Women health tips from Johns Hopkins Medicine
"Flexibility and stretching are an important part of your overall fitness, but did you know that they can help set the stage for better heart health? Kerry Stewart, an exercise physiologist at Johns Hopkins, says that although stretching workouts don’t …
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"You’re pregnant, and you’re hungry all the time. You might feel like saying, “Hey, I’m eating for two, pass the ice cream. And the chips. And those other chips.” But while occasional indulgences are certainly fine, snacks are not created …
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If you’re a millennial and a woman, you may think you’re too young to worry about heart disease. But think again, says Johns Hopkins cardiologist Roy Ziegelstein. Unlike conditions such as strep throat that take only days to cause symptoms, …
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"Are you in the majority of Americans who say their job is a main cause of stress, even for those who love their work? Working women are especially vulnerable to stress, says psychologist Jennifer Haythornthwaite, director of the Johns Hopkins …
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You finished your workout, and you feel fabulous, fit, and … famished. What should you eat? Kathleen Johnson, a dietitian at Johns Hopkins, says the key is aiming for balance between protein, fats and carbohydrates instead of emphasizing one food …
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"Feeling a little gaseous now and then? You’re not alone. Digestive issues like gas, constipation and diarrhea affect about 15 percent of people in Western countries. What you eat can make a difference, according to Johns Hopkins doctor Linda Lee. …
