Women Articles

Women Articles:

Supplements of Calcium Help Weight Management in Postmenopausal Women

A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial found that 1,400 or 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day in overweight postmenopausal women was associated with significantly better body/trunk composition and noticeably less weight gain. /audio/podcast_QandA/Supplements_of_Calcium_Help_Weight_Management_in_Postmenopausal_Women.mp3

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Regular Multiple Vitamin Use Reduces Risk of Heart Attack by 41%

A new Swedish study followed 31,671 women ages 49 – 83 for 10 years, evaluating the use of a multiple vitamin and the risk for a first heart attack. The women who consistently used a multiple vitamin for greater than five years had a 41% risk reduction for a heart attack, compared to women who did not take a multiple vitamin.

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Coffee Lowers Stroke Risk

Drinking two or more cups of coffee per day is associated with a 22% - 25% lower risk of stroke in women. The study followed 34,670 Swedish women for more than 10 years.

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Top Ten Women’s Health Articles

This week we compiled our top ten Women's Health news from the last two years! These articles include valuable information on hormone balance, bone health, cancer risk reduction, heart health, and more. You’ll also see the facts on how bone drugs, estrogen replacement, and anti-depressants damage health. Be in the know. Learn how to attain and maintain optimum health and youthful vitality for life!

Read More: bioidentical hormones, breast cancer, estradiol, Estriol, Green Tea, Vitamin D, women