The over-indulgent holiday season and the beginning of a new year can make people who are overweight consider changing their eating habits. While there are thousands of fad diets and products on the market targeted toward those with a desire to lose weight, few address the real problem. There is no quick fix for poor…
There are many skin treatments are available with the potential to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Many of these treatments are only temporary, though, in the fact that they do not improve the quality of your skin, only its appearance. Fortunately, a new skin treatment is available, called Portrait Skin Regeneration…
It is expected that almost 300,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S in 2014. This is a scary number, even more frightening for the women who are diagnosed. However, treatment for this deadly disease has improved, especially when it’s detected early. The best option available is to have regular screenings…
For women, hormones and female reproductive issues begin with puberty and continue to a concern in some fashion or another throughout their lifetimes. Later in life, however, these issues begin to change as a woman enters the menopause stage of her life. Each woman is different, and can experience different levels of discomfort as their…
Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, have been used by women for birth control for decades. Although there are many other types of contraceptives available, many can have serious side effects and are often inconvenient for those who are not planning a pregnancy in the near future. These devices are inserted into the uterus, and offer many…
Highlighting the beauty of the eyes is one of the primary reasons why people wear makeup every day. For those with light colored eyelashes or eyebrows, there’s a dramatic difference once they apply mascara or brow liner, emphasizing the look of their eyes. However, makeup wears off throughout the day and doesn’t tend to stay…
Women who had a cesarean section with their first delivery often wonder if they are able to have a vaginal delivery when they become pregnant again. A VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean, is a common option for many women. Not all women are candidates for VBAC, but for those who are there are advantages…
All women need to establish a relationship with a reputable gynecologist. Many women make the mistake of thinking that they only need to see their OB/GYN during child bearing years. This is a misguided thought that can lead to serious medical problems throughout a woman’s lifespan. Many women are unsure of what they will experience…
A lump found in the breast can be a worrisome finding for any woman. A breast cyst aspiration can help doctors to determine what the mass or lump found in the breast is for an accurate diagnosis. Many women choose not to have their breast cyst aspiration done at a hospital. There are often significant…
Many people in the United States suffer from headaches. A headache is pain in any region of the head. It can occur on one side of the head, both sides, around the eyes, or at the bottom of the skull. Headaches can be dull, have a throbbing sensation, or be associated with very sharp pain.…
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