Recently Answered
- Q Why do women talk more than men?
-
Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyMale inattentiveness isn't the only reason why women tend to talk more than men. It's because women crave the chemicals serotonin and oxytocin. It's part of the reason why gossip actually is healthy for your body (though perhaps not for the person you're... Full Answer
2 Answers
A
- Q How can working for social and political change help women?
-
Connecting with a group that is involved in working for social and political change can be an empowering and helpful step for many women. It has two advantages: It keeps in plain sight the external causes of one's suffering and it reduces the sense of... Full Answer
1 Answer
A
- Q Isn't "girl power" a feminist idea and message?
-
A clever advertising tactic that has become mainstream is to manipulate the message that many feminists have tried to promote: Girls have the power to be anything we want, including the president, if only we use our voice and ideas. Advertisers and other... Full Answer
1 Answer
A
- Q What are some of the reasons many women feel compelled to diet?
-
There are various reasons: Television, billboards, fashion magazines, and even medical information often encourage us to internalize weight-based stereotypes. Modeling agencies consider size 10 to be "plus size," though the average American woman wears... Full Answer
1 Answer
A
- Q What sacrifices are made by working women?
-
Sixty-five percent of working women who are caregivers report having to make workplace adjustments that include having to go in late to work, leave early, take time off, request unpaid leave, shift from a full-time job to a part-time job (which usually... Full Answer
1 Answer
A
- Q What are the drinking guidelines for women?
-
The U.S. guideline for moderate drinking by women is to have no more than one drink a day. Canadian guidelines are similar, recommending no more than nine drinks a week for women. It is not wise to drink in these situations: If you are pregnant or... Full Answer
1 Answer
A
- Q What is the Women's Health Initiative?
-
The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) is an ongoing study of women and their health that is designed to evaluate heart disease, breast and colorectal cancer and bone fractures in postmenopausal women. The WHI is supported by the National Heart, Lung and... Full Answer
1 Answer
A
- Q How often should I do resistance training when I'm pregnant?
-
Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineDo resistance training three times a week. That will help keep your muscles strong, so you can better withstand the demands of pregnancy - as well as those of parenthood. Focus on moves that will keep your core strong (the muscles in your trunk area).... Full Answer
2 Answers
A
- Q How can body weight and exercise affect a woman's ability to get pregnant?
-
Dr. Robin Miller, Integrative MedicineWomen who are overweight may have a harder time getting pregnant, and so may normal weight women who exercise vigorously, says Dr. Robin Miller. Learn more by watching this video. Full Answer
1 Answer
A
- Q Does being overweight reduce my chances of getting pregnant?
-
Dr. Margaret McKenzie, Obstetrics & GynecologyBeing overweight may affect your ability to get pregnant. Watch this video to learn how to being overweight can affect your pregnancy. Full Answer
1 Answer
A
