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Our women’s health category is dedicated to providing you with information on all aspects of women’s health including studies, fitness trends, nutrition news and more. Everything you need to know to keep up to date on women’s health issues can be found here.

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Women’s Weight and Well-Being: Why We Need to Accept the Pregnant Body as a Valued Female Form
By Simone Holligan Women

Women’s Weight and Well-Being: Why We Need to Accept the Pregnant Body as a Valued Female Form

Pregnancy is a distinct life stage characterized by dramatic physiological changes, and medical tracking of those changes, including weight gain, is routine to monitor the health of the mother and the developing infant. What may be missing from weight monitoring is the psychological and emotional component of these changes. Western society tends to view the […]

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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Signs, Causes, and Treatments
By Chelsea Hammond Women

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Signs, Causes, and Treatments

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a health condition that affects women of childbearing age each month shortly before they begin menstruation. It can cause debilitating symptoms so it’s important to seek medical support if you suspect PMDD.

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Detecting Breast Cancer Early Could Save Your Life
By ActiveBeat Author Women

Detecting Breast Cancer Early Could Save Your Life

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, with the exception of skin cancer, accounting for about 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new diagnosis in females each year. The American Cancer Society’s estimates there will be 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer in the United States in […]

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder Is More Common Than Eating Disorders Like Anorexia and Bulimia, Yet Few People Are Aware of Its Dangers
By Eva Fisher, Fugen Neziroglu, and Jamie Feusner Your Health

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Is More Common Than Eating Disorders Like Anorexia and Bulimia, Yet Few People Are Aware of Its Dangers

While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. Body dysmorphic disorder is often hidden from public view due to the shame people feel about one or more parts of their body, yet it is a devastating, debilitating psychological […]

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Women’s Weight and Well-Being: Why We Need to Accept the Pregnant Body as a Valued Female Form
By Simone Holligan Women

Women’s Weight and Well-Being: Why We Need to Accept the Pregnant Body as a Valued Female Form

Pregnancy is a distinct life stage characterized by dramatic physiological changes, and medical tracking of those changes, including weight gain, is routine to monitor the health of the mother and the developing infant. What may be missing from weight monitoring is the psychological and emotional component of these changes. Western society tends to view the […]

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