women's health

February is American Heart Month, and Friday the 5th is dedicated to “Go Red for Women” day, to raise awareness of the number one killer of women — heart disease. Since the movement began in 2004, cities across the country light up landmarks in red to celebrate, including Niagra Falls, the Empire State Building, and this year — courtesy of Highmark insurance — the spire on top of Fifth Avenue Place in NYC.

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Eating a diet that includes a variety of seafood can be very good for your health. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least twice a week. Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent macular degeneration, cardiovascular disease, and a host of other illnesses.

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Feeling hot and bothered? You're not alone. As many as 75% of women experience hot flashes during menopause. Nonmenopausal hormonal conditions can also cause that sudden hot, sweaty feeling.

Fortunately, there are many nonprescription steps you can take to keep your cool when you experience a hot flash.

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It turns out that it if you grew up eating lots of soy, it may help to protect you from breast cancer, according to a recent study out of the National Cancer Center. In the report, doctors spoke with some 1600 women of Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino descent who were now living in this country.

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Men and women have different body types, so it makes sense that we should focus on different types of exercises.  To get fit and toned, but keep the long and lean look, personal trainers Kristal Richardson and Tracy Anderson offer tips and alternatives to exercises that should be avoided.

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