http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20080915/stroke-after-sex?page=2
Sex triggered a life-threatening stroke in a healthy 35-year-old Illinois woman.
Sex- and orgasm-triggered strokes in relatively young women and men are rare, but not unheard of. They require a combination of factors and events not unusual in themselves, but which are highly unlikely to occur at the same time.
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http://www.mamashealth.com/sleep/
Sleep allows our body to rest and to restore its energy levels. Without enough restful sleep, not only can we become grumpy, irritable, inattentive and more prone to accidents. Adequate sleep is essential to good health and quality of life.
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Lupus is one of many disorders of the immune system known as autoimmune diseases. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system turns against parts of the body it is designed to protect. This leads to inflammation and damage to various body tissues.
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http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSPEP000/3460/3460.html
Breast care is an important part of breastfeeding. Your comfort may influence whether you decide to breastfeed or continue to breastfeed.
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http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/depress.htm
Life is full of ups and downs. But when the down times last for weeks or months at a time or keep you from living “normal,” you may be suffering from depression. Depression is a medical illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things.
It is different from feeling “blue” or down for a few hours or a couple of days. It is not a condition that can be willed or wished away.
What causes depression?
There is no single cause of depression. There are many reasons why a woman may become depressed:
Not all people with depression have the same symptoms. Some people might only have a few, and others a lot. If you have one or more of these symptoms for more than 2 weeks or months at a time, see your doctor.
Depression can make you think about hurting yourself or suicide. You may hurt yourself to:
You might feel like your pain is too overwhelming to cope with, but those times don’t last forever. People do make it through suicidal thoughts. If you can’t find someone to talk with, write down your thoughts. Try to remember and write down the things you are grateful for. List the people who are your friends and family, and care for you. Write about your hopes for the future. Read what you have written when you need to remind yourself that your life is IMPORTANT!
Most people with depression get better when they get treatment.
Once identified, depression almost always can be treated either by therapy, medicine called antidepressants, or both. Some people with milder forms of depression do well with therapy alone. Others with moderate to severe depression might benefit from antidepressants. It may take a few weeks or months before you begin to feel a change in your mood. Some people do best with combined treatment — therapy and antidepressants.
The decision whether or not to stay on medications is a complicated one that should be discussed with your doctor. Medication taken during pregnancy does reach the fetus. In rare cases, some antidepressants have been associated with breathing and heart problems in newborns, as well as jitteriness after delivery. However, moms who stop medications can be at increased risk for a relapse of their depression. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking antidepressants during pregnancy. Your doctor can help you decide what is best for you and your baby.
If you stopped taking your medication during pregnancy, after delivery you may need to begin taking it again. Be aware that because your medication can be passed into your breast milk, breastfeeding may pose some risk for a nursing infant.
However, a number of research studies indicate that certain antidepressants, such as some of the SSRIs (a class of antidepressants for treating depression and anxiety disorders that includes medications like Zoloft), have been used relatively safely during breastfeeding. You should discuss with your doctor whether breastfeeding is an option or whether you should plan to feed your baby formula. Although breastfeeding has some advantages for your baby, most importantly, as a mother, you need to stay healthy so you can take care of your baby.
Below are some people and places that can help you get treatment.
If you are unsure where to go for help, check the Yellow Pages under “mental health,” “health,” “social services,” “suicide prevention,” “crisis intervention services,” “hotlines,” “hospitals,” or “physicians” for phone numbers and addresses.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/caffeine.html
Caffeine is a drug that is naturally produced in the leaves and seeds of many plants. It’s also produced artificially and added to certain foods. Caffeine is defined as a drug because it stimulates the central nervous system, causing increased alertness. Caffeine gives most people a temporary energy boost and elevates mood.
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http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/the-benefits-of-coffee
Anything this good must be bad.
That’s the prevailing attitude when it comes to caffeine, isn’t it? We crave it. We guzzle it. It makes us feel good — better able to handle an overbearing boss or an unruly pack of toddlers. But then… we feel guilty about it, suspecting that sooner or later, it’s going to do us in.
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http://www.mamashealth.com/plastic/vag.asp
Some women who decide to have vaginal rejuvenation surgery also make the decision to have a labiaplasty at the same time to correct irregular or enlarged labial lips. Not only is vaginal rejuvenation geared at tightening the vagina it is also supposed to improve the perineum area. Unfortunately vaginal rejuvenation surgery has its share of critics as some people tout it as being unnecessary.
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http://www.mamashealth.com/wine/
There has been much discussion in the past as to whether drinking in moderation results in good or bad effects on one’s health. Much of this hot topic has revolved around wine consumption. It has been stated and supported by various medical health professionals that there are health benefits to drinking wine in moderation.
Women typically get heart disease much later than men, but not if they smoke.