Boston Women's Health Book Collective

Answers

Why is folic acid important during pregnancy?

Folate is an essential vitamin that your baby needs in order to grow. Consuming enough folate

... Full Answer

12/31/1969

How do I meditate?

The steps of meditation are as follows:

  • Assume a comfortable position and close
... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What is the best way to stop smoking?

Quitting smoking is probably the best thing we can do for our health and the health of those

... Full Answer

06/19/6197

What causes depression?

Historically, theories have varied about whether depression and other upsetting emotional

... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What is vacuum aspiration?

In the United States, vacuum aspiration (also called suction curettage) is the method used for

... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What causes vaginal infections?

Infections of the vagina can be caused by Candida albicans (and other yeast species) and

... Full Answer

12/31/1969

Who is at risk for developing an eating disorder?

Girls and women are much more likely to develop eating problems than our male counterparts are and... Full Answer

12/31/1969

How can I be infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?

Different ways by which HIV can be transmitted are as follows:

  • Sharing needles that
... Full Answer

06/19/6630

What are the symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

Peripheral arterial disease is plaque blocking the arteries supplying blood to other areas of

... Full Answer

12/31/1969

How can I lose weight successfully?

The common prescription for being fat is to diet. However, weight loss diets are notoriously... Full Answer

06/19/2594

How does my vision change as I get older?

You experience dry eyes when tear glands cannot make enough tears or produce poor quality

... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What are hot flashes?

A hot flash is a sudden sensation of heat, usually in the upper body, that may rise up from the

... Full Answer

12/31/1969

Why is it important to take care of my mouth during pregnancy?

It is particularly important that you take care of your teeth and gums while you are

... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What are night sweats?

A night sweat is a hot flash experienced at night that usually causes perspiration in the back of... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What causes migraine headaches?

The most common triggers that stimulate migraines are stress, weather changes, alcohol, changes

... Full Answer

06/19/4320

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next