Women Health

When Rebecca Erwin was a varsity rower at the University of North Carolina, the coach had the team's members take a yoga and meditation class. "My teammates and I noticed that yoga and meditation improved our flexibility and focus, but also made us feel better, not just when we were rowing but in our everyday lives," she recalled. "I wondered if yoga and meditation really … [Read more...]

Got seven minutes? One fitness expert says that’s all the time it takes to start transforming your body. Grab a chair, find a wall, and lace up a sturdy pair of workout shoes. The so-called seven minute workout is designed to hit all the major muscle groups, without spending all your time in the gym. Chris Jordan is Director of Exercise Physiology at the Johnson and Johnson … [Read more...]

For years aqua-therapists have seen how rehabbing in the water is one of the best ways to achieve full function, regardless of the injury. Now, advanced aquatic therapy pools, once the exclusive domain of pro and college sports teams, are coming to senior centers. The weight of the world can feel heavy on Kay Schweinfurth who has lived with Parkinson’s for 23 years. But she … [Read more...]

What does it take to make it in sports? Some swear by the “10,000 hour rule” meaning it literally takes 10,000 hours of practice! Others say too much play can actually hurt your chances of success. With every kick, with every pass, Lily Truong is one step closer to her Olympic dreams. Lily Truong, a Clearwater Chargers soccer player told Ivanhoe, “I started when I was six … [Read more...]

Whatever your risk levels for heart problems — blood pressure, cholesterol, age — a new study confirms what health experts have said for years: Exercise matters. Better cardio health offered protection — a 50% reduction in the risk of dying early compared to those in poor cardiac health — for 58,818 patients whose medical data was examined as part of the Ford ExercIse … [Read more...]

Researchers at the University of Arizona have discovered what causes and regulates collective cell migration, one of the most universal but least understood biological processes in all living organisms. The findings, published in the March 13, 2015, edition of Nature Communications, shed light on the mechanisms of cell migration, particularly in the wound-healing process. … [Read more...]

Indiana University study has revealed that there may be a greater connection between mussels and muscles than previously thought. The study, by kinesiology professor Timothy Mickleborough at the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington, found that taking a pre-exercise supplement of the omega-3 PCSO-524, a marine oil lipid derived from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel, has … [Read more...]

Meditation might be an effective treatment for reducing chronic neck pain, according to research reported in The Journal of Pain. Chronic neck pain can lead to serious comorbidities like depression. Patients with chronic neck pain frequently experience distress. Meditation has been increasingly used as a supportive treatment for individuals with chronic pain. Previous … [Read more...]

Inspite the variety of effective treatments, and physicians who specialize in treating pain, women often suffer unnecessarily from conditions ranging from backaches to pain after cancer surgery, and also treat their pain with medications that may be ineffective and possibly harmful, according to a review of research related to women and pain by the American Society of … [Read more...]

Physical activity guidelines should focus on getting inactive people to do a little activity rather than strive for the entire population to meet the current target of 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, say experts in The BMJ today. Too much sitting has been shown to increase the risk of chronic diseases, particularly diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer. … [Read more...]

Bellabeat, the maker of a trio of health trackers for moms and moms-to-be, is now broadening its focus to include a feature set designed to appeal to all women after selling out of its initial pre-orders, netting the company $1.2 million in revenue. With the Bellabeat Leaf, a piece of “smart jewelry” that can be worn as a necklace, pendant, bracelet or brooch to track activity, … [Read more...]

More than 42-million Americans have sleep apnea, a condition where breathing is interrupted during sleep. While many associate the disorder with men, studies show one woman has it for every two to three men. But because of more subtle symptoms in women like headaches and fatigue, women are much less likely to be diagnosed which could lead to dangerous consequences. For … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Help For Sinusitis: Vent-Os - Reported, December 30 2014   31-million Americans suffer from sinusitis, a condition that causes headaches, congestion, sore throat and fatigue. Until now patients only had two treatment options: harsh medications or major surgery. Now … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Sing For Your Health - Reported, December 30 2014   Whether you sing in the shower, while cooking or in a choir, karaoke or concert, singing is fun and can make you happy. But it has a lot more health benefits than that. You don't need to be trained to sing, since … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health High fitness levels reduce hypertension risk - Reported, December 19 2014   While being physically fit is beneficial in and of itself, researchers now report that people with high levels of fitness are less likely to develop high blood pressure - also referred to as … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Improving the sex lives of women with back problems - Reported, December 13 2014   Metabolic syndrome is linked with an increased frequency and severity of lower urinary tract symptoms, but weight loss surgery may lessen these symptoms. The findings, which come from … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health GPs should prescribe Vitamin D to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain - Reported, December 13 2014   Some patients with chronic pain could be better served by a standardized approach by GPs prescribing vitamin D supplements. Studies by researchers at the University of … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Correcting metabolic abnormalities may help lessen urinary problems - Reported, December 10 2014   Metabolic syndrome is linked with an increased frequency and severity of lower urinary tract symptoms, but weight loss surgery may lessen these symptoms. The findings, … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Womenheart launches first national patient education campaign for heart failure in women - Reported, November 15 2014   WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease has announced the launch of the first national patient education campaign to raise … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health People who speak two languages have more efficient brains, study says - Reported, November 15 2014   Bilingual people require less brain power to complete tasks compared to people who speak only one language, suggests new research published in the journal Brain and … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Hot flashes going unrecognized, leaving women vulnerable - Reported, November 07 2014     Hot flashes are one of the most distressing conditions faced by women who have been treated for breast cancer, but they are not being adequately addressed by healthcare … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Help For Lymphedema - Reported, November 07 2014     It’s a condition that causes swelling, pain and even disfigurement. Lymphedema affects about 40-percent of breast cancer patients who have lymph node surgery and radiation. There’s no cure for the condition but … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Sleeping pill use by seniors too common, Choosing Wisely Canada says - Reported, October 30 2014     A campaign to reduce inappropriate use of health care in Canada is calling for more prudent prescribing of sleep aids among seniors. Choosing Wisely Canada says … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health More Russian tourists visiting health resorts in Vitebsk Oblast - Reported, October 30 2014     The interest of Russian people in health tourism in Vitebsk Oblast is increasing every year. It can be explained by the vicinity of the Russian border, reasonable … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Health Canada approves sales of Spartan DNA testing device - Reported, October 30 2014     A small Ottawa biotechnology company has received Health Canada approval to sell an innovative DNA testing device that will allow quick genetic checks in doctors’ offices … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Russia: Health agency warns selfies 'spread head lice' - Reported, October 30 2014     Young people should stop taking selfies in order to avoid catching head lice, a Russian government agency has advised. The selfie craze, where people cram together to fit into … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Fitbit announces Surge fitness 'superwatch' and two new fitness bands - Reported, October 28 2014     More than a week after their existence was leaked, fitness tracker maker Fitbit has officially announced three new wearable devices. The Fitbit Charge is an … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Pathway that contributes to Alzheimer's disease revealed by research - Reported, September 28 2014     Researchers at Jacksonville's campus of Mayo Clinic have discovered a defect in a key cell-signaling pathway they say contributes to both overproduction of … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Radio Waves Knock Out Knee Pain - Reported, September 24 2014     Doctors have used radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to reduce neck and back pain for years. An electrical current from a radio wave is used to heat up a small area of the nerve where the pain  starts. … [Read more...]

  fitness news , Font size Women's Health Are wearable activity monitors equivalent to professional health advice? - Reported, September 20 2014     "Despite their rising popularity, little is known about how these monitors differ from one another, what options they provide in their applications and how … [Read more...]