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Be a healthy woman at any age: a few essential tips can help reduce several risk factors and improve overall health.(HOW TO)
Do certain health risks, concerns or conditions keep you from looking and feeling your best? Whether it's chronic PMS, a family history of cancer or hot flashes, give your body a total health tune-up with these seven supplement and nutrition suggestions.
1. Decrease Osteoporosis Risk
To lower your risk of osteoporosis, consider decreasing your intake of red meat, coffee (and other caffeinated beverages), alcohol, tobacco and sugar. Increase your consumption of broccoli, chard, kale, yogurt, cheese and other low-fat dairy foods.
2. Improve Insulin Function
A Swedish study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who lost an average of 18 pounds had greater insulin sensitivity. In a separate study, Australian investigators found that diet and regular exercise both improved insulin function and restored ovulation in women with PCOS. And a Duke University study found that moderate exercise with or without weight loss also increased insulin sensitivity.
3. Hot Flashes? Try Acupuncture
Acupuncture may decrease the frequency and severity of hot flashes in breast cancer patients taking tamoxifen. It may also help relieve hot flashes in menopausal women.
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