Life Expectancy For European Women Is Longer Than For Men, But Not Better

European women live longer than men, because of both biological and behavioral advantages, but women’s longer lives are not necessarily healthy lives. Studies commented on by Dr Vannuzzo at the ESC Congress 2011, show that due to increase in tobacco and in women, the gender gap is decreasing…

Improving Body Image Helps Us To Lose Weight

Almost a quarter of men and women in England and over a third of adults in America are obese. Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease and can significantly shorten a person’s life expectancy…

Signs Of Domestic Violence Not Recognized By Health Care Providers

Despite billions of dollars spent on health care each year, the United States ranks 27th out of 33 developed countries for life expectancy at birth. Leading causes of infant mortality are complications related to pre-term birth or low birth weight-outcomes that have been linked with domestic violence…

Spanish Health Survey Finds Women Live Longer But In Worse Condition

Although women have a longer life expectancy, they experience a much greater prevalence of disability in old age than men do. This is the main conclusion of the study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Women’s Health. “We focused on a socioeconomic position factor such as educational level and health factors such as limitations to daily activity…

Ontario Women Live Longer But Don't Prosper: Study

While Ontario women live longer than men, a majority are more likely to suffer from disability and chronic conditions, according to a new women’s health study by St. Michael’s Hospital researcher Dr. Arlene Bierman. What’s more, low-income women have more chronic conditions, greater disability and a shorter life expectancy than women in high-income groups.