Women Cope Better With HIV/AIDS When They Have The Love Of A Dog Or Cat

A spoonful of medicine goes down a lot easier if there is a dog or cat around. Having pets is helpful for women living with HIV/AIDS and managing their chronic illness, according to a new study from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. “We think this finding about pets can apply to women managing other chronic illnesses,” said Allison R…

Women Who Use Sunless Tanning Products Spend Less Time In The Sun

According to a study published Online First by Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, a survey of young women indicates that those who use sunless tanning products spent less time tanning in the sun or under UV lamps, especially those who use sunless tanning products a lot…

Heart Disease is the Number 1 Killer of Women – CardioChoices.com Shares Statistic, Insights

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is excellent for getting out the word that early detection through mammograms at doctor-recommended intervals can save women’s lives. CardioChoices.com notes that while breast cancer gets a lot of attention, women are far likelier to develop and die from heart disease.

(PRWeb October 27, 2011)

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Women who exercise a lot hit menopause early

Women who spend a lot of time exercising or eat a heart-healthy diet appear to reach menopause earlier, according to a Japanese study — findings that researchers say could be important for cancer prevention.

Women Who Exercise Often Hit Menopause Earlier

Women who spend a lot of time exercising or eat a heart-healthy diet appear to reach menopause earlier. While that doesn’t prove work-outs and healthy foods are directly responsible, researchers say the findings could be important for cancer prevention

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