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938 days ago
Some are associated with lifestyle choices Although many risk factors for breast cancer cannot be controlled -- such as genetic mutations, age, and family history -- others are associated with lifestyle choices. Here is a list of lifestyle factors that may increase a woman�??s risk of breast cancer: Not having given birth to children. Using oral contraceptives, depending on at what age and for how long they were taken. Using post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Abuse of alcohol. Being obese and eating a high-fat diet. Getting inadequate physical exercise.
935 days ago
What to expect Caesarean section, also called C-section, is a surgical procedure in which a baby is removed from the womb through an incision in the mother's abdomen. Here is what to expect after a C-section delivery: The pain is typically worst on the first day after surgery, then it should begin to subside. Vaginal discharge is normal. Drink plenty of water each day -- between eight and 10 glasses. Avoid lifting heavy objects and climbing stairs. Don't drive until you can wear a seat belt comfortably. Call your doctor if the incision site becomes red and swollen.
933 days ago
Too much inactivity can atrophy muscles, physical therapists warn Pregnant women restricted to bed rest can and should do safe, specially-designed physical activity, say experts at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Women with high-risk pregnancies (including nearly all those carrying triplets or more) are regularly put on bed rest. But, in many cases, the incapacitating effects of total bed rest are not being addressed, leaving some expectant mothers ill-prepared for pre- and post-partum physical and psychological challenges. "As a result of prolonged bed rest, pregnant women experience an array of symptoms ranging from cardiovascular deconditioning, musculoskeletal discomforts, stressful postures and positions, skin breakdown, muscle weakness, as well as psychological issues such as guilt, stress, and depression," Jean Irion, a professor of physical therapy at the University of South Alabama said. Irion teaches physiotherapists to develop safe ...
928 days ago
Proper hygiene can keep bacteria at bay Urinary tract infections are very uncomfortable, and can lead to serious health problems if not treated promptly with antibiotics. Here's how you can help prevent urinary tract infections: Drink plenty of water each day. Don't let your bladder get too full or wait too long urinate. Take showers instead of baths. Wash genitals before and after intercourse. Women should not use douches or feminine sprays that could irritate the urethra. When women use the toilet, wipe from front to back to prevent spreading bacteria from the anal area.
924 days ago
Researchers say first helps against asthma, while second works against eczema Filling up on apples and fish during pregnancy might protect your child from developing asthma and allergic diseases, a new study shows. Researchers from the Netherlands and Scotland have found that eating apples throughout pregnancy may protect against wheezing and asthma in 5-year-old children, while fish consumption may lower the risk of eczema, an allergic skin condition. The findings were to be presented at the American Thoracic Society's International Conference in San Francisco. "To our knowledge, we are one of the first studies evaluating the influence of maternal consumption of so many different foods and food groups during pregnancy on childhood asthma and allergic disease," said study author Saskia Willers of Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Previous studies in the same group of children found that maternal intake of vitamins E and D, and zinc during pregnancy may also ...
