Women Health News

  A resource is presented below on treatments options for vaginal pain. If you’re plagued by the persistent pain and burning irritation of vulvodynia, you know how it can take its toll both on your physical and emotional health. Yet many women still suffer in silence. In fact, according to a study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 25 percent of … [Read more...]

  Dietary recommendations support the consumption of dairy products as part of a healthy diet. However, after a Spanish study involving more than 4,000 people analysed the relationship between the regular intake of yogurt and health-related quality of life, it declared that there was no link with the improvement of the physical and mental parameters analysed. For … [Read more...]

  A study has concluded a link between sleep and sexual behaviour and arousal among women. For women, each additional hour of sleep increases the likelihood of sex by 14%. This is according to a new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. Although previous studies have looked closely at medical illness, psychological disorders and relationship … [Read more...]

  A study has inferred that low vitamin D levels and depression linked in young women. A new study from Oregon State University suggests there is a relationship between low levels of vitamin D and depression in otherwise healthy young women. OSU researchers found that young women with lower levels of vitamin D were more likely to have clinically significant … [Read more...]

The study has inferred what are the effects of hair loss on women. On seeing a bald man walk past, most of us wouldn't take a second glance. But would this be the case if a bald woman walked past? It is doubtful. Hair loss - although distressing - is generally more accepted in men, despite women accounting for 40% of all hair loss sufferers in the US. In this Spotlight, we look … [Read more...]

  Breast augmentation can have better results with fat grafting technique a new study has found. In women undergoing breast augmentation, a technique using transplantation of a small amount of the patient's own fat cells can produce better cosmetic outcomes, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of … [Read more...]

A new study has led to findings of treating depression in women with vitamin D supplements. Researchers have discovered a previously unknown link between vitamin D and depression in overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In a study led by Dr Lisa Moran, from the University of Adelaide's Robinson Research Institute and Monash University's Monash Centre for … [Read more...]

A study has concluded the lasting socioeconomic consequences for women with regard eating disorders during adolescence. In a recent study, females with eating disorders in late adolescence were more likely to have lower levels of educational attainment and personal income in early adulthood. They were also less likely to own a home. These associations were not seen in … [Read more...]

A Study by Harvard University group of researchers have proved that an hour of exercising is enough. Most government and health organisations claim we should be doing 150 minutes of exercise each week. But a new study argues that figure is wildly inaccurate, and claims we should be doing over an hour of exercise each day. The research contradicts the view that prolonged and … [Read more...]

Ballet has come as a miraculous cure for older women, as it is found to strengthens bones, staves off dementia and beats. As the lights dimmed, Jules Barker felt a great surge of nerves. On cue, she made her way to the middle of the floor, curtseyed and took up her position, ready for the music to start.The next few minutes passed in a flurry of elegant piqués and pas de … [Read more...]

A Danish study has concluded that strenuous runs are good. A recent study reported that joggers who exercise strenuously have the same life expectancy as people who do barely any exercise at all. But the author has now admitted he hasn’t actually proved this. “Training very hard ‘as bad as no exercise at all,'” reported the BBC. “Fast running is as deadly as sitting on couch,” … [Read more...]

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...]