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Conversación sobre la salud: Conversaciones con pacientes sobre fibromas uterinos
Read More: Conversación sobre la salud: Conversaciones con pacientes sobre fibromas uterinosEste artículo se preparó en asociación con The White Dress Project. La Dra. Kristen A. Matteson hizo la revisión médica de este artículo. Los fibromas uterinos son la condición ginecológica más común para mujeres de edad reproductiva. Para cuando cumplan 50 años, hasta un 80% de mujeres habrán desarrollado fibromas, y el 20% de esas…
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Training News Roundup: Summer 2021
Read More: Training News Roundup: Summer 2021Femme (Fat)al Girls rule when it comes to fat burning, according to research published in Experimental Physiology. Women who are fit and healthy tend to burn more fat than men, giving us the metabolic advantage when it comes to insulin sensitivity and endurance. Muscle biopsies taken from participants who took part in a cycling test…
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6 Killer Workouts to Do at the Beach
Read More: 6 Killer Workouts to Do at the BeachAh, the beach — the sun, the sand … the workout? Why not! Sand is a forgiving surface, reducing the force of normally high-impact moves such as plyometrics. It’s also unstable, requiring all those small, stabilizing muscles to play a bigger role than they usually would on solid ground. These eight exercises leverage those sandy…
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4 Food Combinations to Boost Nutrient Absorption
Read More: 4 Food Combinations to Boost Nutrient AbsorptionYou’re eating right, taking all the right supplements and exercising regularly, but you’re not seeing the results you want. Maybe you’ve nailed down exactly what you have to eat to live your healthiest lifestyle, but have you thought about the combinations of foods you eat? How about the ingredients you’re combining, beyond your basic macronutrients? …
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The Pain Gap: Why Women’s Pain Is Undertreated
Read More: The Pain Gap: Why Women’s Pain Is UndertreatedWhen Karen Finney went into the hospital for brain surgery, she was well aware of the gender pain gap: women in pain are taken and treated less seriously than men in pain. Women of color are affected even more severely, and as a Black woman, Finney knew the hill to relief would be even steeper…
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June Policy Roundup
Read More: June Policy Roundup1. The Affordable Care Act Lives to Fight Another Day On June 17, 2021, the United States Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit that would have made the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional. The argument, brought by several Republican state attorneys general, was that Congress had effectively undone the individual mandate by making the tax penalty…
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Contraception Is Free to Women, Except When It’s Not
Read More: Contraception Is Free to Women, Except When It’s NotBy Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News For Stephanie Force, finding a birth control method that she likes and can get without paying out-of-pocket has been a struggle, despite the Affordable Care Act’s promise of free contraceptives for women and adolescent girls in most health plans. The 27-year-old physician recruiter in Roanoke, Virginia, was perfectly happy…
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5 Fit Women Who Inspire Us to Keep Pushing
Read More: 5 Fit Women Who Inspire Us to Keep PushingIf you’re familiar with Oxygen, you know that five inspiring women are selected to be featured in the print magazine’s Future of Fitness column. Think you have what it takes? Send us your story. Kimberly Kenney Winston-Salem, North Carolina 44 • 133 lb • 5’5” Certified personal trainer Fettuccine Fiasco. Kimberly Kenney had been on high…
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The Ring-Ready At-Home HIIT Boxing Workout
Read More: The Ring-Ready At-Home HIIT Boxing WorkoutAt some point, you grow tired of the same old cardio routines — treadmill, elliptical, running, boot camps, what have you — and need something a little different to mix things up. How about boxing? It’s more stimulating than most cardio machines, provides an incredible cardiovascular and conditioning workout, and can be done at home with…
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Fasted Cardio vs. Non-Fasted Cardio for Maximum Fat Loss
Read More: Fasted Cardio vs. Non-Fasted Cardio for Maximum Fat LossAn article published in The New York Times on December 3, 2019 reported that, “Cyclists who peddled on an empty stomach burned twice as much fat.” It has been reported in the scientific literature in the past that aerobic exercise after an overnight fast accelerates the loss of body fat. Research has shown that low…
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Allie Long Shares How She Gets Her Mind and Body Game-Day Ready
Read More: Allie Long Shares How She Gets Her Mind and Body Game-Day ReadyPlaying for the U.S. women’s national soccer team is demanding — there’s no denying that. Allie Long, a professional midfielder on the OL Reign and the USWNT, burns through endless energy through practices, scrimmages, games and her fitness routine off the field. To stay healthy and at the top of her game, she relies on…
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7 Ways to Improve Your Quality of Sleep
Read More: 7 Ways to Improve Your Quality of SleepAccording to the National Sleep Foundation, adults between 18 and 65 years old should aim to get seven to nine hours of sleep each night for optimum recovery. For those 65 and older, the recommendation is seven to eight hours each night. Everyone knows sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind, so why…
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Should Fully Immunized People Wear Masks Indoors? An Infectious Disease Physician Weighs In
Read More: Should Fully Immunized People Wear Masks Indoors? An Infectious Disease Physician Weighs InBy Peter Chin-Hong, University of California, San Francisco With the highly infectious delta coronavirus variant spreading at an alarming rate, the World Health Organization in late June 2021 urged people to again wear masks indoors – even those who are fully vaccinated. And on July 15, Los Angeles County, California, announced that it would again…
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Medication safety, Opioid use disorder, Opioids, Otc medication safety, Pregnancy, Prescription drugs, Substance abuse
Using for Two
Read More: Using for TwoJen Simon tried many times to quit using the opioids she first started taking to help with painful periods, and then, to ease her anxiety and depression. But, she just couldn’t seem to stop — until she found out she was pregnant with her second son. “It was much easier to quit for someone else,”…
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Living With Fibroids
Read More: Living With FibroidsDid you know the vast majority of American women will probably get uterine fibroids by age 50? But despite being common, there’s not a lot of talk about fibroids in the national conversation on women’s health. Women trying to understand their fibroid diagnosis and treatment and management options often get incorrect information, which contributes to…
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6 Exercises to Boost Mobility and Balance
Read More: 6 Exercises to Boost Mobility and BalanceBalance is a component of all movement, and combining it with your mobility training preworkout reinforces equilibrium in your kinetic chain and improves stability, alignment, strength and flexibility. It also can help prevent injury, hone focus, boost body awareness and train patience. Do these moves in order as part of your warm-up routine. Numbers 1, 2, 4 and 5 train mobility/balance, and numbers 3 and…
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Being Pregnant Was Wonderful. And Overwhelming.
Read More: Being Pregnant Was Wonderful. And Overwhelming.As told to Shannon Shelton Miller Every time I visited the doctor during my pregnancy, I’d take a test or undergo a screening to make sure my baby was all right. My healthcare providers (HCPs) checked my vitals too, giving me a clean bill of physical health each time. But no one asked how I…
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Before Shark Week and ‘Jaws,’ World War II Spawned America’s Shark Obsession
Read More: Before Shark Week and ‘Jaws,’ World War II Spawned America’s Shark ObsessionBy ‘Shark Sense’ sought to prepare troops for encounters with the marine predators. Navy Archives Similarly, the Navy’s 1944 pamphlet titled “Shark Sense” advised wounded servicemen stranded at sea to “staunch the flow of blood as soon as you disengage the parachute” to thwart hungry sharks. The pamphlet helpfully noted that hitting an aggressive shark…
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Oxygen Live Workout: Janelle Trujillo
Read More: Oxygen Live Workout: Janelle TrujilloRegister here for a live workout with Janelle Trujillo on July 28 at 12:30 p.m. EST (9:30 a.m. PST). If you’re unable to attend this event live, we will post the workout here for on-demand viewing post-event. Stay tuned for the details on this at-home live workout with Janelle Trujillo! Oxygen Live Workouts As the…
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Clinically Speaking: Talking to Patients About Uterine Fibroids
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Talking to Patients About Uterine FibroidsThis article was developed in partnership with The White Dress Project. Medically reviewed by Dr. Kristen A. Matteson Uterine fibroids are the most common gynecological condition among women of reproductive age. By the time they turn 50, up to 80% of all women will have developed fibroids, with 20% of those women experiencing symptoms that…
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Clinically Speaking: What Are My Options Following a Fibroid Diagnosis?
Read More: Clinically Speaking: What Are My Options Following a Fibroid Diagnosis?This article was developed in partnership with The White Dress Project. Medically reviewed by Dr. Kristen A. Matteson Uterine fibroids are the most common gynecological condition among women of reproductive age. By the time they turn 50, up to 80% of all women will have experienced fibroids, which are noncancerous (benign) growths that develop in…
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Clinically Speaking: What to Ask Your Healthcare Provider If You Think You Have Uterine Fibroids
Read More: Clinically Speaking: What to Ask Your Healthcare Provider If You Think You Have Uterine FibroidsThis article was developed in partnership with The White Dress Project. Medically reviewed by Dr. Kristen A. Matteson Uterine fibroids are the most common gynecological condition among women of reproductive age. By the time they turn 50, up to 80% of all women will have experienced fibroids, which are noncancerous (benign) growths that develop in…
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chronic pain, Medication safety, Opioid use disorder, Opioids, Otc medication safety, Pain, Pain management, Prescription drugs, Research, Science, Substance abuse
Designing Less Addictive Opioids, Through Chemistry
Read More: Designing Less Addictive Opioids, Through ChemistryBy Aaron W. Harrison, Austin College What if there was a way for pain patients to get all the pain-relieving power of opioids with none of the addicting side effects? Opioids are one of the most powerful pain medications available, but millions of Americans have struggled with prescription opioid misuse after getting hooked on the…
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Quick Facts About the Tokyo Olympics
Read More: Quick Facts About the Tokyo OlympicsThe Olympic theme song (John Williams’ Olympic Fanfare and Theme) has been stuck in our heads for weeks — but now the Tokyo Olympics is days away! When the 2020 Olympics was postponed due to COVID-19, the world was understandably devastated. Now we can’t wait to support our athletes as they conquer their sports starting…
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55 Fast Fat-Burning Tips
Read More: 55 Fast Fat-Burning TipsBy Shoshana Pritzker IN THE KITCHEN 1. Keep the Calories Up. Whether you prefer to eat three meals or six meals per day is up to you. What really matters is eating enough calories throughout the day to keep your metabolism fired up and provide you enough energy for the day. Believe it or not,…
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Abortion Opponents Are Chipping Away at Reproductive Rights — One State at a Time
Read More: Abortion Opponents Are Chipping Away at Reproductive Rights — One State at a TimeFor Laurie Roberts, helping women access abortion care means seeing them jump through one hoop after another. As co-director of the nonprofit Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund (MRFF), she’s fielding 35 calls per week from people seeking monetary, informational, logistical and emotional support for abortions. She shared a recent example, which she says is all too…
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10 Possible Causes of Fatigue — and How to Resolve Them
Read More: 10 Possible Causes of Fatigue — and How to Resolve ThemAre you constantly tired throughout the day and can’t make it through without a nap? Has your brain fog gotten so out of control that your daily to-do list seems impossible to accomplish? Have you felt like your body and mind are out of sync when performing a simple task, let alone a tough workout?…
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Webinar: “Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Mom: Reducing Barriers to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder”
Read More: Webinar: “Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Mom: Reducing Barriers to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder”The opioid epidemic in the United States continues to undermine the health of women and their families. Pregnant women and new moms with opioid use disorder face a unique set of challenges. And they’re often afraid to seek help, which keeps them from both treatment for themselves and prenatal care. Our goal at HealthyWomen is…
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Black Mold Poisoning: Should You Be Worried? with Jenna Phillips Ballard
Read More: Black Mold Poisoning: Should You Be Worried? with Jenna Phillips BallardBlack Mold Poisoning: Should You Be Worried? with Jenna Phillips Ballard Jenna Phillips Ballard returns to the show to have a very important conversation with Natalie Jill about something that affected Jenna in a big way. That’s black mold poisoning! Jenna Phillips Ballard is a coach, speaker, and co-founder of Ascension Leadership Academy. She is on…
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Oxygen Live Workout: Booty and Abs With Sandra Jersby
Read More: Oxygen Live Workout: Booty and Abs With Sandra JersbyRegister here for a 30-minute live workout with Sandra Jersby on July 7 at 12:30 p.m. EST (9:30 a.m. PST). If you’re unable to attend this event live, we will post the workout here for on-demand viewing post-event. This workout from Sandra Jersby will utilize tempo changes and circuit-style training to torch your glutes and…
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3 Big Moves: Drop Sets, Supersets and Giant Sets
Read More: 3 Big Moves: Drop Sets, Supersets and Giant SetsIf you’re looking to shake up your workout routine, there are three techniques you should consider adding to your repertoire: drop sets, supersets and giant sets. These advanced techniques are used to boost the intensity of a workout, improve muscular endurance and shock your body to prevent a plateau. This kind of training also can…
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Ultimate Full-Body Workout: Indoor Rowing
Read More: Ultimate Full-Body Workout: Indoor RowingBy Lisa Steuer Looking for a cardio workout that will whip your whole body into shape? The rowing machine in your gym may be a better choice than the treadmill or elliptical. More and more people are realizing the fitness benefits of rowing without ever stepping foot near any water. Rowing combines cardio with resistance…
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ANIMAL CUTS® POWDER
Read More: ANIMAL CUTS® POWDERAnimal Cuts Powder is a versatile, fat-torching matrix delivering a complete, comprehensive, and effective metabolic powerhouse. Weight management is of prime concern for those who live the active mindset lifestyle – men, women, anyone who is trying to get shredded. Diet, meal preparation and exercise all have to come together in the ideal balance, whether…
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Acceso a atención médica, Atención médica, Condiciones crónicas, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Cuidados preventivos, Desigualdades de la salud, Desigualdades raciales, Diabetes, Enfermedad cardíaca, Obesidad, Política, Profesionales médicos
Lo que debe saber sobre la obesidad
Read More: Lo que debe saber sobre la obesidadEste artículo es parte del proyecto conjunto Recupere su bienestar de HealthyWomen y Black Women’s Health Imperative. Revisado por Ariana Chao, Ph.D. La obesidad es una enfermedad que afecta al 41.9% de las mujeres en Estados Unidos, muchas de las cuales tienen otras condiciones médicas causadas o empeoradas por la obesidad. Si usted o algún…
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Acceso a atención médica, Atención médica, Condiciones crónicas, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Cuidados preventivos, Desigualdades de la salud, Desigualdades raciales, Diabetes, Enfermedad cardíaca, Investigación, Obesidad, Política, Profesionales médicos
Factores ambientales y sociales, no solo dieta y ejercicio, factores que contribuyen con la obesidad
Read More: Factores ambientales y sociales, no solo dieta y ejercicio, factores que contribuyen con la obesidadEste artículo es parte del proyecto conjunto Recupere su bienestar de HealthyWomen y Black Women’s Health Imperative. En la escuela primaria, una enfermera escolar le dijo a Kylie* que estaba “demasiado” gorda. Para cuando alcanzó la adolescencia, un pediatra le dijo que pierda peso. “Es verdad, era un poquito gorda”, dijo Kylie, “pero solo tenía…
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Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Periods
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About PeriodsMedically reviewed by Dr. Jessica Shepherd Half the world’s population get a period, but the stigma surrounding menstruation leaves many people feeling too ashamed or uncomfortable to talk freely about periods. As a result, symptoms like heavy bleeding may go undiscussed and undiagnosed, potentially causing serious health problems. How can we know what’s “normal” if…
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Brain Benefits for Women Over 50 this Summer
Read More: Brain Benefits for Women Over 50 this SummerSummer brings longer days, which means more time to spend outdoors… soaking up that precious sunshine. While we may all know that feel-good feeling from spending time outdoors brings, there is actually more to it than you think! There are very real mental and brain benefits of getting adequate sunshine exposure. Spending time in the…
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4 Things Women Can Do To Improve Their Health
Read More: 4 Things Women Can Do To Improve Their HealthAre you a woman looking for ways to live a healthier lifestyle? Many women aren’t happy with the way their bodies look and how they make lifestyle choices. If you’re wanting to be a little healthier, there are some simple changes you can make to see a big difference in your overall health and well-being.…
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How Sarah Baartman’s Hips Went From a Symbol of Exploitation to a Source of Empowerment for Black Women
Read More: How Sarah Baartman’s Hips Went From a Symbol of Exploitation to a Source of Empowerment for Black WomenBy Rokeshia Renné Ashley, Florida International University In “BLACK EFFECT,” a track from Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 2018 collaborative album “EVERYTHING IS LOVE,” Beyoncé describes a quintessential Black female form: Stunt with your curls, your lips, Sarah Baartman hips Gotta hop into my jeans like I hop into my whip, yeah The celebration of Sarah Baartman’s…
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Coronavirus, COVID-19, Medical tests, Prevention, Preventive health, Research, Science, Vaccinations, Vaccines
Delta Variant Makes It Even More Important to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, Even if You’ve Already Had the Coronavirus
Read More: Delta Variant Makes It Even More Important to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, Even if You’ve Already Had the CoronavirusBy Jennifer T. Grier, University of South Carolina As someone who studies immune responses to respiratory infections, I’ve watched news of the emerging coronavirus variants with concern. I wondered whether vaccination or previous infection would provide protection against SARS-CoV-2 strains, especially the new, highly transmissible delta variant, which has rapidly spread to at least 70…
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The 100-V-In Fitness Quest: Midpoint Check-In
Read More: The 100-V-In Fitness Quest: Midpoint Check-InWe’re halfway through the month, so if you’ve been following along with the plan, you should be halfway through your V-In Fitness Quest! It may be a rest day in the overall plan, but you’re well on your way to those 100 straight reps. (You are keeping up, right? If not, you can always play catch-up…
