Featured
Womens Health
Sugar Editorial Picks
Mad Men: Is Birthing in the '60s as Bad as You'd Think?
Sunday's Mad Men told me more than I ever wanted to know about childbirth in the '60s. Betty Draper is hushed away from her husband upon arriving at the hospital, forced to fill out paperwork midcontractions, and bossed around by an unsympathetic nurse whose bedside manner approximates a warden's — you made your bed now have your baby in it.
What did I expect anyway — for Betty to have her baby in the master bath while Don burned lavender and massaged her shoulders.
Self Breast Exams – No Longer Needed?
If you often forget to perform your monthly self breast exams, you can rest easier and maybe even take the item off your to do list. An analysis by Cochrane Collaboration of two large studies on self breast exams (SBE) found that monthly self exams did not reduce breast cancer deaths. Even worse, these self exams lead to increased numbers of biopsies of benign lumps.
Other Search Results
Best and Worst Cities for Women's Heart Health
An estimated one-third of women suffer from heart problems, and according to the American Heart Association, where you live may actually make a difference.
The heart association's Go Red For Women campaign recently commissioned a study to rank the best places for women to live in the United States for a healthy heart. It included an analysis of 22 factors affecting women's heart health, including rates of cardiovascular mortality, high blood pressure, exercise, smoking, stress levels, and the numbers of people who commute by bicycle or on foot.
National Women's Health Week
We are already mid week in National Women's Health Week and I am just now getting around to telling you about it. Better late than never, right? The week starts annually on Mother's Day as a reminder to mothers, who generally put themselves last on the list, to take care of themselves.
Six Health Mistakes Many Women Make
Doing your best to keep on top of your health? Most of us are, but there are some things that we all unknowingly do that could be sabotaging our health efforts more than we think. Prevention spotted some of the most common health mistakes women make.
Free Video Workouts From Women's Health
In these tight times, anything that's free is a major plus in my book. So if you're looking for workout routines you can download that won't cost a dime, Women's Health has got you covered.
They offer downloadable video workouts that you can put on your computer or portable media player, so you can exercise at home or at the gym.
Days of Wine and Sunlight
Today, I am happy to be the bearer of good news. Two of life's simple pleasures may be beneficial for women's health: wine and sunlight.
A recent Spanish study found that 6.8 ounces of wine a day, be it red or white, increased women's HDL cholesterol, which is considered that good kind of cholesterol.
Are Occasional Breaks From the Pill Necessary?
Almost every woman I know has been on the pill at some point in her life, and many of us started when we were under 20 years old. It has many health benefits, such as preventing unwanted pregnancies, decreasing the risk of ovarian cancer, and alleviating PMS symptoms. The one big negative about the pill is that statistics show being on it for longer than 10 years puts you at a higher risk for breast cancer.
Looking to Move? Try Burlington, VT
After looking at the 100 largest metropolitan areas in America, Burlington, VT, came out on top as Self magazine's "fittest, healthiest, and happiest" city to live in for women. The magazine studied almost 8,000 different pieces of data in 50 categories and consulted a panel of experts to come up with its rankings. Information factored into the creation of this list includes rates of diseases, air quality, unemployment statistics, and health habits such as exercise and smoking.
Physical Traits Give Clues About Your Health Risks
There are many things we can do to enhance our health and prevent illness. Exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, not smoking, limiting your alcohol intake, and reducing your stress can add years to your life. Who knew that your appearance and physical characteristics such as finger length and your sense of smell could let you know what health risks you might be prone to?
More on PopSugar
Fall Award Season
Top Brands
Christian Dior
Benefit
Fly London