Signs Your Thyroid Is Slowing You Down

		Monday , February 8, 2010
	In This Issue:   • Bit of Alcohol May Benefit Aging Brain   • Can't Leave Your Work at the Office?   • Who Said Fast Food Is Getting Healthier? Signs Your Thyroid Is Slowing You Down Think of your thyroid as the regulator that controls your metabolism. Is yours working the way it should? Also See:   • Get Rid of Arm Flab ASAP   • Why Women in Relationships Gain Weight   • 6 Surprising Sexy Spots Health News & Features Bit of Alcohol May Benefit Aging Brain Some drink to forget, but if you're of a certain age, a daily nip may just help you keep your marbles. Also See:   • Prewashed Salads May Need Extra Rinse   • Less Sleep Normal Part of Aging Can't Leave Your Work at the Office? You might as well face it -- you're addicted to work. Could your workaholism be hurting you or the ones who love you? Also See:   • How to Manage Job Stress   • Sleeping With Pets Can Be Dangerous More From WebMD: • Take Care of Your Fibromyalgia • Think Twice Before Letting Your Pet Join You in Bed From The WebMD Network • Young Children: Child Development (6-8 Years Old) • What's the Best Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections? Members Are Talking Who Said Fast Food Is Getting Healthier? The fast food giants claim they're serving up healthier fare. Is there any truth to their boasts? Doesn't seem like it. Read more on the Everyday Fitness With Pamela Peeke, MD, blog. From Our Sponsors Not All Breast Cancer Is the Same HER2+ breast cancer is aggressive, so it's important to know all your options. Get the tools and information you need to have an informed and empowering conversation with your doctor about which therapies are right for you. Treating HER2+ Breast Cancer Has Your Doctor Recommended a Hysterectomy? If your doctor has recommended a hysterectomy, it's likely that you have a lot of questions. This can be a very emotional time for a woman. Make sure you're getting all the support you need. And if you're considering estrogen therapy to manage your symptoms, learn more about your options. Depression Has Many Faces For some people, depression is a matter of feeling sad, restless, or having trouble concentrating or making decisions. For others, fatigue, aches, pains, and other physical problems are part of their depression, too. Learn about a medication that may treat a broad range of symptoms. Newsletter Management Don't miss an issue of this newsletter. Add WebMD to your email's safe sender list -- get instructions here. You are subscribed as womanshealth1.female@blogger.com. View and manage your WebMD newsletter preferences. Subscribe to more newsletters. Change/update your email address. To unsubscribe from this Women's Health newsletter, send a blank email to women_unsub@health.webmd.com. To unsubscribe from ALL WebMD newsletters, send a blank email to unsub@health.webmd.com. WebMD Privacy Policy WebMD Office of Privacy 1175 Peachtree Street, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30361 © 2010 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.	advertisement advertisement WebMD Shortcuts Women's Health Center Women's Support Groups News Center Boards & Blogs Home Page

Finding the Perfect Pillow

		Monday, February 8, 2010
	In This Issue:   • Herbal Remedy Users Have Worse Asthma   • How Female Hormones Impact Asthma   • I've Developed a Nail Polish Allergy Finding the Perfect Pillow Allergies keeping you up nights? Your pillow might be the culprit. Fight back with an anti-allergy pillow. Also See:   • Pets and Allergies   • Allergy Issues? Get Personalized Advice   • 10 Worst Cities for Asthma Health News & Features Herbal Remedy Users Have Worse Asthma Some asthma sufferers who use herbal remedies have worse asthma symptoms than their peers who use more conventional treatments. Also See:   • Study Linking Autism to MMR Vaccine Retracted   • Vitamin D May Ease Asthma How Female Hormones Impact Asthma Breathing can be affected by pregnancy, the menstrual cycle, and menopause. Here's what you can do about it. Also See:   • Allergies and Nosebleeds: Birds of a Feather?   • Outgrowing Asthma: Remission Is Possible More From WebMD: • Allergy Issues? Get Personalized Advice • Anxiety Can Cause Shortness of Breath From The WebMD Network • What Is Chagas Disease? • Can Allergies Trigger a Sinus Infection? Members Are Talking I've Developed a Nail Polish Allergy Nail polish was never a problem until she had chemo and radiation. Now She can't go near the stuff. Could her cancer treatment be the cause? Read more on the Allergies Support message board. From Our Sponsors Do Menopause Symptoms Have You Hot Under the Collar? Menopause is a natural part of every woman's life, but the journey is unique for each. The hot flash is the most common symptom associated with menopause-and if you've had one, you know it all too well. Red, flushed face. Sweating. The HEAT. Menopause also can cause other symptoms such as vaginal dryness and atrophy. Your healthcare professional may suggest estrogen therapy (ET) to address these moderate to severe symptoms associated with menopause and help to protect your bones from postmenopausal osteoporosis. Learn more about menopause and your ET options. Looking for a treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis? Discover a treatment that has proven results. Find out more. Concerned About Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Slowing You Down? Keeping your bones strong after menopause may seem like a challenge, but there are some simple things you can do to help. Find out how changes in diet, exercise and more may help you build stronger bones. Keep up with the latest developments in the understanding of bone health designed to keep your bones strong. Sign Up to Start Building Stronger Bones Today Newsletter Management Don't miss an issue of this newsletter. Add WebMD to your email's safe sender list -- get instructions here. You are subscribed as womanshealth1.female@blogger.com. View and manage your WebMD newsletter preferences. Subscribe to more newsletters. Change/update your email address. To unsubscribe from this Allergies-Asthma newsletter, send a blank email to allergies_asthma_unsub@health.webmd.com. To unsubscribe from ALL WebMD newsletters, send a blank email to unsub@health.webmd.com. WebMD Privacy Policy WebMD Office of Privacy 1175 Peachtree Street, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30361 © 2010 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.	advertisement advertisement WebMD Shortcuts Allergies Health Center Asthma Health Center Community Home Page News Center Boards & Blogs Home Page

9 Don't-Waste-Your-Time Exercises

		Monday, February 8, 2010
	In This Issue:   • Less Sleep Normal Part of Aging   • Can Organic Foods Help You Stay Stronger?   • Fractured Pelvis, Have Pre-existing Heart Condition 9 Exercises That Are a Waste of Time Are you hoping to boost bone health with a great workout? These exercises are worth skipping. Also See:   • Are You a Cat or Dog Person?   • What to Eat for Stronger Bones   • The Cutting Edge of Bone Health Health News & Features Less Sleep Normal Part of Aging Getting less sleep at night may be a normal part of healthy aging and nothing to worry about for most adults. Also See:   • Prewashed Salads May Need Extra Rinse   • Antidepressant Eases Back Pain Can Organic Foods Help You Stay Stronger? Is organic food worth the extra money? Yes and no. What to buy and what to skip. Also See:   • Heart Symptoms You Should Never Ignore   • Ways to Fight Fatigue, Bloat, and Stress More From WebMD:   • How to Stock Your Kitchen When You Have Diabetes   • Quiz: Get Younger-Looking Skin   • Joint Pain Can Signal Depression Members Are Talking Fractured Pelvis, Have Pre-existing Heart Condition This member's mom fractured her pelvis. She needs to exercise for her heart. How can she heal the bone without hurting her heart? Read more on the Bone Health and Osteoporosis message board. From Our Sponsors Concerned About Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Slowing You Down? Keeping your bones strong after menopause may seem like a challenge, but there are some simple things you can do to help. Find out how changes in diet, exercise and more may help you build stronger bones. Keep up with the latest developments in the understanding of bone health designed to keep your bones strong. Sign Up to Start Building Stronger Bones Today Depression Has Many Faces For some people, depression is a matter of feeling sad, restless, or having trouble concentrating or making decisions. For others, fatigue, aches, pains, and other physical problems are part of their depression, too. Learn about a medication that may treat a broad range of symptoms. Newsletter Management Don't miss an issue of this newsletter. Add WebMD to your email's safe sender list -- get instructions here. You are subscribed as womanshealth1.female@blogger.com. View and manage your WebMD newsletter preferences. Subscribe to more newsletters. Change/update your email address. To unsubscribe from this Healthy Bones newsletter, send a blank email to bones_unsub@health.webmd.com. To unsubscribe from ALL WebMD newsletters, send a blank email to unsub@health.webmd.com. WebMD Privacy Policy WebMD Office of Privacy 1175 Peachtree Street, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30361 © 2010 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.	advertisement advertisement WebMD Shortcuts Osteoporosis Health Center Dental Health Member Support Groups Ask the Expert News Center Boards & Blogs Home Page

Is It Strep? How to Tell

		Monday, February 8, 2010
	In This Issue:   • Swine Flu: The Numbers Are Staggering   • Call in Sick or Go to Work?   • Let Your Immune System Do Its Job! Is It Strep? How to Tell We all know that scratchy feeling in the back of the throat. It may be simply due to winter air. Or it could be strep. Also See:   • Causes, Symptoms of Pneumonia   • Colds: Are Men Hit Harder?   • How to Spot a Sinus Infection Health News & Features Swine Flu Down, Not Out According to the CDC, swine flu is no longer widespread in any state but it's certainly not over. Also See:   • Sinus Issues? Get Personalized Advice   • Make Over Your Medicine Cabinet  Call in Sick or Go to Work? You wake up feeling achy, sniffly, and feverish. Should you take a sick day or tough it out at the office? Consult this checklist. Also See:   • What Is CAPS Syndrome?    • Constantly Ill? Get the Facts About Depression Common Cold Questions Answered Let Your Immune System Do Its Job! Rod Moser, PA, PhD, explains why it's better to let a virus run its course than to ask for antibiotics. WebMD expert Rod Moser, PA, PhD, answers your questions on his All Ears blog. From Our Sponsors The Epilepsy Independence You Are Seeking You and your neurologist may have decided that your current epilepsy treatment is not giving you the control you need for your partial-onset seizures. Learn about a new medication that, when added to other therapies, may help you have more seizure-free days. Depression Has Many Faces For some people, depression is a matter of feeling sad, restless, or having trouble concentrating or making decisions. For others, fatigue, aches, pains, and other physical problems are part of their depression, too. Learn about a medication that may treat a broad range of symptoms. Worried about Bone Strength After Menopause? The knowledge you gain through Know My Bones can also help you partner with your doctor to improve your bone health. Find out about easy exercises to help keep bones strong, calcium-rich meal ideas and insights to help manage postmenopausal osteoporosis. Stay up to date with new developments in the understanding of bone health. Register to Learn More about What You Can Do to Help Keep Your Bones Strong Newsletter Management Don't miss an issue of this newsletter. Add WebMD to your email's safe sender list -- get instructions here. You are subscribed as womanshealth1.female@blogger.com. View and manage your WebMD newsletter preferences. Subscribe to more newsletters. Change/update your email address. To unsubscribe from this Cold & Flu newsletter, send a blank email to cnx_coldflu@health.webmd.com. To unsubscribe from ALL WebMD newsletters, send a blank email to unsub@health.webmd.com. WebMD Privacy Policy WebMD Office of Privacy 1175 Peachtree Street, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30361 © 2010 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.	advertisement advertisement WebMD Shortcuts Focus on Flu Expert Blog Cold & Flu Health Center H1N1 Swine Flu Center News Center Home Page

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