Enjoying this blog? Check out the rest of the Health & Wellness Channel 
I know, I know, the blog is Lively Women, but today we’re focusing on the guys as part of the Science & Health Channel’s monthly Theme Day. This month’s topic is, you guessed it, men’s health.
According to WomensHealth.gov (ironic, no?), even though men’s life expectancy is approaching ours, they still need to be extra careful […]
Actress Sally Field is going to plotz when she hears about this new once-a-year treatment to prevent osteoporosis. It makes her beloved once-a-month Boniva (ibandronate sodium) look like a pile of poo.
Ivanhoe Newswire reported earlier this month that annual doses of zoledronic acid (brand name Reclast) have been clinically proven to demonstrate a 70% reduction […]
Your fingers are tingling, your wrist is aching, and you can’t bear the thought of typing just one more e-mail. Face it, girl, you’ve got carpal tunnel syndrome, and in today’s overconnected society, it’ll get much worse if you don’t do something about it fast!
Although carpal tunnel can be the result of a impact (like […]
You know that using an exercise ball can help you strengthen your core muscles and improve your balance and posture, but are you getting the greatest benefits out of this inexpensive, highly effective tool?
For instance, are you making sure your ball is fully inflated? Are you positioning yourself properly to avoid injury and maximize your […]
Last night while I was taking Pickles out to do her business before bed, we were pursued by an aggressive Doberman who scared the bejezus out of me. I grabbed Pickles and we ran onto the deck and inside without injury, but it freaked me out. After I called Animal Control, I couldn’t […]
I was talking with a client who specializes in skin care about my current facial moisturizer, which I won’t name. Because he’s an expert, I asked him for a recommendation regarding some of the products I’m using now. He checked the ingredients and got back to me with some alarming news
Ingredients Water, Glycerin, […]
A study by a London hospital suggests that changing hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle may affect muscles and ligaments, possibly leading to more injuries for women during certain parts of their cycle.
Lead researcher Dr Stephen Sandler, an experienced osteopath, said: “There was a clear link between hormone levels and laxity of joints, […]
I’m definitely a habitual offender when it comes to carrying a purse that’s too heavy. But it’s more than inconvenient and awkward to carry — it can cause injury.
Bags for women have become bigger and heavier as designers combine briefcases with handbags and straps have become longer but the extra leverage has many patients […]
A new study indicates that daily use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a common class of antidepressant, may increase the risk of fracture in people over 50.
“Other studies have pointed to this [link], but our study confirms it,” says David Goltzman, MD, one of the study’s authors. Goltzman is director of the […]
There’s skinny fat, and then there’s fat fat. You can be small but still have higher-than-healthy body fat, which means that you can experience body fat-related health issues even if you’re a size 6.
Women who aren’t overweight but still have a high percentage of body fat may have more inflammation in their bodies, an […]
A Dozen Steps
A Hearty Life
Alzheimer's Notes
Astronomy Buff
Autism Vox
Baldiness
Breaking the Mirror
Breastfeeding 1-2-3
Cancer Commentary
Daily Tomorrow
Diabetes Notes
Eating Fabulous
Fertility Notes
Genetics & Health
Health and Men
Healthbolt
Help My Hurt
Kids Health Notes
Lively Women
Mental Health Notes
Pink Ribbon Review
Tales of CFS
Veggie Chic
Weighting Line
.gif)
Recent Comments