Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from February 2005

Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from February 2005

More research on women's unique heart risks.
February 1, 2005... Now that studies of heart disease include women, we're learning about "heart-felt" sex differences. In years past, most of our ideas about America's number one killer -- coronary artery disease -- came from studying men, even though it's...

Treating rheumatoid arthritis.
February 1, 2005... Just opening a jar can be a harsh reminder of the limitations rheumatoid arthritis places on daily life. Early and aggressive treatment can often help. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic degenerative inflammatory disease of the joints....

Light therapy for winter depression.
February 1, 2005... If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder, you don't need to wait for longer days to get some relief. Most of us welcome the sun's effect on our mood, especially after a stretch of gray days. But for some people, reduced daylight...

In brief; Bad actor in cardiovascular disease may play role in fractures.
February 1, 2005... Most people who've heard of homocysteine associate it with heart disease. Homocysteine is an amino acid produced by the breakdown of various proteins in the body. Levels tend to increase with age, and in excess, it can damage blood vessels,...

By the way, doctor; Which calcium supplement should I take?(Indolplex)(diindolylmethane)
February 1, 2005... Q Which calcium supplement is better for older women, calcium citrate or calcium carbonate? A Calcium citrate (Citracal) is probably the better choice for older people. Although calcium carbonate is less expensive -- it contains a higher...