More on Women's Health

• Bulletin Board: A listing of events

  Thursday's highlights Big Band Music, 11 a.m. at Adult Activity Center, 401 SE 15th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $9. Call 954-462-6200. Caring for Your Treasures, 2 p.m. at Covenant Village of Florida, 9215 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Free. Call 954-472-...

• Staying Independent in Our Later Years

  There are many ways to keep on the move and living on your own in older age. We all hope to stay active and independent for the rest of our lives. And most of us want to stay in the familiar surroundings of our own homes and neighborhoods, rather than...

• Does an IUD Always Prevent Pregnancy?

  Q: What are the chances of an IUD not working? Can you get pregnant with an IUD? A: No method of birth control is perfect, but the intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most effective ways to prevent pregnancy. The risk of getting pregnant when an...

• Treating Anorexia Nervosa

  The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reported that hospitalizations for eating disorders have increased in the new millennium. The most common diagnosis was anorexia nervosa, accounting for 37% of hospitalizations in 2005 to 2006, an...

• Exercise Alone May Not Curb Hunger

  After an intense round of exercise, many people simply do not want food. For them, a workout is a natural appetite suppressant. But for others -- particularly the obese -- that same workout may not dim their hunger pangs at all. A recent study found that...

• Healthcare hurdle: Abortion funding

  by James Oliphant With House leaders struggling to reach agreement on healthcare legislation, aiming toward a possible vote this week, a new hurdle has emerged: abortion. Some conservative Democrats are threatening to pull their support from the massive...

• Your Turn: Women's Health

  Dr. Curt Jacobs joined us this morning to answer your questions about women's health. You can reach Dr. Jacobs at Pinewest OB/GYN in High Point. The number there is (336) 885-0149. ...

• A Female Perspective on Health

  Written by female doctors from the United States and United Kingdom, Women's Health For Life is a primer for learning how to take care of yourself throughout your life. The book ( DK Publishing; $30) claims to be as accessible as a cookbook, with...

• Fitness Tips for Women Over 40

  Walk. Lift. Stretch. Move. It's that easy to look years younger than your chronological age after you hit 40. After age 40, women are significantly more prone to contracting high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis and...

• Exercise Helps Fight Depression

  When Gaetano Vaccaro meets with depressed patients at Moonview Sanctuary in Santa Monica, California, he sometimes moves part of the session outside, taking a walk while talking. The result: "People's state of mind can shift." Depression can spawn a...

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