LifeScript Women's Health

9 New Ways to Relieve Chronic Back Pain

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By Diane Wedner, Lifescript Medical Detective You’ve tried all the typical back-pain treatments, from anti-inflammatory drugs to physical therapy, with little relief. But don't give up: There's hope with cutting-edge therapies, from new drug regimens to surgeries that target the spine. Lifescript’s Medical Detective uncovers the top new treatments for chronic back pain... Millions of women suffer from chronic back pain, triggered by pregnancy, toting tots, hauling groceries and those...

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10 Memorial Day Dishes

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:24:26 GMT

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Ending Endometriosis Pain: An Expert Q&A

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By Linda Wasmer Andrews, Special to Lifescript Endometriosis causes pain and sometimes infertility for at least 5.5 million American women. But an accurate diagnosis and relief can be hard to come by. In this exclusive interview, a top doctor explains why, and answers key questions about this often-misunderstood disorder. Plus, how much do you know about women’s health? Take our quiz to find out... You’ve struggled with heavy periods and pelvic pain for years. And you haven’t been able to...

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Sweet Sabotage: Uncovering Hidden Added Sugars

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By Diane Wedner, Lifescript Food Detective You count carbs and skip dessert, but reducing sugar from your diet isn’t as easy as it seems. It’s in nearly everything you eat. Even “healthy” foods can harbor a nasty secret: added sugars masquerading under names like ethyl maltol or galactose. Lifescript’s Food Detective digs deep into the cupboard to uncover common sources of hidden sugars and help you cut back… You’re late for work, so you grab a healthy breakfast to go: a granola bar,...

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How Kirstie Alley Conquered Weight Problems

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By Mari Cartel, Lifescript Entertainment Editor Kirstie Alley’s weight problems are well-publicized, but she hasn’t let them derail her Hollywood career. In an exclusive interview, she describes how she uses her real-life struggles to inspire women everywhere… Most celebrities wouldn’t dare shill for an embarrassing women’s product. But then most stars aren’t like actress Kirstie Alley, best-known for her role as Rebecca Howe in the hit TV series “Cheers.” Even though she doesn’t suffer...

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