MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'health womens'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:35:50 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489887&cid=t_411776_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FYhyNGjbLtAo%2F CBS correspondent Lara Logan in Egypt On Tuesday, CBS News announced that foreign correspondent Lara Logan was beaten and sexually assaulted while covering Egypt’s revolution. “In the crush of the mob, she was separated from her crew. She was surrounded and suffered a brutal and sustained sexual assault and beating before being saved by a group of women and an estimated 20 Egyptian soldiers,” CBS said. This horrific situation has unfortunately been made even uglier thanks to an outpouring of vitriol on various Web outlets. The comments section of Gawker’s post on the assault became so choked with a mélange of victim-blaming toward Logan and racism toward her attackers that the post’s author, Hamilton Nolan, was forced to move “what seemed like the most egre... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489887 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:10:25 +0100 4489887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172133&cid=t_411776_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fs5fljhOPwJ4%2F photo: Thinkstock Attention married, red-headed women of Generation X who live in Las Vegas: You have very stressful lives. In fact, if you fulfill just one of those requirements, chances are you’re more stressed out than the guy on the street next to you. Yes, your suspicions are correct — women are 8% more stressed than men. And don’t even get us started on married women. They’re 11% more stressed out than their single counterparts. And researchers say that the husband and kids are to blame. Check out the other most stress-inducing characteristics on The Daily Beast. Along with the recent finding that women with high-stress jobs are almost twice as likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, we’re wondering where women can get a break when it comes to stress. To ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172133 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:35:07 +0100 4172133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168020&cid=t_411776_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fr6A2AdhmgxU%2F photo: Thinkstock In as little as two years, scientists say that there could be a 30 second test to spot early signs of Alzheimer’s that could be given to people as early as in their 40s. The aim is that patients could then take steps to prevent the onset of the disease. While this sounds too good to be true for those who have lost a family member to Alzheimer’s, the question still remains: What if the prevention is unsuccessful? Would you rather know that you were going to get Alzheimer’s and spend a lot of time and money trying to delay the onset, or would you rather let nature take it’s course? Let us know in the comments section. via The Telegraph Post from: BlissTree A Test for Alzheimer's: Would You Take It? (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168020 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:04:10 +0100 4168020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139304&cid=t_411776_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FoAvfFMentt0%2F photo: Thinkstock Think heart attacks are reserved for 80-year-old men who smoke, drink, and eat red meat daily? Nope. Seemingly healthy young women like us are at risk for heart disease as well. In a recent article, Betty Confidential even talks about a 29-year-old woman who suffered a heart attack. The American Heart Association estimates that 365,000 women will have a heart attack this year. And there’s even worse news — heart attacks for women under 50 are twice as likely to be fatal as they are for men under 50. But, before you think all hope is lost, there are some things you can do to prevent heart disease. First of all, eating healthy and regular exercise are valuable and necessary steps to having a healthy cardiovascular system. Stress can also increase likelihood of a ca... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139304 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:26:17 +0100 4139304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077214&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwould-you-ditch-all-of-your-cute-shoes-to-prevent-foot-problems%2F photo: Thinkstock Aches and pains are just another depressing sign that your body is eventually going to break down. But if you could change the way you live now to spare yourself a few of those aching bones later, would you? Even if it meant toning down your scandalous footwear? A study done by the National Institutes of Health revealed that chronic foot pain is exacerbated by shoes that don’t fit right, or that stress a particular part of your foot (four-inch heels, anyone?). Podiatrists suggest ditching wild shoes in favor of more sensible options. But guess what?  Comfortable shoes are generally not cute. You can buy inserts and orthotics to help with foot pain, but those can be expensive. Would you be willing to wear only sensible shoes for the rest of your life to keep foot pr... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077214 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:47:23 +0100 4077214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036599&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fthe-best-sex-of-your-life-at-40%2F photo: Thinkstock A new survey suggests that women have the best sex after they turn 40. Why? We’re less self-conscious about our bodies, and feel more adventurous and assertive. In other words, when we’re in our 40s, we know what we want and we aren’t afraid to ask for it. Have you noticed that your sex life has improved as you’ve gotten older? Comment below (anonymously, if you like) and let us know. via Daily Mail Post from: BlissTree The Best Sex of Your Life...At 40? (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036599 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:53:36 +0100 4036599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013116&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fcant-concentrate-blame-it-on-ovulatio%2F photo via AOL Health Check out this post by Catherine Donaldson-Evans at AOL Health. Women may have a harder time focusing at different times of the month, a new study suggests. Canadian researchers from Concordia University found that a surge in estrogen, which occurs when women are ovulating and during pregnancy, is linked to an inability to concentrate, pay attention and learn. But the study, published in the journal Brain and Cognition, did not examine the impact of high estrogen levels in humans — only in female rats. “Although estrogen is known to play a significant role in learning and memory, there has been no clear consensus on its effect,” senior author Wayne Brake, an associate professor at Concordia’s Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology, said... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013116 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:56:42 +0100 4013116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976467&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fplacebo-pill-improves-womens-sex-lives%2F photo: Thinkstock Low sex drive affects almost 40% of women in the U.S. People had high hopes for a “female Viagra” back in early September, but the FDA shot the pill down. A new study shows that 35% of women who were given a placebo pill had significant improvements in their sex lives. Experts think that the improvement may be due to the open and honest conversation women were able to have with their health care providers about their sex lives. Are you able to talk openly to your doctor about sex, or do you stick to traditional medical matters only? via ABC News Post from: BlissTree Placebo Pill Improves Women's Sex Lives (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976467 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:06:07 +0100 3976467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3972886&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwere-ready-for-female-sex-enhancers-%25e2%2580%2594-why-isnt-american-tv%2F photo: Thinkstock We thought our readers would be interested in this post on female sex enhancers from Lemondrop. And yes, they actually work. So, we’re halfway through 2010. But when it comes to advertising about women’s sexual needs, it seems were still living in an episode of “Mad Men.” As reported by The New York Times, Zestra Essential Arousal Oils, a blend of botanical oils and extracts that increase sexual arousal in women, has had a heck of a time getting their ads on TV, radio … even WebMD. Meanwhile, ads for Viagra ran during the Super Bowl, and you’d be hard-pressed to find an American who can’t recite the alarming side effects of the male-libido-enhancing Cialis or Levitra. Better yet, Zestra actually works. (Confession: We’ve ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3972886 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:24:47 +0100 3972886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3968977&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fnews-flash-pro-choice-doesnt-mean-anti-life%2F photo: Thinkstock Today is Primary Day in New York, Delaware, D.C., Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Maryland, and Rhode Island, and lots of people are having tea parties to celebrate. At the risk of having Blisstree’s office building fire-bombed (because, after all these years, abortion remains the most divisive political issue in the U.S., followed closely by where you can and cannot build a mosque, or cut taxes), I’m going to say something that’s been on my mind for a while, but seems particularly appropriate to voice on an election day when so much is at stake: Being pro-choice doesn’t mean being anti-life. (Blogger waits to be struck by lightning…nothing happens.) I can personally attest to this fact, because, politically, I’m pro-choice, but I also like l... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3968977 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:21:18 +0100 3968977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965368&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fcollege-cancer-and-a-double-mastectomy-all-before-my-22nd-birthday%2F photo via AOL Health We thought you might be interested in this post from our site partner, AOL Health. Colleen Cappon was 21 years old and had just started her senior year at State University of New York Cortland in Cortland, N.Y., when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Three years after FoxNews.com originally told her story, Cappon, now 24, is showing no signs of cancer and working at the Fox News Channel. Here, she tells her story. This time three years ago I was in the middle of four months of chemotherapy treatments. I was bald as an egg and was planning a double mastectomy. My how things have changed. Now I have a college diploma, a clean report from my doctors, and my very own desk at Fox News Channel in New York. I recently got engaged to my boyfriend Chris who supported me... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965368 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:04:19 +0100 3965368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965370&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F7-sex-truths-everyone-should-know%2F photo: Thinkstock We thought this article from YourTango’s Judy Dutton could shed some light on popular sex myths for our readers. From “don’t sleep together too soon” to “sow your wild oats before settling down,” society is full of mixed messages about sex, love, dating and the intersection of the three. To get help deciding which advice to heed and which to skip, I asked scientists to explain some of their discoveries about human sexual behavior (yes, scientists do study such things). It turns out that their findings are often the exact opposite of what we tend to believe. Here are 7 potentially surprising sex facts everyone should know: 1. Get frisky with 12 people before settling down. Mathematicians have actually crunched the numbers on this, a... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965370 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:11:16 +0100 3965370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933058&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Ffibroid-tumors-and-pregnancy-daily-health-quiz%2F photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Fibroid tumors are benign tumors found on or in the uterus. Do they make it difficult to conceive? #MicroPollDiv_274057 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: That lovely photo we showed you yesterday was of a spider vein, which is a small, twisted blood vessel that becomes visible through your skin. Cute! Post from: BlissTree Fibroid Tumors and Pregnancy: Daily Health Quiz (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933058 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:30 +0100 3933058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914940&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwhip-out-the-twins-and-avoid-diabetes-the-perks-of-breastfeeding%2F New research suggests that breastfeeding for a month or longer will reduce a woman’s risk of developing diabetes later in life. Celebrity moms and normal women alike are preaching about the benefits of breastfeeding in an amusing PSA in celebration of National Breastfeeding Month. What’s your stance on breastfeeding? via AdFreak and WebMD Post from: BlissTree Whip Out the Twins and Avoid Diabetes: The Perks of Breastfeeding (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914940 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:07:40 +0100 3914940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911656&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F197316%2F Are You At Risk? Check out these 15 cancer symptoms that women often ignore. (via WebMD) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911656 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:35:10 +0100 3911656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889052&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fabortion-and-breast-cancer-daily-health-quiz%2F It’s summer, but our school is cool. Let our Daily Health Quiz test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back Monday for the answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: You might have heard a rumor that abortion is linked to breast cancer. Is this true? #MicroPollDiv_271763 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Vaginismus. That’s a pretty intimidating word. But what is it? Vaginismus is a recurring spasm that occurs in the outer part of the vagina that interferes with sex. It can sometimes be fixed with the use of vaginal dilators or relaxation training. Post from: BlissTree Abortion and Breast Cancer: Daily Health Quiz (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889052 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:07:08 +0100 3889052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885305&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fvagi-what-daily-health-quiz%2F It’s summer, but our school is cool. Let our Daily Health Quiz test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: We’re continuing on the sexual health train today. Do you know what vaginismus is? #MicroPollDiv_271603 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Being normal in the bedroom isn’t necessarily a good thing, but plenty of you should be glad to know that 33.4% of women say they have a low sex drive. In fact, low libido is the most common sexual problem seen in women. Post from: BlissTree Vagi-What?: Daily Health Quiz (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885305 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:28:47 +0100 3885305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876600&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fcancer-fighting-fruits-daily-health-quiz%2F It’s summer, but our school is cool. Let our Daily Health Quiz test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Since we’re on the topic of breast cancer, let’s find out what nontraditional methods could possibly fight it. Which of the following fruits have been shown to kill breast cancer cells: watermelon, oranges, peaches, kiwis, or plums? Choose all that apply. #MicroPollDiv_271231 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: The number of women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer is shockingly high — 1 in 8. That’s why it’s important to do regular self-checks and head to the doctor if you feel anything strange. Post... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876600 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:01:32 +0100 3876600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858126&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdoes-your-period-make-you-stupid%2F photo: Thinkstock Just when you think your period can’t get any worse, it does: Women who report moderate to severe menstrual cramps have irregularities in the gray matter in their brains. The changes involve an atypical decrease in volume in areas of the brain that are involved in pain processing, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. What does this mean for women with terrible cramps? According to Yahoo! Health, it’s possible that if you experience periods of extreme pain over a long time span, your brain might become extremely sensitive to pain, which would make your cramps feel worse. This is the effect chronic pain conditions have on the brain. Ugh. We wish that really bad cramps just increased your pain tolerance, rather than the complete opposite. Thanks so much,... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858126 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:05:52 +0100 3858126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3848856&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fiud-most-effective-emergency-contraceptive%2F photo: Thinkstock A new study shows that a copper intrauterine device (IUD) was 100% effective in preventing pregnancy as a form of emergency contraception in 2,000 Chinese women. The IUD was implanted in the women up to five days after they had unprotected sex, and it prevented pregnancy in all women who followed up with doctors (all but 70 of the original 2,000). These findings suggest that the rate of pregnancy while using the IUD as emergency contraception could be even less than 1 in 1,000, while the rate of pregnancy with Plan B (the “morning after pill”) is 1 in 100. Do you have an IUD, or would you get one for emergency contraception? Let us know by taking the poll below. #MicroPollDiv_270089 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } via Reuters Post from: BlissTree IUD: Mos... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3848856 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:57:23 +0100 3848856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808648&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F191861%2F Gestational Diabetes Likely to Occur More Than Once: Women who have a pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes are likely to develop it in future pregnancies as well. (via Retuers) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808648 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:00:19 +0100 3808648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753784&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fclutter-buster-the-clutter-diets-purse-organizer%2F You get your morning coffee and spend three minutes hunting in your big, beautiful purse for your wallet and change. You go to the gym, and spend a couple minutes looking for your gym card. Every time your lips are dry, your lip balm seems to have buried itself deeper underneath the clutter in your purse. Add up all that time spent searching in your Mary Poppins-style handbag, and you’re probably spending a lot more time on those purse hunts than you’d like. (Not to mention the dirty looks coming your way while you delay other customers’ morning coffee, digging for a quarter in the bottom of your satchel.) Organization expert Laurie Marrero, author of The Clutter Diet, says the solution is simple: Any time you’ve got a large, open space, the easiest way to organize ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753784 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:12:46 +0100 3753784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746709&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F188094%2F Your workspace. Blisstree. Magic. You could see your work area on Blisstree. Just send in a photo and we’ll publish our favorites. Send your submissions to comments@blisstree.com. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746709 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:57:21 +0100 3746709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746685&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fget-an-earful-daily-health-quiz%2F It’s summer, but school is still cool. And our Daily Health Quiz will test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Earwax can be a pesky, pesky problem. Ear candling, placing a hollow, cone-shaped, lit candle in your ear, is a method a lot of people swear by. But is it safe? #MicroPollDiv_265330 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Friday’s Question: There are so many types of condoms, but which are the best for you? Latex condoms are the best at preventing pregnancy and the transmission of STDs. But, if you have a latex allergy and can’t use a latex condom, you could use a polyurethane condom, but it doesn’t provide protection that is as effective as... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746685 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:30:34 +0100 3746685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743514&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feleanor-roosevelt-on-gossip%2F Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people. – Eleanor Roosevelt Post from: BlissTree Eleanor Roosevelt on Gossip (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743514 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:00:08 +0100 3743514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737023&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F187736%2F Say Cheese: Or at least tell your workspace to smile big while you photograph it to send to us. We want to see where you work. We’ll even publish our favorite photos! Email us your pics at comments@blisstree.com. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737023 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:56:46 +0100 3737023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746692&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fdo-you-douche-yes-no-maybe-take-our-poll%2F photo: Thinkstock After we quizzed you about a possible risk of douching earlier today, we wondered what everyone’s experience with douching was in terms of feeling femininely fresh. Do you love it? Hate it? Never done it? Tried it once and never did it again? Let us know by taking our quick poll below. #MicroPollDiv_264600 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Post from: BlissTree Do You Douche? Yes, No, Maybe? Take Our Poll (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746692 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:57:35 +0100 3746692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746693&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fdouching-donts-daily-health-quiz%2F Ready to get schooled about your health? Our Daily Health Quiz will test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Douching may have been the thing back in the day, but now it’s a no-no. Do you know why? #MicroPollDiv_264562 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Human growth hormone (hGH) sounds like a mad-scientist serum that’s used to grow pod people, but it’s actually a naturally-occurring hormone that builds muscle, burns fat, raises energy, and maintains lower blood sugar levels. Arginine, an amino acid, supports healthy levels of hGH. Which foods contain arginine: Pecans, broccoli, cottage cheese, collared greens, or water... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746693 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:00:42 +0100 3746693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729840&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F187225%2F Legalizing prostitution: Part of the problem or the solution? Studies of Swedish laws show that penalties against customers are effective, not penalties against sellers. (via The Guardian) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729840 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:33:31 +0100 3729840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729841&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbad-hair-day-bad-work-day-does-your-mane-affect-your-job-performance%2F photo: Thinkstock It’s a little melodramatic to say that a bad hair day can ruin an entire 24 hours of your life. But, sometimes it does. Uncooperative hair sets us back in the morning and distracts us during the day, and research by Proctor and Gamble showed that women feel less hostile, ashamed, nervous, guilty, or jittery if they think their hair looks good. A full 25% of women say that they don’t want to leave the house on a bad hair day. Is anyone out there unfazed by a bad hair day? How do you, lovely readers, avoid bad hair days? (Especially today, when it’s 101 degrees outside where we are.) We’d love some tips. Let us know in the comments section, below. via The Juggle Post from: BlissTree Bad Hair Day, Bad Work Day: Does Your Mane Affect Job Performance? (... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729841 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:18:36 +0100 3729841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723301&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsteinem-on-men-fish-and-bicycles-quote-of-the-day%2F A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle. – Gloria Steinem Post from: BlissTree Gloria Steinem on Men, Fish, and Bicycles (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723301 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:00:04 +0100 3723301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721744&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F186828%2F Work It: We want to see what your workspace looks like — we’re nosy, we know. Submit a photo of your work area to comments@blisstree.com, and we’ll publish our favorite! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721744 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:47:01 +0100 3721744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714141&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fnow-you-can-shop-with-blisstree-thanks-to-opensky%2F Hello, pretty. Your friends at Blisstree want to give you a heads-up about a cool partnership we’ve just begun that’s totally going to make your life easier. Starting now, when we do product reviews or tell you about something really special we’ve found that you can buy, whenever possible, you’ll be able to purchase those products directly from us through our new partnership with OpenSky. The whole thing is super-easy and safe. Buy terrific products that may be hard to find elsewhere (using a simple pop-up box), without even having to leave our site! It’s all about sharing stuff we really like with you, and hopefully making your life less complicated. Absolutely no shadiness, we promise. So, from now on, when you see a post with a button marked “GET IT,&... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714141 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:41:10 +0100 3714141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710532&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185984%2F Peak Heart Rate Wrong for Women: Researchers have realized that the formula previously used to calculate peak heart rate is incorrect for women over 35. (via The Chicago Tribune) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710532 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:12:08 +0100 3710532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706646&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhy-didnt-we-think-of-that-bp-funny-ish-photo-of-the-day%2F Well, duh. Now that we see it, the solution seemed so obvious. via Bits and Pieces Post from: BlissTree Why Didn't We Think of That, BP? Funny-ish Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706646 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:58:47 +0100 3706646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699461&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185341%2F More Childless Women in Their 40s: Almost one in five American women in her 40s has no children, up from one in ten women in the 1970s. (via The Washington Post) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699461 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:30:49 +0100 3699461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695528&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fface-your-skin-daily-health-quiz%2F Ready to get schooled about your health? Our Daily Health Quiz will test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Now that we’ve got you checking up on your nails, let’s direct your attention to the skin. Skin issues don’t always mean that anything’s wrong with you, but some skin conditions can be clues to more serious health problems. If you have a “butterfly” rash on your face, spreading across your cheeks and nose, what could it mean? #MicroPollDiv_262777 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: If your nails aren’t hidden behind some kind of fly nail art, you’ve got a pretty good view of them. Are t... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695528 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:37:49 +0100 3695528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695537&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F184927%2F SEX, SEX, SEX! And also a nice book giveaway from Random House. But the only way to enter is to take our (anonymous) sex poll and then re-tweet it or leave a comment under the post or on our Facebook page. So there. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695537 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:42:56 +0100 3695537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690804&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjob-productivity-8-ways-to-bring-creativity-to-work%2F photo: Thinkstock Let’s say you work in a finance job and sit in a grey cubicle all day crunching numbers and have a high productivity rate. Do you go home and think about numbers? Do you daydream about numbers? Do you crunch numbers for fun in your spare time? We’re going to answer those for you: No. You are a creative person stuck in a non-creative job, just like a lot of other people who need to make a living. Is there a way to bring your love of painting into the investment bank? Lifehack.org has eight ways to make your creativity work for you at work. 1. Don’t complain – adapt. If your job is cramping your free spirit, don’t gripe about it to co-workers. Instead, invest your energy into thinking about how you could adapt your work to be more creative. There&#... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690804 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:19:47 +0100 3690804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683594&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fromantic-music-and-dating-could-the-right-soundtrack-make-you-fall-in-love%2F photo: Thinkstock Sometimes we feel like every song we hear is about love – especially when we’re not doing so hot in that area. Taylor Swift may have more of an effect on you than you’d like, too. A new study in France shows that when women are listening to romantic music, they’re more likely to agree to a date. Participants were left waiting alone for several minutes, listening to either a romantic or a neutral song. Afterward, they were brought into a room with an average-looking man, where they discussed food products. The researcher left the room, and the man asked the participant out. When listening to neutral music, only 28% said yes, and while they were listening to romantic music, more than half of the participants agreed. We’re wondering what happened wh... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683594 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:59:41 +0100 3683594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683596&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F184253%2F Early Menopause Increases Heart Disease Risk: Women who go through menopause before the age of 46 may have more than twice the risk of developing heart disease than women who don’t not experience early menopause. (via Reuters) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683596 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:54:05 +0100 3683596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676634&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Freally-nude-models-bare-bones-pin-up-calendar%2F Pin-up calendars are usually something we shy away from, unless it’s 12 months of hot, fresh pies. But this one got our attention. Japanese manufacturer Eizo compiled a promotional calendar of models in nothing but their bones. No, bones aren’t a new type of bondage gear – the calendar shows X-ray photos of models strutting their stuff. Though we aren’t into objectifying women, we kind of like this idea. Dare we say it tickles our funny bone? Check out Miss September below, and see the full year here. via Salon Post from: BlissTree Really Nude Models! (Bare Bones Pin-Up Calendar) (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676634 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:45:40 +0100 3676634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676642&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbridal-diapers-do-not-say-i-do%2F For his sake, we're hoping she doesn't need a diaper. Photo: Thinkstock We’ve heard of brides enlisting a bridesmaid or two (or four) to help her use the bathroom when she’s all decked out on her big day. But bridal diapers? Marie Claire reported that some bridal shops actually sell bridal diapers so the bride doesn’t have to be bothered to even try to pee while wearing her wedding gown. This ranks pretty high on our list of truly disgusting things. First of all, you’re going to smell like piss (we hope not #2!) during your first dance as husband and wife. Brides are supposed to smell like butterflies and daffodils, or at least some kind of fresh scent. And when exactly would be a good time to wet your pants – during your wedding vows or the chicken dance?... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676642 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:55:44 +0100 3676642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3665935&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fliving-in-fear-whats-your-phobia%2F photo: Thinkstock Boo! Sorry, we didn’t mean to scare you. More phobias exist than we could possibly list in this post – and more than 19 million American adults have them. Usually, our fears are founded during childhood around the age of seven. When confronted with a specific phobia, the brain reverts to fight or flight. Phobias are very treatable, but most people with deep-rooted fears never seek treatment (because they’re scared, probably). We want to know what our Blisstree audience thinks about phobias. Do you have a specific fear? (spiders, clowns, darkness, escalators, whatever.) Take our poll, and elaborate in the comments, below. Hey, no judgments – we’re scaredy-cats, too! #MicroPollDiv_261270 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } via CNN Post from: BlissTr... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3665935 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:30:56 +0100 3665935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655575&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F182690%2F The U.S. Army vs. STDs: We want YOU…not to get syphilis or gonorrhea. Check out Mother Jones‘ Gallery of the military’s decades-long war against STDs, in public service posters. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655575 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:56:16 +0100 3655575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655576&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcan-i-interest-you-in-a-tiny-beer-flashback-friday%2F Hate wasting an entire beer when you just want a taste? Wish there were a tiny, woman-size beer out there? Well, the 1970s has a solution. Introducing the Michelob “Mich VII” beer. Seven ounces is the perfect size for a lady who just wants to whet her palate. We’re going to spend the rest of the afternoon imagining how different our lives would be if only the Mich VII had caught on. Maybe we can help bring it back. Post from: BlissTree Can I Interest You In a Tiny Beer? – Flashback Friday (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655576 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:00:36 +0100 3655576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648457&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F182150%2F Get 25% off EBOOST Pink Lemonade and Fight Breast Cancer: For every box of EBOOST Pink Lemonade sold, EBOOST will donate $10 to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Plus, Blisstree readers get 25% off! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648457 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:18:58 +0100 3648457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648464&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwomens-rights-or-population-control%2F photo: Thinkstock “Women’s rights are the way to approach the population issue,” reads the title of an interview recently published on Grist. But we found some mixed messages in the interview with Suzanne Ehlers, the president of Population Action International (PAI). Ehlers asserts that if women around the world had access to contraceptives and birth control, then population control will follow. We agree with that. We’re all for empowering women to take control of their bodies, but the title seems misleading to us. It seems to treat women’s rights as a method of population control, rather than being an important world issue that needs attention of its own. Even Ehlers says she considers family planning and reproductive health to be PAI’s main issues, an... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648464 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:05:49 +0100 3648464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632251&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F181151%2F Belinda Carlisle Does Yoga to Overcome Demons: Our sister site, TheGloss, just interviewed former Go-Go’s lead singer Belinda Carlisle, who discusses how yoga made her a different person. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632251 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:46:39 +0100 3632251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617798&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fcan-brushing-your-teeth-prevent-heart-disease%2F photo: Thinkstock We used to think of brushing our teeth just as a matter of hygiene, but now it’s proved to be a serious health issue. Most of us brush our teeth every morning, evening, and maybe during the day if we eat something garlicky for lunch. But those who skip one of their daily teeth cleaning sessions may be putting themselves at a much greater risk for heart disease. Researchers in England studied data from more than 11,000 people who took part in a study called the Scottish Health Survey, which took data about lifestyle habits. Participants were asked how often they went to the dentist, and how often they brushed their teeth. The researchers adjusted the data for other cardiovascular risk factors like smoking, family history, obesity, and social class, and still found th... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617798 Fri, 28 May 2010 17:58:56 +0100 3617798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610314&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhealth-care-by-text-in-rwanda-texting-saves-pregnant-women%2F photo: Thinkstock When it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, women in the developed world are notorious for hopping in a car and zipping to the hospital at the first signs of labor, but in in the developing world, it’s not always an option. In Rwanda, where hospital access is scarce, a new Rapid SMS service was introduced in August of 2009 to help give people living in remote regions of the country quick access to healthcare. The system, a joint initiative between three United Nations organizations, is being tested in the Musanze District of Rwanda. Cell phones were given to 432 health workers in the Musanze District who then register pregnant women in their villages through SMS text messages. They can send updates on their conditions to a central server in the capital city of Kigali... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610314 Fri, 28 May 2010 17:54:51 +0100 3610314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607472&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frheumatoid-arthritis-on-the-rise-in-women%2F photo: Thinkstock Rheumatoid arthritis may sound like something you’ll worry about in your twilight years, but it’s actually an auto-immune disease that’s becoming more and more common in women. It usually affects women between 40-60 years old, and causes joints and their surrounding tissue to become inflamed, leading to pain, stiffness, and a variety of not-fun side effects. According to the Mayo Clinic, the number of cases of rheumatoid arthritis had been falling for 40 years, but between 1995 and 2007 they increased by 2.5%. However, in the same time period, cases have fallen among men. Women are three times more likely than men to be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Since rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disorder, there isn’t much rhyme or reason as to... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607472 Thu, 27 May 2010 19:13:33 +0100 3607472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617799&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F10-things-you-should-know-about-your-vagina-little-known-gynecological-facts%2F photo: Thinkstock We women think we know everything about “down there” – who has more experience in that area than us, right? But even we were surprised by some of the expert tips from WebMD – here are 10 things you should definitely know about your vagina: 1. The Pill can decrease your sex drive. Sad, but true. If you notice a decrease in sexual desire after a switch to the Pill, try switching brands, or even birth control methods. 2. To avoid side effects of birth control pills, insert the pills vaginally. In a study, women who inserted the pill vaginally had fewer headaches, cases of upset stomach, cases of breast tenderness and other side effects. It’s also good to know if you’re nauseous and worried you won’t be able to keep the pill down. 3. If you&#... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617799 Wed, 26 May 2010 21:41:44 +0100 3617799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603558&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fthe-pill-around-the-world-u-s-vs-foreign-methods-of-birth-control%2F photo: Thinkstock The Pill is getting lots of attention for its 50th birthday in the U.S. (attention whore!), but we wonder: Is it as popular in the rest of the world? According to the Center for Disease Control, we’re not the only ones who prefer oral contraceptives: In the U.S., 16% of married women use the pill, compared to 29% of women in the U.K. and 40% in the Netherlands and France. Women in America do, however, use sterilization more often than non-American women, according to a report from the Center for Disease Control. While about 17% of women in the U.S. have been sterilized, less than 10% of women in other countries record sterilizations as their method of birth control. The trends are consistent among non-married women as well. New birth control products like vaginal ri... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603558 Wed, 26 May 2010 20:30:58 +0100 3603558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599339&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F179638%2F Fight the Good Fight: EBOOST is giving Blisstree readers 25% off boxes of their pink lemonade energy drink, and donating $10 from each sale to Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help fight breast cancer. Check it out and take our breast cancer quiz. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599339 Wed, 26 May 2010 13:09:42 +0100 3599339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595553&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fpublic-policy-do-accused-rapists-deserve-privacy-protection%2F photo: Thinkstock We all know the sites you can visit to find out how many sex offenders live or work near you. It’s seen as a measure of public safety to keep the community informed of their whereabouts. It also may be another form of punishment for the offender; a reminder that they’ve lost all privacy. In England and Wales, there’s a movement to keep the identities of rapists anonymous. The Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition thinks the fact that the victim is unnamed, but the accused is identified, creates a double standard. Great Britain tried not naming accused sex offenders once before for 12 years, but the policy was eventually repealed because it was impeding police investigations; authorities wanted other victims who had been attacked by the accused to come ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595553 Mon, 24 May 2010 22:35:21 +0100 3595553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588841&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fsex-after-marriage-%25e2%2580%2593-how-often-do-you-do-it%2F photo: Thinkstock Here it is, married women: Your chance to see what’s really going on in everyone else’s bedrooms. You can finally find out how your sex life compares to other married women your age. Though we’re not totally sure what’s considered normal in the bedroom, check out the results of a survey of married women ages 18-49 on iVillage. When polled about how many times a month they had sex, the most popular response from married women was one to three times. 23% (the most popular answer) of participants said that their sex life was somewhat predictable, and for 26% of married women (also a popular response), it’s been a year or more since they tried something new between the sheets. However, when asked how often they were in the mood for sex, a hitche... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588841 Fri, 21 May 2010 20:03:09 +0100 3588841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581575&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fweird-sex-positions-the-couch-grind-from-womens-health%2F “The Best Sex Positions Ever” in Women’s Health magazine definitely piqued our interest, but we certainly didn’t expect to find Position Number 33: The Couch Grind. We like to think of ourselves as open-minded and adventurous when it comes to doing it, but there’s something that’s just not that sexy about humping your armchair. A few of the other interesting poses look like fun, but we intend to stay away from The Couch Grind for as long as possible. Though if we do resort to replacing men with furniture, we’ll certainly remember to keep it clean with a blanket between ourselves and our sofa, as shown below: We really hope we don't have to resort to "The Couch Grind," from Women's Health. Post from: BlissTree Weird Sex Positions: ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581575 Wed, 19 May 2010 17:47:29 +0100 3581575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577373&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fblisstree-readers-get-25-off-eboost-pink-lemonade-to-fight-breast-cancer%2F Have you or someone you know been affected by breast cancer? If so, EBOOST and Blisstree understand the long road and obstacles ahead. That’s why for every box of pink lemonade that EBOOST sells, they will donate a full $10 of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Together, we can give hope to millions of women and their families – and help wipe out this terrible disease once and for all. The EBOOST Healthy Energy Drink contains a special blend of vitamins and minerals that activate the four vital elements of performance: ENERGY, IMMUNITY, RECOVERY, and FOCUS, delivering sustained energy that lasts. EBOOST has teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to raise money for breast cancer awareness with an exclusive offer for Blisstree readers. A box of 20 EBO... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577373 Tue, 18 May 2010 17:14:24 +0100 3577373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566589&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fmental-health-give-your-brain-a-workout%2F photo: Thinkstock Sometimes it just feels good to give your brain a rest – to lie back, flip on whatever reruns are playing on TBS, and stop thinking for an hour or two. But after a few days of prime vegging-out time, we need to stretch our brain, just like we do our bodies. And we found some great ideas on how to do just that from iVillage. If you’ve scorned yoga in the past, it might be time to reconsider. Regularly practicing yoga and meditating improve cognitive functions, as well as emotional processing, by increasing cortical thickness, which can happen in just eight weeks. Yoga can also positively affect the parts of your brain that deal with stress, sensory awareness, self-awareness, and judgment. Yoga isn’t the only physical activity you can do that will help your br... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566589 Fri, 14 May 2010 22:30:39 +0100 3566589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566590&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwomen-and-pregnancy-happy-with-or-without-a-baby%2F photo: Thinkstock Having a baby isn’t something most people take lightly. Usually couples are actively trying to conceive, or are taking precautions to avoid having a child – right? Actually, almost 1/4 of women between  25-45 who were surveyed in a recent study said that they weren’t trying to have a child or avoiding having a child, and that they’d be content either way. In a world where you can micromanage ever minute detail of your life with your smart phone, it’s almost refreshing to hear that some women are comfortable letting whatever happens happen. But the results of this study suggest that there will have to be a change in the way health care providers interact with women of child-bearing age. Currently, when a women is asked if she’s trying to ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566590 Fri, 14 May 2010 20:13:46 +0100 3566590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560177&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fhealth-department-whats-really-in-your-perfume%2F photo: Thinkstock At Blisstree, we like to smell as delightful as the next woman, but we haven’t put that much thought into what’s in the perfume we spritz on every morning. Have you? We all should, according a report from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Rather than list specific chemicals on bottles of perfume, many perfumes just list the ingredient, “fragrance.” This is like ingredients in your favorite soup being listed as “food.” Looking at a sample of 17 popular perfumes, it was found that each had an average of 14 unlisted ingredients in them. In fact, the 17 fragrances contained an average of ten chemical sensitizers each, which can trigger allergies, asthma, headaches, and dermatitis when inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Food manufacturer... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560177 Thu, 13 May 2010 15:43:09 +0100 3560177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560187&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhen-should-you-get-a-mammogram-our-daily-health-quiz%2F photo: Thinkstock How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. Today’s Question: You regularly visit your gynecologist for checkups and pap smears, right? But what about mammograms? Let’s test your smarts about when to start getting these very important (albeit uncomfortable) pictures taken of the twins, in order to catch breast cancer at its earliest stage. #MicroPollDiv_255015 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Monday’s Question: Which foods have the most calcium? We asked which of the following non-dairy foods have ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560187 Thu, 13 May 2010 01:12:52 +0100 3560187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560194&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feboost-pink-lemonade-25-off-for-blisstree-readers-to-fight-breast-cancer%2F Have you or someone you know been affected by breast cancer? If so, EBOOST and Blisstree understand the long road and obstacles ahead. That’s why for every box of pink lemonade that EBOOST sells, they will donate a full $10 of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Together, we can give hope to millions of women and their families – and help wipe out this terrible disease once and for all. The EBOOST Healthy Energy Drink contains a special blend of vitamins and minerals that activate the four vital elements of performance: ENERGY, IMMUNITY, RECOVERY, and FOCUS, delivering sustained energy that lasts. EBOOST has teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to raise money for breast cancer awareness with an exclusive offer for Blisstree readers. A box of 20 EBO... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560194 Wed, 12 May 2010 16:45:26 +0100 3560194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552210&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjoin-eboost-and-susan-g-komen-for-the-cure-to-fight-breast-cancer-with-an-exclusive-offer%2F Have you or someone you know been touched by breast cancer? If so, EBOOST and Blisstree understand the long journey and challenges ahead. That’s why for every box of pink lemonade that EBOOST sells, they will donate a full $10 of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Together, we can give hope to millions of women and their families – and help wipe out this dreadful disease once and for all. The EBOOST Healthy Energy Drink contains a special blend of vitamins and minerals that activate the four vital elements of performance: ENERGY, IMMUNITY, RECOVERY, and FOCUS, delivering sustained energy that lasts. EBOOST has teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to raise money for breast cancer awareness with an exclusive offer for Blisstree readers. A box of 20 EBOOST p... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552210 Mon, 10 May 2010 17:14:25 +0100 3552210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1918134&cid=t_411776_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FVZoD9OLV6VQ%2F We as women have to take better care of ourselves! I know there is so much to do and take care of, besides you, but it is so important. Just look at what the numbers are saying… I am just as guilty as the next women, I take care of everyone first and then forget about me but as I grow older I am realizing how important this is. The trend among women was more alarming, with hypertension rates in the 1990s reversing and beginning to increase, researchers said. Between the early 1990s and early 2000s, the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension in adult women increased from 17 percent to more than 22 percent. At the same time, the rate of hypertension in men decreased from 19 percent to 17 percent. Tags: blood-pressure, heart-health, womens-healthShare This (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918134 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:11:05 +0100 1918134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1645903&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F22%2Fokay-bigshot-how-many-push-ups-can-you-do%2F Image details: Thinkstock Single Image Set served by picapp.com The push-up: it’s said to be a great indicator of good health since it uses many major muscle groups. It’s also the do-anywhere exercise that requires nothing other than your own body weight. That said, push-ups should be the go-to exercise for the whole human race, right? Yet for many people, they’re so darn hard to do. According to a recent NYT article, the average 40-year-old woman should be able to perform 16 push-ups, and the average man of the same age should be able to do 27. So we want to know… How many push-ups can you do? Tags: Health and Wellness blogs, Healthbolt, How many push-ups, physical fitness, PushupsShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1645903 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:30:23 +0100 1645903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1605884&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F10%2Fthe-5-symptoms-of-a-heart-attack-do-you-know-them%2F At first, when I read in Shape magazine that 69 percent of all people don’t know all five of the classic heart attack symptoms, I was shocked! Amazed! Appalled! That is, until I realized I didn’t know all five of them either. Doh! But with heart disease affecting more younger people and women all the time - not to mention those you’d “expect” to be stricken - I made it my business to learn real quick what these telltale signs are. Do you know them? 1. Pain or pressure in the chest 2. Shortness of breath 3. Pulsating pain in the jaw, neck or back 4. Feelings of weakness or light-headedness 5. Radiating pain in the arms or shoulders So…how’d you do? Whether you aced naming all five or you only got the obvious (chest pain), you can learn all kinds of ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1605884 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:49:54 +0100 1605884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508280&cid=t_411776_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F11%2Fwhat-the-gorgeous-and-talented-toni-braxton-has-heart-disease-whoa%2F The gorgeous and talented Toni Braxton - A Heart Disease Survivor (and Activist!) Image details: "Go Red For Women" Movement Celebration served by picapp.com Continuing with Celebrity Health Week here at the b5media Health & Wellness channel, we were shocked to read that R & B songstress, Toni Braxton, was (gasp!) a heart disease sufferer. How can that be? She’s young (late 30’s at the time of her diagnosis), slender, and well, a star. Not to mention the fact that she’s a woman! Well, guess what, all? Heart disease is not picky. Not one bit. Braxton, officially diagnosed with pericarditis (an inflammation of the lining of the heart), has taken her star power and put it to great use. She is now a spokeswoman for the Campbell Soup Co.’s Go Red With... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508280 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:33:27 +0100 1508280