Stress is a reaction to a change or a challenge. In the short term, stress can be helpful; it makes you more alert and gives you the energy to get things done. But long-term stress can lead to serious health problems. Women are more likely than men to report symptoms …
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Why is seafood good for women’s health?In addition to numerous other nutrients, seafood contains two important omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Many Americans do not get the recommended amount of Omega-3, which is about 1-3 grams per day, according to the American Heart Association. According …
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I’ve been fighting like a girl since birth due to congenital heart defects. I want to share my story to hopefully encourage and inspire others. I was born in October of 1979. I was deemed healthy and sent home from the hospital. When I was only five days old, my …
Read More »My fight like a girl is a lot different than some of the other stories that you have posted. Mine started in my early teens. My periods would be horrible. I would bleed for weeks and weeks, and then maybe not bleed for a week, and then bleed for several …
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My name is Phyllis K from Lincoln Delaware and originally from NYC. I have had heart disease for 35 years. I have had 3 heart surgeries to replace my tricuspid valve. In 2000, I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibulation and am now on blood thinners. I had a brain bleed …
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I never thought my life was interesting enough to consider writing about, but in the past few years it became apparent even to me, that because of my unusual health circumstances, I did indeed have quite a story to tell. To understand the miracles that I have experienced, you must …
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