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Medical Bias Against Overweight Women: 4 Ways to Protect Yourself
There is a tension among the millions of women who fail to fall into the defined window of the Body Mass Index and how they are to find appropriate healthcare, not to mention a relationship with a physician that nourishes self-esteem. There are relatively few medical doctors who have signed on to the body positive movement, an important effort which emphasizes we should move beyond 21st century ideals...
February 18, 2023
6 Things Women Really Want in a Man
While each woman is going to have some variations in what she is looking for, most have the same main qualities they want in a partner. These qualities are indicative of the possibility of a lifelong partner, otherwise known as husband material. With at least a few of these attributes under his belt, the man you have is well on his way to being exactly what you need. Humor - A guy who can make you...
December 30, 2022
Does Caffeine Help Diabetic Women Live Longer?
While a diabetes diagnosis can come with a scary and long list of don’ts, it turns out that for women, tea and coffee should not be on that list. According to a preliminary study-, caffeine intake has surprising benefits for diabetic women. The study was presented at the -European Association for the Study of Diabetes (-EASD-) Annual Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal in 2017. A Fine Cup Of Coffee - The results...
November 22, 2022
Menopausal Hot Flashes Try These
Hot flashes, sudden -episodes- of intense warmth, blushing and sweating, are one the most recognized hallmarks of menopause. And they make some people truly miserable. In the most severe cases, hot flashes can affect quality of life as they may cause sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression, says -The North American Menopause Society. There are treatments for hot flashes, but many are not successful...
March 13, 2020
5 of the Most Influential Women in America
Women have often had to fight to make their mark, some gaining influence more easily than others. While power and influence come in many forms, only some have the capacity to inspire. These 5 American women have influenced the world in amazing ways. Oprah Winfrey - Arguably one of the most powerful women in television, Oprah Winfrey came from - humble beginnings - , suffering from poverty and sexual...
December 30, 2019
When Is Vaginal Dryness a Medical Condition?
Occasional vaginal dryness is usually nothing to worry about, common depending on where a woman is in her cycle, but when it becomes bothersome, it may be due to a medical condition. Perimenopause aside (because it's not a medical condition), vaginal dryness can be the result of kidney disease, insulin resistance and certain autoimmune disorders. Medications prescribed to treat certain health issues...
November 13, 2019
Why is Uterine Cancer on the Rise?
Uterine cancer has been on a dramatic rise, and doctors are scratching their heads trying to figure out why. They’re seeing more cases of a specific rare subtype, and it’s not following any familiar or predictable patterns. Here’s what you need to know about it. The Numbers Keep Rising - All subtypes of uterine cancer are on the rise, and researchers are only able to account for some of the math.  Uterine...
June 21, 2019
Women Are Wired to Depend on Men
Attitudes may have changed since the days when husbands brought home the bacon and when wives stayed home with the kids. But it turns out deviating from conventional gender roles makes both men and women miserable. Research by Karen Kramer and Sunjin Pak at the University of Illinois- examined data on nearly 1,500 men and 1,800 women and found the more women’s paychecks increased, the more women reported...
May 15, 2019
6 Reasons Women Today Have the Power That Counts the Most
Over the last several years, as an author, educator, and mentor of women, I have analyzed marriage from a multiplicity of angles—that is from material written by professional governmental, educational, and faith-based sociologists, scientists, and psychologists, as well as journalists, philosophers, and novelists. What strikes me overall is how each source (regardless of the author’s personal background,...
October 23, 2018
Is He is a Coupon or a Ticket?
If you're married then you found the "right one," right? If you have a boyfriend then you presumably found the "right one" as well, true? Not so sure? - If you're dating, well that can be a serious challenge. We go out with all these men trying to find the right “one” and the search for this person is often frustrating and disappointing. Online dating is the new way for people to meet each other, especially...
April 23, 2018