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People Who Regularly Consume Nuts May Be Less Likely To Develop Heart Disease

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Image Source: HuffingtonPost Source: Reuters Health People who regularly eat a variety of nuts including walnuts, peanuts and tree nuts may be less likely to develop heart disease than individuals who rarely or never eat nuts, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers examined information on medical history, lifestyle and eating habits for more than 210,000 healthcare […] Read More

2017 Fall & Winter Fashion Trends!

Posted on November 18, 2017November 17, 2017 by Better Health For Women

It is almost time to pull out our parkas but always a good time to look stylish – even if it is under many, many layers. Wondering what you can do to keep your wardrobe current this season? Read on for my top 5 trends for Fall/Winter 2017. TREND 1: Seeing Red Beyond a doubt, […] Read More

Tips for Battling Dry Skin During This Winter

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Livestrong.com The winter holidays are near and bring great excitement. However, they can also have their list of challenges. Unfortunately, the combination of cold and dry winter air along with central heating can cause unsightly skin dryness and flaking. This can be especially difficult to treat while traveling to see family and friends, as I […] Read More

Taking On The Tough Mudder: Empowering Women

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Better Health For Women

There is nothing like a challenge to make you feel accomplished. My friends and I recently did just that. We participated in a Tough Mudder competition and it was an exhilarating experience! Learn more about what a Tough Mudder is and how you can train and compete in one. What Is Tough Mudder? Some of […] Read More

Conscious Planning May Reduce Stress and Create Greater Fulfillment

Posted on October 17, 2017October 16, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Written By: Alana Karran In a production driven society, goal setting is like breathing air. Task lists clutter the offices of nearly every professional and even children carry around to-do lists. While goal setting is an important step toward reaching a desired outcome, for many, it is laden with stress. In fact, according to psychological […] Read More

Effective Steps to Enhance Concentration

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Better Health For Women

By Sarah Bamber I have always admired people who have an outstanding ability to keep their concentration on a task. Whether in the office, reading a book or even writing an article, success comes along with an innate ability to focus on the task at hand. Luckily, there are many ways to incorporate concentration boosting […] Read More

USPSTF Recommends Counseling Youth on Sun Protection Behavior

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Original Source: HealthDay News The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that fair-skinned individuals aged 6 months to 24 years and parents of young children be counseled regarding skin protection behaviors, while for adults over age 24 years, clinicians should consider the individual’s risk of skin cancer before providing counseling. These findings form the […] Read More

Breast Cancer Screenings Still Best for Early Detection

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Original Source: HealthDay News Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States, and routine screenings remain the most reliable way to detect the disease early, a breast cancer expert says. “Breast cancer can be treated more successfully if detected in its early phases, while it is small […] Read More

Resilience: How to Optimally Weather the Storm

Posted on October 16, 2017November 9, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Written By: Alana Karran Everyone, at one time or another, will need to weather a storm. Be it a personal crisis, family emergency, natural disaster or other unexpected trauma, how you approach the situation will have an impact in the moment and potentially for years to come. Some people crumble at the stress of a […] Read More

Rapid, Easy Zika Test Developed

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Original Source: HealthDay News A new fast, easy and cheap “dipstick” test for the Zika and dengue viruses could revolutionize public health response to dangerous tropical germs, a new study reports. The test accurately diagnoses Zika and dengue and can tell the two mosquito-borne viruses apart, an area in which commercially available tests now stumble, […] Read More

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