About Women's Health: Guard Your Heart

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Women's Health From Rachel Gurevich, your About Women's Health Editor Did you know that heart disease kills twice as many women every year than cancer? And though you may think of heart disease as a male problem, heart disease is also a serious health risk for women. Know the Symptoms -- And Don't Minimize Them! Symptoms of a heart attack don't always present in women the same way they do in men, making it more difficult to spot, even by your doctor. Also, women are more likely to downplay their symptoms, which means they may miss out on lifesaving treatment. Don't ignore your symptoms! Heart Disease Symptoms in Women Women Minimize Symptoms of Heart Disease Chest Pain with Normal Coronary Arteries See More About:  women and heart disease  chest pain  Know Your Risk for Heart Disease If you know you're at risk for heart disease, you can take steps to get the care you need before a heart attack strikes. Some risks are controllable (like obesity), others are not (like hereditary). Risk Factor Quiz Controllable and Non-Controllable Risks for Women Metabolic Syndrome See More About:  women and heart disease  cardiac risk factors  Make Changes to Lower Your Risk! If your risk is high, please don't ignore it! Be sure to discuss with your doctor your plans, including intentions to start a new workout routine. What to Do If Your Risk Is High What Is a Heart Healthy Diet? How Much Exercise Do You Really Need? What You Need to Know About Cholesterol You've probably heard a lot about controlling your cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Turns out cholesterol and triglycerides aren't all bad; we actually need them to survive. However, high levels can spell trouble. All About Cholesterol and Triglycerides What Is High Cholesterol? Diet and Meal Plans for Lowering Cholesterol See More About:  cholesterol and triglycerides  treating cholesterol  treating trigycerides Women's Health Ads Womens Health Clinic Womans Health Clinic Health Care Clinics Health Clinics Health Clinic Featured Articles Video: Acupuncture for Infertility Video: How a Cholesterol Test Works Breastfeeding after Breast Surgery Breastfeeding Affirmations for Twins Causes of Stillbirth How to Have a Baby   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: Destress with Yoga

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Women's Health From Rachel Gurevich, your About Women's Health Editor Yoga (or, if you will, yogahhhhhhhhh) can help you relax and distress, while also toning your body. Yoga can amazingly give you a good workout, lift your spirits, and comfort an anxious heart. Why Try Yoga? Some mistakenly believe that you have to be flexible to do yoga. Not so! In fact, yoga can help you improve your flexibility. Take it from a girl who couldn't reach her toes throughout middle school, but after a couple years of yoga as an adult, could actually reach beyond them! Benefits of Yoga Improve Flexibility Yoga for Infertility Yoga for Stress Yoga and Back Pain See More About:  yoga therapy  breathing exercises  stress management Prenatal Yoga Yoga can, with modification, be safely practiced during pregnancy. In fact, I know quite a few women who said they learned a lot about childbirth by practicing yoga. (Perhaps all that breathing practice helped!) Prenatal Yoga First Trimester Yoga Second Trimester Yoga Third Trimester Yoga See More About:  pregnancy exercise  yoga for beginners  yoga classes Yoga and Your Sex Life They say that yoga can also improve your sex life. There are DVDs with yoga for "better sex", but any kind of yoga practice can bring benefits. One of the biggest benefits: feeling confident with your body. Can Yoga Improve My Sex Life? Tantra in Anusara Yoga What Is Mula Bandha? See More About:  yogic locks  yoga advice  hip openers Getting Started with Yoga Thinking of trying yoga? These articles will help you get started safely. Crash Course in Yoga for Beginners How to Start Yoga Finding a Yoga Class Women's Health Ads Yoga DVD Yoga DVD Yoga Exercises Yoga Workout Prenatal Yoga Yoga Meditation Featured Articles How to Talk About IBS Benefits of Pilates Exercise Breastfeeding = Better Looking Breasts Recurrent Miscarriage Causes Exercise for Women with PCOS What Is Mastitis?   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. 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: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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Women's Health From Rachel Gurevich, your About Women's Health Editor Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is one of the most common endocrine disorders, and a common cause of infertility. PCOS Symptoms PCOS symptoms are varied and not every woman with PCOS will have the same signs and symptoms. Some of the symptoms, like unwanted hair growth, can be quite distressing. PCOS Symptoms Hirsutism Quiz: Do I Have PCOS? See More About:  pcos symptoms  androgens  insulin resistance PCOS and Weight Problems While not all women with PCOS will have weight problems, more than half do. Why does PCOS often lead to trouble with weight? And can you do anything about it? PCOS and Obesity Benefits of Exercise for Women with PCOS What Role Does Weight Loss Play in PCOS? See More About:  weight loss  insulin resistance  androgens Insulin Resistance and PCOS PCOS has been connected to insulin resistance, and women with PCOS are more likely to develop it and full-blown diabetes. There are steps you can take to lower that risk. Options for Treating Insulin Resistance Diabetes and PCOS Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes See More About:  insulin resistance  weight loss  metformin PCOS and Infertility Some women are only diagnosed with PCOS after they try to conceive and can't get pregnant. There are treatments and most women with PCOS can get pregnant, with help. PCOS and Infertility Clomid 101 Metaformin for Getting Pregnant See More About:  irregular periods  infertility diagnosis  causes of infertility Women's Health Ads Womens Health Clinic Womens Health Care Clinic Health Obesity Health Health Diet Foods Featured Articles Top 10 Foods That Are Good For Both Low-Fat and Low-Carb Hospital Waiting Room Etiquette Breastfeeding after a C-Secion Can Obesity Increase Your Risk for Miscarriage? Breastfeeding a Premature Baby   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. 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: Rape and Sexual Assault

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Women's Health From Rachel Gurevich, your About Women's Health Editor The topics of rape and sexual assault have made headlines the past few weeks due to an insensitive (and inaccurate) comment from Missouri Republican Senate nominee Todd Akin. He stated that "legitimate rape" rarely leads to pregnancy. (He's wrong. Research has in fact found that pregnancy may be more likely from rape than a one-time consensual sex act.) Rape and PTSD The past few weeks must be difficult for survives of sexual assault, as reminders of the trauma can be difficult, especially for those who develop PTSD. In fact, 31 to 57% of women who have experienced a rape will develop PTSD at some point thereafter. Consequences of Rape PTSD Symptoms PTSD Screening Test See More About:  traumatic events  rape  sexual assault Rape Trauma and Eating Disorders Some studies have found that as many as 50% of eating disorder sufferers have experienced some type of physical or sexual abuse or assault. The Influence of Abuse and Trauma on Disordered Eating PTSD and Eating Disorders Treatment of Psychological Effects Rape has lasting effects, though if treatment is received early those effects may be lessened. However, it's never too late to get help. Please reach out. Early Treatment for PTSD in Women Who Have Been Raped Cognitive Behavioral Treatments for PTSD Exposure Therapy for PTSD See More About:  ptsd treatments  coping with stress  traumatic events Emergency Contraception If rape is reported to your doctor quickly enough, you may be able to take emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy. It's not the same as "The Abortion Pill." Emergency Contraception The Emergency Contraception Debate Why Women Have Abortions See More About:  emergency contraception  plan b  the pill Women's Health Ads Womens Health Clinic Health Clinic Womens Health Woman 'S Health Mental Health Women Featured Articles Can Yoga Help Your Cholesterol? Binge Drinking Heron Pose - Krounchasana 30-Minute Workout Burns More Fat Designer Vagina Smoking Cessation and Stress   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. 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