Some women love their shoes so much it hurts.

That is the conclusion of a new study that looks at the link between shoes and foot pain. It was based on questioning of 3,378 men and women from Framingham, Mass., about their shoes in the past and the present. Their average age was 66.

The researchers found that women who had mainly worn supportive footwear like sneakers or athletic shoes in their early years cut their risk of foot pain later by more than half, compared with women who had worn shoes that gave average support, like hard-soled or rubber-soled ones. Read the rest of this entry »

All babies are born with the ability to suck, however, most of the time a newborn needs to be taught how to breast feed. New mothers often feel discouraged or alone in this adventure. Breast feeding can be frustrating or it can be the most enjoyable experience. Taking the time to learn the proper technique will make both you a baby enjoy the Breast feeding experience.

1. Make sure you are in a comfortable position. If you aren’t comfortable, then the baby won’t be either. Sometimes it helps to sit in a rocking chair or lay sideways on a bed.
   You might also try playing some relaxing music and dimming the lights. Read the rest of this entry »

Being overweight in middle age reduces your likelihood of gliding into your 70s without any health problems

like diabetes, heart disease, or cancer. It also reduces your odds of being able to walk up a flight of stairs or get through your day without crying. Obese women have it toughest, finds a new study published today in the British Medical Journal. They’re nearly 80 percent less likely to experience “healthy survival” when they reach age 70, compared with women who gained fewer than 9 pounds since age 18.

Are the researchers showing that thin women who maintain their weight over the years actually live longer? Well, no, but they do indicate that these women live better, not just avoiding chronic diseases but also sidestepping mental and physical health problems Read the rest of this entry »

Eating a folate-rich diet has been shown to decrease the risk of developing colorectal cancer in women, according to a new study.

Reuters reports that a South Korean study found females who ate the most folate had about a two-thirds lower risk of getting the disease than women who got smaller amounts of the vitamin.

The amount of folate in a man’s diet did not influence the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer, however.

Researchers involved in the study say the findings are significant because they suggest that diet modifications may help cut the risk of disease. Read the rest of this entry »

Viagra, or sildenafil citrate to give it its scientific name, has quickly become one of the most well known drugs in the world. But just how effective is it?

In terms of helping a man get and maintain an erection, you would have to say its very effective. Studies have conclusively shown that to be the case.

However, there has been considerable debate over the safety of the Viagra, particularly in relation to its possibility of an increased risk of heart attack. Although, there is no danger for individuals with a stable, healthy hear, the advice is much less clear for those with known problems in that area. Consultation with a GP should always be sought beforehand. Read the rest of this entry »

“Masturbation is sex with someone you love”, said Woody Allen, but many women feel ashamed to masturbate. Not only is it ok to masturbate, there are also great health benefits…..

If you’re like most women, you’ve been brought up to think of the idea of masturbation as something dirty, shameful or embarrassing.

While masturbation is considered perfectly acceptable for men, it’s always been something of a taboo subject for women. Not only is it not wrong for women, it can actually have far reaching side effects that can be good for your health.  Read the rest of this entry »

Drinking alcohol causes around 13 per cent of a range of cancers in women, with the risk increasing from just one glass a day, researchers have found.

Women who drink one small glass of wine a day are increasing their risk of developing certain forms of cancer by six per cent, Oxford University researchers found.

This means that around 7,000 cases of cancer in women in the UK are caused by them drinking just one alcoholic drink a day, the study revealed. Read the rest of this entry »