Heart disease is the number one killer of women in America, and some of the key warning signs can be uncovered in a place you probably aren't thinking to look: your OB-GYN's office.
A doctor specializing in women's health explains what you can learn about your cardiovascular wellbeing from your gynecologist, including the heart risk hiding behind your hot flashes, what a waist measurement can tell you that weighing yourself can't, and why the age you start menopause is so important. |
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Feeling connected to others is essential to our well-being, but finding your people isn't always easy. On the latest episode of Next Question, Katie sits down with author Priya Parker to explore how we can build stronger friendships, create meaningful connections, and find more joy in coming together.
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Believe it or not, the holiday season is just around the corner — and the savvy shoppers on our team have made it easier than ever to satisfy everyone on your list, thanks to our carefully researched guide to the greatest gifts of the year. It's stuffed with highly recommended finds from our staff, including personal picks from Katie and John, and there's plenty to choose from for the wellness warriors in your life.
Case in point: This FDA-approved at-home laser gently warms the dermis, where wrinkles form, prompting the skin to rebuild its own collagen. It's an investment, but it's still more affordable than regular in-office treatments, which can cost thousands — and it would be a great treat for yourself, too.
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Pelvic health disorders affect one in four women — but too many suffer in silence. Northwell's Women’s Pelvic Health Program makes it easier than ever to find effective treatment options, thanks to dedicated nurse navigators who connect patients with the right expert from the start, so women can get personalized care without the guesswork. They're offering appointments in the New York metro area, with education and support available nationwide.
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Researchers recently discovered that a more simplified method of hypertension treatment may yield better results. After study participants with uncontrolled hypertension received combination medications in a single pill alongside structured healthcare support, they saw their systolic blood pressure fall by 19.1 mmHg (compared to 9.0 mmHg in the control group).
Heart health isn’t just about what happens at the cardiologist’s office. With our partners at CocoaVia, integrative cardiologist Dr. Arash Bereliani explains why sleep, stress, nutrition, exercise, and menopause can all factor into prevention long before symptoms appear.
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Weill Cornell Medicine has received NIH funding to continue developing an experimental medication called BP4L-18:1:1 that could help fight nerve pain without the use of potentially addictive opioids. The research team now intends to investigate a more targeted drug-delivery approach to improve effectiveness while possibly reducing the dose required.
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Aging impacts the body in countless ways, and eye function is no exception. As the years pass, conditions like diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration have a higher chance of reducing vision or causing blindness. But here’s the good news: There are steps you can take now to help keep your sights on a future of continued eye health.
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We'll see you next Wednesday. Be well. |
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