Women’s Health Advisor: 2017 Index
BONES/JOINTS/PAIN
Build bone strength with weight-bearing exercise (Jan., 5)
Finding help for fibromyalgia (Feb., 5)
Optimize the results of your knee replacement (Mar., 5)
Multiple treatment methods may be needed to alleviate arthritis pain (Apr., 6)
Ease neck and shoulder pain (May, 3)
Frequent headaches? Identify the type to get the best treatment (May, 5)
Pain in your big toe may be gout
(June, 6)
Eating yogurt linked with better bone density (July, 2)
Treatment options for bulging or herniated discs (Aug., 3)
Calculating fracture risk (Sept., 2)
Symptoms that suggest fibromyalgia (Sept., 6)
Look to your lifestyle for stronger bones (Oct., 3)
Successfully managing rheumatoid arthritis (Nov., 3)
Get relief from sciatic pain (Dec., 3)
BREAST CANCER
Many women ignore breast cancer symptoms (Jan., 2)
Freezing breast cancer in its tracks
(Jan., 4)
Soy foods linked with breast cancer benefits (Aug., 2)
Breast cancer: Better detection and treatment results in fewer deaths (Oct., 1)
CANCER
Colorectal cancer has a high cure rate if it’s detected early (May, 4)
How to tell if that spot may be skin cancer (June, 3)
Better oral hygiene linked to lower cancer risks (Nov., 2)
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Recognize and respond to signs of a heart attack (Jan., 1)
Gallstones linked to a higher risk of heart disease (Feb., 2)
Get a handle on high blood pressure (Apr., 1)
What you need to know about heart attacks (June, 1)
6 steps for preventing stroke (July, 1)
Recognize and report symptoms of atrial fibrillation (Nov., 1)
Tests that evaluate your heart health (Dec., 1)
DIABETES/METABOLIC DISORDERS
Short activity breaks aid blood glucose control (Feb., 2)
Help your doctor decide which diabetes medication is best for you (Mar., 6)
When your symptoms may be signaling thyroid disease (Apr., 5)
Diabetes plus sleep apnea raises the risk of vision loss (Oct., 2)
Diagnosing diabetes is a critical first step (Nov., 4)
EXERCISE/FITNESS
Aerobic exercise boosts your cardiovascular fitness (Mar., 3)
Exercise eases symptoms and limitations of arthritis (May, 2)
A complete exercise program offers multiple benefits (July, 3)
Reduce fall risk and improve balance with tai chi (Oct., 2)
GYNECOLOGY/UROLOGY
Urinary tract infections: Causes, treatment, and prevention (Jan., 6)
Report incontinence to your doctor (May, 6)
Get the facts on urinary tract infections (Oct., 6)
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Protect yourself against a potentially deadly infection (Sept., 4)
Your best defense against the flu (Nov., 6)
MEDICATIONS
Many common medications can cause or worsen heart failure (Feb., 6)
Taking proton pump inhibitors may raise the risk of stroke (Mar., 2)
Three pain relievers have similar cardiovascular risks (Apr., 2)
Minimize risks of multiple medications (Sept., 1)
MIND/MOOD/MEMORY
Identifying signs of dementia (Mar., 1)
Napping may benefit your brain
(Mar., 2)
Don’t let depression sideline you
(Mar., 4)
Get out from under the cloud of depression (June, 4)
Signs that suggest early-onset dementia (Aug., 1)
Do some decluttering to clear your space and your brain (Aug., 4)
Reduce your stress to improve both physical and mental health (Oct., 5)
Reduce your risks of depression and dementia with your diet (Dec., 5)
MISCELLANEOUS
Get relief from hemorrhoids (July, 6)
Quench chronic inflammation for better health from head to toe (Aug., 5)
Get help for hair loss (Aug., 6)
Advances in understanding and treating Parkinson’s disease (Sept., 5)
NUTRITION/DIET/WEIGHT
Take the stress out of choosing a healthy diet (Feb., 1)
Keep your hunger at bay with healthy snacks (May, 1)
Make smart swaps to improve your diet (June, 5)
The importance of B vitamins (July, 5)
Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain (Sept., 2)
Losing weight may lengthen your life (Sept., 3)
A gluten-free diet doesn’t guarantee better health (Oct., 4)
Reduce your risks of depression and dementia with your diet (Dec., 5)
RESPIRATORY/PULMONARY/SLEEP
Do-it-yourself strategies for improved sleep (Jan., 3)
Get COPD diagnosed early to preserve lung function (Feb., 4)
Address sleep problems to feel better and improve your health (Apr., 4)
Report symptoms of sleep apnea to your doctor (Dec., 4)
VISION/HEARING/SKIN CARE
Catch glaucoma before symptoms show to slow progression (Feb., 3)
Take care of your teeth and gums
(Apr., 3)
Get a clearer view with cataract treatment (July, 4)
Don’t let age-related macular degeneration steal your sight (Nov., 5)
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