Women’s Health

Five things you can do to be a healthier woman
Colleen Doyle, Director of Nutrition and Physical Activity with The American Cancer Society suggests that the most important ways for a woman to stay healthy and reduce her cancer risk, include the following:

- Do not Smoke
- Eat Healthfully
- Increase physical activity
- Maintain healthy weight
- Reduce stress levels
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Heart disease and women
According to the American Academy of Family physicians, heart disease has been identified as the leading cause of death among women over 65 years of age. It is estimated that women are 4- 6 times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer. In addition, heart disease affects and has fatal consequences for more women over age 65 than all cancers combined.
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Test your Breast Cancer Awareness Level

Statistics state that more than 182,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002, and more than 41,000 women died from the disease the same year. As the numbers continue to grow, the question inevitably arises about how knowledgeable women are concerning the risk factors and early detection.

This brief survey may help you go up on the learning curve concerning important issues regarding breast cancer.
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Three ways to help support the fight against Breast Cancer
With October recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States, many organizations involved in Breast Cancer research will need a helping hand to promote awareness campaigns.
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Too much stress + not enough sleep= stress
Unfortunately, there are times we all experience stress, particularly in times of crisis. Many of the top ten stressors can affect just about anyone in unexpected ways. The top ten stressors include: divorce, death in the family, illness, getting married, unemployment, retirement, new baby, change in financial status, career change and moving.
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Watching the Clock: When Breast cancer runs in your family
Current statistics show that 200,000 women are diagnosed with Breast Cancer each year in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Debbie Saslow, Director of Breast and Gynecological Research explained that all women are at risk for Breast cancer, however some women may think they have a family history when, indeed, they do not.
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Weight Issues and Breast Cancer Risks
A research study conducted by the American Cancer Society demonstrated that a few hours of walking, or participating in other forms of exercise each week may help cancer survivors live longer by helping to maintain healthy weight.
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What women need to know about Cholesterol
According to The American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease causes the death of more than 500,000 women every year. It is reported that high cholesterol levels pose a big risk to women’s health in the form of heart disease and stroke. Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the human body. Another important statistic drawn from The American Heart Association’s Heart Disease and Stroke statistics 2006 Update, shows that more than 51 million American women have very high cholesterol levels.
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When Someone you love is fighting Breast cancer
Mary Olson Kelly, breast cancer survivor and founder of The Breast Wishes Institute, acknowledges that many people tend to want to give unsolicited advice to loved ones who have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. An approach like this may not be therapeutic for you, or your loved one. Olson recommends taking the approach of being as supportive as possible.
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Why women need to exercise
It is a well known fact that exercise offers positive health benefits for women. Not only will exercise help you battle unwanted pounds, but it will also help you fight diseases such as cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, respiratory ailments and more.
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Note: These articles were not written by a health professional, so they should not be construed as medical advice.