Overdoses Claiming More Women

 


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