Lively Women

May 10th, 2007

Care for Your Psychological Self for Total Health

It’s another theme day at b5media, and this month is all about mental health.  Check out the round-up of posts over at Alzheimer’s Notes with Mary Emma Allen and Liz Lewis.
Particularly in the United States, where mental illness is often seen as a sign of weakness and self-medication (with alcohol, drugs, and even over-committed lifestyles) is […]

By Kristen King -- 7 comments

March 25th, 2007

Concerned That You May Have Fertility Problems? 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Melissa Stoppler, MD, offers 10 questions you should ask your doctor when being evaluated for fertility problems.  Here’s the short version:

What’s the official diagnosis, and how is it related to fertility?
If you’re not sure what the problem is, what diagnostic tests do you recommend?
What type of treatment do you recommend that I try first?
In your […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

March 24th, 2007

How Visiting Your Dentist Can Be Good for Your Breasts

First they were screening for osteoporosis, and now they’re screening for breast cancer!  Well, not quite yet, but new research has indicated that dentists may be great allies in the battle against breast cancer.
Academy of American Dentistry researchers discovered that…
…protein levels in saliva have great potential to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care […]

By Kristen King -- 3 comments