‘Health’ Archives
Breast Cancer and Hormone Replacement Therapy – What Are the Risks?
Unfortunately, there is no escaping the menopause for most women :( And with the menopause comes a whole lot of other problems, such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems and mood swings. So many women turn to hormone replacement therapy to counteract some of these side effects. But a new study published today (Wednesday October 20, [...]
How Does the “I like it” Campaign on Facebook Help Promote Breast Cancer Awareness?
Women on facebook were at it again last week. Posting cryptic facebook status updates and leaving the boys wondering what was going on, that is. At least, that was the intention. Last year, women simply posted a color on their facebook status update - in reference to the color of the bra they were wearing. Last week, women were simply [...]
Health 101: Jennifer Love Hewitt Has Been Vajazzled but What Exactly is Vajazzling? (video)
An article I wrote last week brought up the subject, in a roundabout way, of vajazzling. For those that missed it the first time around, vajazzling was made famous by actress Jennifer Love Hewitt back in January 2010 on the TBS Lopez Tonight show. Jennifer Love Hewitt did not invent vajazzling - its been around for a few years - but she [...]
Jennifer Love Hewitt is a rape victim in “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” (video)
Jennifer Love Hewitt has taken on a "darker" role with her most recent T.V. appearance; tonight, she stars as Vicki, a multiple rape victim in the T.V. series Law and Order: SVU. The program is also an opener for the new spin-off T.V. series Law and Order: Los Angeles, as the issue of rape kit tests moves across country in the story line. The [...]
Verde Valley Sanctuary in Arizona Holds “365 Days of Hope” Raffle to Help Domestic Violence Victims
Continually raising money to keep domestic violence shelters open is not easy. So, many shelters often have to come up creative fundraising methods. How do you think of something original, yet inventive, that will generate a much needed cashflow to keep vital services for abused women open? The Verde Valley Sanctuary, located at an [...]
Carrie Underwood on the Cover of October’s Issue of Women’s Health Magazine (video)
Country singer Carrie Underwood appears to be the "perfect" picture of health for young women everywhere, in a Hollywood world where alcohol and drugs are more the "norm." Carrie Underwood appears on the cover of October's issue of the Women's Health magazine and is interviewed on how she maintains her healthy lifestyle, despite a busy schedule [...]
Do Men Really Suffer From the Menopause Too?
We all know that women have to go through that "certain period" in their lives called the menopause. But do men suffer from the menopause too? And no, I don't mean enduring their wife/girlfriend's menopausal problems :) I mean, an actual male menopause. Many women would argue that men do (and its a topic that has been hotly debated for [...]
Help for Pregnant Women on Low Income in the United States
Any health problem in the United States is costly, if you cannot afford health insurance. So, if a woman becomes pregnant and cannot afford health insurance, what forms of government assistance can she expect to receive? Medicaid and WIC are two of the main federally funded government programs that provide some assistance (both financial and [...]
Dove’s “Campaign for Real Beauty”: Raising Self-Esteem in Young Women (video)
Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty has been running since 2004, yet many young women still feel the pressure of media and advertising over what is considered "beautiful." Young women and young girls are extremely impressionable and are heavily influenced by the images surrounding them in magazines, books an on T.V. If a young woman does not [...]
The Different Types of Reflexology Practices
Reflexology is generally practiced on the feet and hands. However, today there a number of different types of reflexology practices emerging including facial reflexology, maternity reflexology, baby reflexology and vertical reflexology. You may or may not have heard of some or all of these types of reflexology practices. Maternity and baby [...]
