There is a lot of focus put on the effects of excess weight on heart health. Yet being physically active is just as important in protecting against heart disease, especially once a woman gets beyond 30 years of age. How a person chooses to live their life has the biggest impact on their long-term health. […]
Treating gestational diabetes with a high blood pressure diet
A diet first designed to help treat high blood pressure has shown some promising results in improving pregnancy outcomes in women with gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, affecting around 8 percent of all pregnancies. The high blood sugars from the diabetes can result in the developing […]
Why weight loss may be a good thing to cut pre-eclampsia risk
A recent review of the research field on body fatness and pre-eclampsia risk has added more evidence for how these two factors are linked together. Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy seen as high maternal blood pressure, protein in the urine and severe fluid retention. Pre-eclampsia is the most common complication of pregnancy, affecting […]
About polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common problems affecting women of child-bearing age. Learn why PCOS is a serious problem for women and how dietary and lifestyle changes can help manage and potentially even reverse many health and fertility problems associated with this condition. PCOS is a health problem that can affect […]
Eating secrets that keep weight off after menopause
Staving off gradual weight gain throughout life is tough, and is even tougher for women after menopause. Recent research into the eating habits of post-menopausal women has given insight into effective ways to combat this. For women, menopause is a time in their life where changes in hormones make it more likely they will gain […]