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Herbal relief: Women’s health

Herbal remedies have a long history of use in treating a range of discomforts and health problems that women experience throughout their lives.

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Women’s brain health tied to vitamin D status

Two new studies show that not getting enough vitamin D can contribute to the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

Nutrient-dense diet has extra benefits for women’s brains

It’s different for girls…women’s brains need a variety of nutrients, especially polyphenols, omega-3 oils and folate, to maintain mental and emotional well-being.

Emphasis on healthy protein may help delay natural menopause

A diet rich in fish and legumes may help to delay the natural menopause, while high dietary intake of refined carbs, such as pasta and rice, may instead help to hasten it.

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Start improving health before birth to beat child obesity

Scientists urge mums to address five key modifiable factors that could influence their child’s risk of being overweight late in life.

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Blueberries a prescription for a healthy heart

New evidence shows that daily consumptions of blueberry powder can improve blood pressure and arterial health in postmenopausal women.

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Health risks for women and men from industrial chemicals

Two new studies have linked industrial chemicals to breast cancer and damaged sperm – how many more before we take this stuff seriously?!

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Healthy eating could reduce the risk of preterm birth

What you eat matters; new evidence suggests a link between a mother’s diet and the risk of pre-term birth

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Sun exposure lowers women’s risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Women with the highest lifetime exposure to sunlight have a dramatically reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

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Strawberries, blueberries can cut women’s heart attack risk

Regularly eating lots of strawberries and blueberries may be good for women’s hearts, a new study suggests

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