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Benefits Of Calcium

Health Encyclopedia: Menopause Lifestyle Changes

Lifestyle Changes

Simple changes in lifestyle and diet can help control menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. Avoid hot flash triggers like spicy foods, hot beverages, caffeine, and alcohol. Dress in layers so that clothes can be removed when a hot flash occurs. For vaginal dryness, moisturizers, and non-estrogen lubricants, such as KY Jelly, Replens, and Astroglide are available.

Healthy Diet

When women reach menopause, they are at increased risk for heart disease. A heart-healthy diet is an im...

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Expert & Community Posts

Yoga and Osteoporosis

By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...spotted this interesting piece about the possible benefits of yoga in fighting bone loss:... Read more »

What Calcium Means for Your Heart

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...words, decades of clinical studies that examined the benefits of calcium supplementation did not... Read more »

Bone Friendly Recipes for Osteoporosis Awareness Month

By Rose Chon , Health Expert

...of preparation, so you can save time and reap the benefits of these calcium-rich foods!With just... Read more »

Tanning Salons and Vitamin D Hype

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...misinform customers by explaining that the UVA rays can benefit your skin and boost your skin's... Read more »

Are You Taking Your Calcium Yet?

By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...motivate us already, here's one more study showing the benefits of a regular calcium supplement:... Read more »

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Health Guide

Osteoporosis: Lifestyle Changes

...already experienced osteoporosis-related fractures, however, 1,000 mg daily may not add any protective benefits without bone-building medication.Some experts suggest that all pregnant women,... Read more »

Kidney Stones: Other Treatments

...fatty acids, which are found in oily fish like mackerel, salmon, and albacore tuna, have many health benefits but the most current evidence suggests they do not help prevent kidney stones. A 2005... Read more »

Medications Used for Migraine Prevention

...valproate reduces migraine frequencies by 30 - 50% or greater by the end of 1 year, after which the benefits remain stable.Gabapentin (Neurontin). A 2001 multicenter study found that 2,400 mg/day... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Medications

...There is also some evidence that mesalamine reduces the risk for colon cancer. Mesalamine seems to benefit women more than men. All mesalamine preparations appear to be safe for children and for... Read more »

Information on Keeping a Heart healthy Diet: unsaturated fats, low fat diets

...essential for healthy development in children. Public attention has mainly focused on the possible benefits or hazards of monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated (PUFA) fats.Polyunsaturated... Read more »

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