Migraine Management in Women
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In the U.S., an estimated 28 million people or more suffer from migraine. This disabling condition is more common in women than in men, with . . .
By Merle Diamond, MD, FACEP
July 6, 2005
Don't Let Athletics Run You Off Track: Injury Prevention for Women
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Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Among its many benefits are an increased sense of well-being and a lower likelihood of developing . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
May 3, 2005
Exercise-Related Injury in Women: Prevention and Recovery
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Exercise, with its numerous benefits to health and well-being, also carries risk for injury. Exercise-related injuries fall into two major categories -- acute injuries (e.g., . . .
By Jane E. Corboy, MD
May 3, 2005
Surgery for Weight Loss: Effects on the Reproductive Health of Women
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Clinicians are being faced with increasing numbers of women undergoing surgical procedures for the treatment of severe obesity. Patients who are considering weight-loss surgery must . . .
By Dorothy Roedel Ferraro, MS, CS, ANP, CNOR, RNFA
March 9, 2005
Weight-Loss Surgery: Special Considerations for Women
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For extremely overweight women, gastrointestinal surgery for weight loss, also called bariatric surgery, can be life changing. An operation to decrease weight may sound like . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
March 9, 2005
Change Your Behavior, Control Your Weight
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If you're overweight or obese, you're not alone. In the U.S., so many people exceed a healthy weight that obesity is considered an epidemic. Indeed, . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
January 12, 2005
Helping Women Lose Weight
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In the U.S., the prevalence of obesity has doubled over the past 30 years: Currently, about 30% of men and 35% of women are obese . . .
By Michael G. Perri, PhD
January 12, 2005
SSRIs: Effective Treatment for Depression
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One in four women will experience serious depression in her lifetime. The symptoms of depression last for at least 2 weeks and may include one . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
November 3, 2004
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
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Either psychotherapy or antidepressant medication is effective treatment for mild-to-moderate depression, and combining the two is optimal therapy for moderate-to-severe depression. This article will provide . . .
By Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
November 3, 2004
Your Thyroid Gland: Underactive? Overactive? Normal?
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Your thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system -- a group of organs that produce hormones to control your body's many functions. When your . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
September 9, 2004
