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By Tracee Cornforth, About.com Guide to Women's Health since 1997

Learn to Love Exercise

Wednesday February 28, 2007
According to About.com Longevity Guide Mark Stibich, Ph.D., "Exercise is critical for a long, healthy life. Exercise not only increases longevity, but it also helps us feel better now. As ... Read More

Study Confirms Increased Risk of Blot Clots for Contraceptive Patch Users

Tuesday February 27, 2007
The Ortho Evra weekly contraceptive patch doubles the risk of blot clots over oral contraceptives for its' users, according to an article in Consumer Reports. Although the complete findings of ... Read More

Diagnosis - Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, or PMS?

Tuesday February 27, 2007
From the time Elizabeth Freundel was 12 years old she was overwhelmed by depression and anxiety. This was difficult to understand since she had been a carefree and happy child. ... Read More

Walk Your Way to a Longer Life!

Friday February 16, 2007
Did you know that you can add two hours to your life for every hour that you walk? The American Heart Association says you can, and they have developed tools ... Read More

How to Prevent the Leading Cause of Death in Women

Thursday February 15, 2007
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the U.S. While it’s true that the majority of women still believe that breast cancer is the leading cause ... Read More

Texas Mandates HPV Vaccine for Preteens

Monday February 5, 2007
Texas is now the first state to require HPV vaccine for girls ages 11 or 12. Although the vacinne isn't required for school entrance until the start of the 2008 ... Read More

The Facts About Heart Disease for Women

Monday February 5, 2007
Imagine one of every three women in your family, at your job, at your church, or your friends. Now think about these women no longer being around because they've had ... Read More

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