About Women's Health: Wear Red For Women

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Wear Red For Women Friday, February 4th is National Wear Red For Women Day. Wear Red For Women Day is sponsored by the American Heart Association in an effort to educate women about the... Read more Her Voice Is Back 11 Years After It Was Lost In an experimental operation, 52-year-old Brenda Charette Jensen's voice is back after 11 years of complete silence, and an inability to breath on her own. The Modesto, CA woman received a... Read more Free Book Answers Your Questions About Colonoscopy According to a recent survey by the Colon Cancer Alliance, seven out of ten people who are over 50 say they have not had a colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is recommended at... Read more Menopause Menopause occurs when menstruation ceases for a period of one year; the ten to fifteen years prior to menopause are called perimenopause. Learn what menopause is, the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and the treatments for menopause from HRT to natural and bioidentical treatments for menopause. Women's Health Ads Women 'S Health Health Women Muslim Women Wear Menopause in Women More about Women's Health Breast Health and Diseases Sexual Health Issues Women's Reproductive Health Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women Pregnancy Teen Health Issues for Girls   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement

About Women's Health: Iron Overload - High Blood Pressure - Headaches

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health This week we're taking a look at a variety of diseases/conditions from iron overload to migraine headaches. Also, next Friday, February 4th, is Wear Red For Women Day -- a day when everyone, young and old, is asked to wear red to show support for heart disease -- the #1 cause of death in women. Have a healthy week! Tracee What Is Iron Overload? As women, we are often reminded about our special need for iron, and so iron overload may seem like the last potential we need to consider. For most of us, it is. Many women consume iron supplements to bridge the gap with no issues. However, for more than 1 million Americans, iron supplementation can have devastating consequences. See More About:  diabetes  nutrition  fatigue Hairloss In Women The advertisements for treatment of balding and hair loss in men can't be missed. These ads might lead one to believe that hair loss is generally an issue affecting men. However, the fact is that as many as two-thirds of all women experience hair loss at some point. See More About:  female hair loss  estrogens  alopecia areata High Blood Pressure And Women One in 4 adult Americans has high blood pressure (hypertension), although about a third of them don't know why. These statistics are concerning when you consider that high blood pressure is easy to diagnose and treat, and particularly alarming because hypertension is one of the most preventable causes of death in the United States. See More About:  heart disease  high blood pressure treatments  high blood pressure symptoms Hormones And Migraine Headaches Your head is throbbing severely, probably only on one side. Any light or sound only makes it worse, and you may be feeling nauseated. The excruciating pain is almost unbearable. The slightest movement only intensifies the pain. Maybe you are having visual symptoms such as flashing lights or an aura, as well. You are having a migraine headache. Although you feel like it's the end of the world, and no one can understand what you are going through. You are not alone. Twenty-eight million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. See More About:  migraine headaches  migraine triggers  other types of headaches Women's Health Ads Hair Loss Treatment High Blood Pressure Health Food Womens Health Migraine Headaches Featured Articles What To Know About Lupron Depot Endometriosis Q&A Hysterectomy Alternatives Abnormal Uterine Bleeding What Is Colposcopy? Gallbladder Disease   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Reader Stories Of The Week Emergency Gallbladder Surgery Hysterectomy Due To Cancer Perimenopause Causes Spotting Advertisement

About Women's Health: Free Book Answers Your Questions About Colonoscopy

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health This week I received an email about a free e-book being offered by the Colon Cancer Alliance. Be sure to download your free copy of "Colonoscopy For Dummies." We also talk about sexual dysfunction, DHEA, and how you can examine your own cervix. Also don't forget to read our reader stories and contribute your own story. Have a healthy week! Tracee Free Book Answers Your Questions About Colonoscopy According to a recent survey by the Colon Cancer Alliance, seven out of ten people who are over 50 say they have not had a colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is recommended at... Read more Girl Scout Cookie Sale Funds Health Education For Girls You're probably wondering why I'm talking to you about Girl Scout Cookies, just when you've made your New Year's resolution to make 2011 the year that you finally get in... Read more How To Examine Your Own Cervix While not recommended by medical professionals, some women give themselves vaginal and cervical self-exams. Supporters of these exams say they help women learn what is normal, allowing women to more quickly recognize changes -- a way that you can get to know your body better. But, keep in mind that a self-exam should in no way replace your annual professional pelvic exam, during which the Pap smear and other tests can detect important microscopic changes. See More About:  vagina  cervix  vaginal infections Is DHEA Right For You? There's been a lot of talk about the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, and how it affects our sexuality, as well as our mental and physical health. Does DHEA provide effective relief for sexual problems, mental health issues, or physical health issues? Or is buying DHEA a waste of your money? See More About:  menopause  hrt  pregnancy Women's Health Ads Womens Health Home Health Care Health Clinics Womens Clinic Woman 'S Health Featured Articles Causes Of Painful Sex Q&A On Female Sexual Dysfunction Must Have Medical Tests For Women What Is A Colposcopy? Mittelschmerz - The Pain Between Periods Am I Pregnant?   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Reader Stories Of The Week Sex Leads To UTI Gallbladder Surgery During Pregnancy Working Too Much Leads To Stress Advertisement