A woman’s social interaction and social network can affect her health in significant ways, particularly her blood pressure level. A recent study published by the Journal of Hypertension showed that women who are more isolated tend to have higher blood pressure. The study included data from over 28,200 people (both male and female) who have […]
Women's Health Awareness
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of infertility in women. According to the U.S. Department of Health, about 10 percent of women in the U.S. have PCOS. PCOS is primarily caused by a hormonal imbalance, even though from the name it might seem that it’s caused by cysts in your ovaries. Instead, […]
2020 Breast Cancer Facts & Statistics
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so we want to take this opportunity to talk about the latest breast cancer facts, statistics, prevention measures and resources to help you. Currently, 1 in 8 women develops breast cancer, which is about 13 percent of women in the U.S. While that number may seem scary, know that […]
Why All Women Should Care About Their Cholesterol
Cholesterol levels should be something all women pay attention to, whether 25 or 75 or somewhere in between. According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 3 adults have high cholesterol, but many people don’t realize it. The only way to know whether or not you have high cholesterol is to have your blood tested regularly. […]
Spotting Signs of Anxiety in Women & Teenage Girls
Women are approximately twice as likely to develop some type of anxiety disorder than men. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety is also one of the top mental disorders in the U.S., with about 264 million sufferers nationwide. Because anxiety is such a pervasive problem (especially among women), a coalition […]
7 Health Conditions That Affect Women More than Men
Women have the incredible ability to do things that men cannot do—namely, grow a human being inside of them! But unfortunately, women are also prone to developing certain conditions more than men. Some of these health conditions affect women more simply because of their body structure and the fact that many women go through pregnancy […]
