Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from September 2006

Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from September 2006

Fit for health.
September 1, 2006... Everyone agrees it's good to be physically fit, but exactly what should you strive for? 2006 is the 50th anniversary of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, an effort launched by President Dwight D. Eisenhower after he...

Aches And Pains; Polymyalgia rheumatica.
September 1, 2006... Getting out of bed in the morning can be a challenge -- especially for the many people who have this inflammatory condition. Anyone over age 50 may be accustomed to a little joint stiffness and muscle soreness the morning after a...

Recognizing domestic partner abuse.
September 1, 2006... With its daunting complexities, the path to change takes courage and support. Domestic abuse. Battering. Intimate partner violence. These are terms that make us wince. And they should: The phenomenon is widespread in the United States, and...

By the way, doctor; Should I stop taking bisphosphonates?
September 1, 2006... Q. I'm hearing more and more about deterioration of the jawbone associated with bisphosphonate drugs. I've been taking Fosamax for over six years for osteoporosis. What should I do? A. Bisphosphonates are widely prescribed for osteoporosis....