Recently added articles from A Friend Indeed:
The exchange.(Q A)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2006 ... DEAR AFI: After a recent bone density scan, I just received a diagnosis of osteoporosis. Before being put on medication, my doctor did one further simple blood test for calcium, vitamin D and parathyroid hormone (PTH). It turns out that I have high levels of calcium and PTH in the ...
Watch those trans-fatty acids!(NUTRITION)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Heart disease kills women. In fact, each year more middle -age and older women die from cardiovascular disease than breast cancer. The good news is that your risk of heart disease can be greatly reduced through lifestyle modifications--specifically a healthy diet and daily exercise. ...
Here's to a healthy New Year!(FITNESS)
Jan 01, 2006; ... It's 2006 and you're hoping that your New Year's resolution to exercise on a regular basis will last all year long. Sure, there'll be obstacles--like bad weather and other people's needs--but there are ways to deal with each and every one of them. As a personal trainer, I have helped many ...
Women tough out heart disease.(HOTFLASHES)
Jan 01, 2006 ... In a clinical research study entitled Gender and Perceived Severity of Cardiac Disease: Evidence that Women are "Tougher," researchers at the College of Pharmacy and Cardiovascular Health Center, University of Michigan, found that women rated their heart disease no more severely than men, ...
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!
Jan 01, 2006 ... EVE's Quest, created by Montrealers Joanna Broadhurst and Odette McCarthy, is a new trivia game that "cheers women's achievements, honours their struggles, reclaims language and helps us learn about women." The object of the game is, of course, to have fun--and to spell out one of five ...
Prunes, colas & the tango?(HOTFLASHES)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Prunes seem to not only keep women regular but they also may reverse bone loss--in rats that is--so says a study from the Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, Oklahoma State University. (Menopause, Vol. 12, No. 6, 2005). Drinking cola beverages ...
Letters from AFI readers.(The Exchange)(Interview)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Moods and menopause DEAR AFI: I am a 56-year-old female currently going through menopause and that for about the last two to three years. I have the usual symptoms: hot flashes, mood fluctuation, etc. However, what I have the most trouble with are my emotions. I have become more ...
Alternative treatments.(Dong Quai )
Nov 01, 2005; ... Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) Description: Dong quai is a fragrant perennial plant, growing to two metres (6') tall, with large green leaves, hollow stems and clusters of white flowers. It is native to southwestern China and Japan where it is now cultivated extensively. Other ...
The Mediterranean diet.(NUTRITION)
Nov 01, 2005; ... During a recent vacation in Tuscany, I was struck by the passion that the Tuscan people have for food. They insist on fresh, locally produced ingredients and take time to enjoy leisurely meals. Even in small villages, the local "alimentaria" provides fresh bread and locally grown fruits ...
Staying active in winter.(FITNESS)
Nov 01, 2005; ... The cold weather is here and our tendency at this time of year is to stay inside and hunker down under our blankets. But our midlife hearts and bones still need exercise to stay strong and healthy. What are the best ways to maintain our fitness levels when temperatures dip? Here are some ...
Congratulations, Janine!(HOTFLASHES)(Janine O'Leary Cobb)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Last month, Janine O'Leary Cobb, founder of A Friend Indeed in 1984, was honoured, alongside 30 other activists, by the U.S. National Women's Health Network (www.nwhn.org). The NWHN stated that these 29 women and one man, among them Mary Lou Ballweg, who established The Endometriosis ...
New Hormone Therapy guide.(HOTFLASHES)
Nov 01, 2005 ... In September, for National Menopause Awareness Month, the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) published a comprehensive information booklet called Facts About Menopausal Hormone Therapy. The new booklet describes the research findings of the Women's Health ...
Acupuncture for urge incontinence.(HOTFLASHES)
Nov 01, 2005 ... A randomized controlled trial conducted by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland of 85 women (median age 51) experiencing symptoms of overactive bladder with urge incontinence showed that those who received acupuncture had a 59 ...
Exploring sexual function in women.(HOTFLASHES)
Nov 01, 2005 ... The report of an international conference, Women and the New Sexual Politics: Profits vs. Pleasures, which took place in Montreal last July has recently been put online. For a substantive critique and fascinating reading about the over-medicalization of women's sexual health and of "female ...
The aging brain explained.(The New Feminine Brain)(Excerpt)
Sep 01, 2005 ... As we age, we tend to notice that we forget things here and there. It can be annoying and sometimes frustrating. We worry that it may signal the beginning of decline, dementia or Alzheimer's. Which begs the question: What is going on in our brains at mid-life? To answer some of those ...
Will the pill make my periods return?(The Exchange)(Interview)
Sep 01, 2005 ... DEAR AFI: In the last six months, my period has stopped and started several times. I'm guessing that this is what they refer to as perimenopause. I'm only 43 and the problem is, I don't want to get pregnant. I haven't used birth control in about five years because I'm divorced and haven't ...
Pap test at my age?(The Exchange)(Interview)
Sep 01, 2005 ... DEAR AFI: I have had genital warts from the time I was a young adult. My doctor told me I should have regular Pap tests because there is a connection between the warts and cervical cancer. Now I'm 55 and it seems I no longer have the warts. Do I still need to get a Pap test?--M.J. ...
Blotchy cheek.(The Exchange)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... DEAR AFI: Recently, I've noticed a blotch of pale-brown pigmentation on my right cheek. It occurred after I started hormone therapy. Is there a connection? What can I do about it?--E.F. AFI: Hormones--whether they occur naturally from a pregnancy or by prescription such as birth ...
Dowager's hump.(The Exchange)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... DEAR AFI: I've noticed that I've been developing a bit of a bump on the back of my neck. My friend told me that it is a dowager's hump. Is it because I don't sit up straight or is it caused by something else?--H.S. AFI: Not sitting up straight will not cause a hump on the back ...
Low voice problems.(The Exchange)(Interview)
Sep 01, 2005 ... DEAR AFI: I've been in menopause for about a year and my husband tells me that my voice has dropped an octave and I sound a little hoarse. Could menopause be the reason?--M.T. AFI: It is unlikely that menopause would affect your voice. You need to see a health-care ...