Sep
3
Boning Up on Osteoporosis
September 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Robert Heaney, M.D., an internationally recognized calcium and bone health expert and professor of medicine at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., says that you can take steps to prevent osteoporosis. Although the disease is most prevalent among postmenopausal women, following these actions throughout life can help prevent it:
Get an adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D.
Lead a vigorous lifestyle.
Maintain an recommended weight. Read more
Sep
2
Many Americans Don’t Even Know They’re Fat
September 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Many Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are thinner than they really are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds.
As part of the Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey, respondents were asked to provide their height and weight, from which pollsters calculated their body-mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height. Respondents were then asked which category of weight they thought they fell into.
Aug
30
The Real Deal On Peri-Menopause
August 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Um, What Is Perimenopause?
No, you’re not going crazy. The Tasmanian-devil rage, sleep-depriving night sweats, unpredictable periods, and whatchamacallit forgetfulness—it’s real, it’s normal, and it’s called perimenopause, a physiological stage when your body. begins its transition into menopause. During this time, estrogen levels fluctuate, causing irregular menstrual cycles, as well as a flurry of other more surprising symptoms. Here, the truth about what to expect—and simple steps you can take to feel like your self again.
