No – it’s not some bug you can catch while commuting. But what had long been anecdotal has recently turned out to be a fact grounded in scientific evidence: if a woman’s friend has a baby, she is more likely to have one too. American researchers have identified two main reasons for it, and it […]
Breastfeeding has a number of benefits, and current guidelines recommend that every mother practices it for at least six months. However, it has recently turned out that it can have another, previously unknown effect. New research highlights the contribution of breastfeeding to reduction of the risk of stroke. Stroke is one of the most common […]
All diets and food cultures have their own benefits and disadvantages with absolutely different effects on our body’s health. Bone health may be one of the most important one that you should be looking after. Especially, if you are a woman who has already gone through menopausal period and are trying to cope with the […]
However long your working week may be, you are likely to wish it was shorter. If it’s a 9-hour-a-day that you are used to, the next time you are asked why you are so sleepy and tired, refer to the study from this article. A recent research found that those clocking up more than forty-five […]
We are used to hearing that young ladies are beacons of health; they are strong and never experience anything worse than flu once a year. However, it turns out it’s another myth, and a rather debilitating one. There are quite many conditions and diseases that target young ladies, and the fact that few people believe […]
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) must we one of the most widespread viruses that nobody has heard about: up to 50% of all adults have it without even knowing. However, it can be very dangerous for your unborn baby. Get acquainted with CMV Most people unknowingly carry a whole range of viruses that cause few problems if at […]
Most women think that it’s normal to have painful periods and never talk about it with their docors. Thats a mistake: in many cases, period pain derives from a serious condition called endometriosis. Invasion of endometric tissue Up until several years ago, endometriosis was almost a taboo subject, and even doctors knew little about it. […]
Around 10% of all babies are born prematurely – that is, before 37 weeks. The vast majority of them grow up to be healthy and happy kids, but some develop serious health issues. What can you expect after a premature birth? Around 10% of all babies are born prematurely – that is, before 37 weeks. […]
There are no people in the world who have not experienced any kind of pain such as toothache, headache, pain in muscles etc. Usually we wait for it to vanish or just take painkillers, sometimes excessively. But we do not even think that simple painkillers can affect our health a lot. We are used to […]
New moms are usually overwhelmed with new experiences and duties after their babies are born. The amount of information about things they need to do now is so huge that it often leaves little to no time for self-care. At the same time, this is a vital issue, because the merrier a mother is, the […]
Many women who decide to have an abortion – be it for medical or psychological reasons – still want to have a baby in the future; however, there is a common myth that getting pregnant after an abortion is difficult and unsafe. Is this true? Many women who decide to have an abortion – be […]
Most post-menopausal women experience the so-called “hot flashes”, or periods of feeling intense heat with no external sources causing it. Such warmth attacks can irritate and make you feel worse, especially if night sweats are also experienced. Now researchers have revealed that hot flashes can indicate that the person experiencing them is likely to develop […]
The majority of women living in the 21st century have a goal of pursuing a career that will bring them money and fame. Yet this aspiration comes at a price: many of them postpone having a child and end up babysitting someone else’s babies. Studies conducted in the 00s made everyone think that it is […]
Beauty will save the world, this is so true. But women’s beauty is not eternal and affected by merciless time. Women have always been searching for anti-aging remedies and techniques. In this article we will familiarize you with a relatively new cosmetological method to preserve face and neck skin fresh and beautiful, and also eliminate […]
How long does a pregnancy last? It is a rather simple question, isn’t it? However, there are certain misconceptions concerning this issue, which we are going to dispel. Pregnancy in Figures A pregnancy comprises of the first, the second and the third trimester, 13 or 14 weeks each. You may also come across the so-called […]
Most of us have never even heard about fibromyalgia until Lady Gaga revealed in a documentary that she struggles with it. Suddenly this quite common and debilitating condition, so often misunderstood and undiagnosed, was catapulted into the spotlight. And yet, everyone should know more about fibromyalgia, since it can strike any of us unexpectedly. We […]
It is widely believed that a newborn baby is a great form of contraception – presumably, a breastfeeding mother can go on for years without getting pregnant. Various tribal cultures are often cited as proof, together with lots of anectdotal evidence. However, it is not true. So how soon can you get pregnant? Ovulation vs […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder, which unfortunately is a problem for every fifth woman. Scientists are still uncertain why this disorder develops. Whatever the reason, PCOS is always uncomfortable and quite often a woman cannot conceive a child. Even when she succeeds, all nine months there is a big threat to her […]
Weight loss is a burning question almost for everyone nowadays. While it is an everlasting fight for the health and beautiful body for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Today we will help you to identify the reasons why it is so challenging to lose weight for women with PCOS and give you several tips on […]
The thyroid gland is one of the most important organs in a human body because it produces thyroid hormones, which influence particularly every cell, and any under or excess production of the hormones have an immediate influence. The thyroid gland is relatively small and has the shape of a butterfly. Why healthy thyroid gland is […]