A stroke, sometimes called a “brain attack,” happens when blood flow to a part of the brain stops or is blocked and brain cells begin to die. Stroke is the third leading cause of death for women. Stroke also kills more women than men each year. A stroke can leave…
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Endometriosis is an uncomfortable condition characterized by pelvic pain during menstruation. It can even cause aching and cramping in your abdomen and lower back. While you should work with your doctor to come up with a pain management plan, you can also care for yourself with at-home treatments. Lifestyle changes,…
What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, tightness in the chest, or coughing. After the age of 15, asthma is more common in girls and women than in boys and men. Women with asthma may have more asthma symptoms during certain times…
How to strengthen pelvic floor muscles? The short answer is exercise. But first things first. Let’s look at what is the pelvic floor, followed by what makes the pelvic floor muscles loose, how to identify it, and how to use Kegels exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles. What is the…
This post offers four effective workouts for women with hypothyroidism. Managing your normal routine can be challenging when you have hypothyroidism, particularly with all the aches, pains and other symptoms, not to mention the sense of fatigue. Sticking to an exercise or fitness routine can seem impossible. However, it is…
Today, I am honored to present the inspiring story of a breast cancer survivor in her own words. My name is Divya, and I am a breast cancer survivor. Life had been pretty good until my 35th birthday. I am happily married to the love of my life Rajat, have…
New mommy? Oh, the happiness with that bundle of joy in your arms! But sigh! On your toes 24 x 7 x 365? Tiring, right, even though you’d never admit it! There are days when you have to hold your baby all the time, pacing the floor. I’ve been there,…