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Men and women experience heart attacks in unique ways. The stories of two heart attack survivors demonstrate just how different the experience can be and why paying attention to what our bodies are telling us is so important.

Men and women have different experiences with heart attack

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Sometimes hormones can make you feel lousy—but you aren’t powerless. You simply have to change a few dance steps.

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Ladies, listen up: women’s nutritional needs change with age. Check out these recipes that are amazing for women's health, whether you're 25 or 40.

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Does anxiety occur commonly during times of hormonal changes for women, such as puberty, before menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause?

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Packing for that trekking adventure can be especially tricky for women. Here's what you need to know about hiking hygiene.

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Ever wondered, "Why do my menopause symptoms fluctuate?" Well, it may have to do with a few different things: stress, lifestyle, sleep, and more.

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Factors affecting menopause symptoms

Women used to have two choices for period protection: commercial tampons or pads. Thankfully, there's now a third option: organic feminine hygiene products.

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For up to 10 percent of women, period problems can be caused by an increasingly common condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

How are thyroid health and pregnancy connected? Hypothyroidism can be a serious issue affecting fertility, yet it’s often misdiagnosed.

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Is hypothyroidism the cause of unexplained infertility?

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Stress and hormones are intertwined, as chronic stress puts you at increased risk for hormone imbalance. Learn how to manage your stress for hormone health.

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Practical ways to rebalance at any age

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Women’s lives are influenced by their hormonal changes. Discover how our hormones function from puberty to pregnancy and beyond.

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Smoothing the path from puberty to post-menopause

A Lifetime of Hormonal Changes

Natural treatment options for endometriosis provide a gentle way to rebalance hormones without the use of conventional hormone-suppressing drugs.

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Perimenopause symptoms can show up as early as 35. Supplements, herbs, good nutrition, and exercise can help women cope with this challenging life change.

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The Micronutrient Initiative provides supplements to millions of malnourished people—and most Canadians don’t know anything about it.

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