Women's Health
A recent study by the National Council on Disability (NCD) entitled “The Current State of Health Care for People with Disabilities” provided sobering statistics regarding all aspects of health and healthcare for women with disabilities.
Women with Disabilities and Health Care: What the Research Shows
Some 314 million people are visually impaired worldwide, including some 45 million who are completely blind. Of the 314 million with sight limitations, nearly two-thirds are women. Find out how to prevent vision loss through lifestyle and nutrition.
It’s no secret that multitasking women experience extremely high levels of stress, and women with disabilities are no exception. But it’s time to take those stress management strategies seriously.
Women with disabilities are more likely to have an inactive lifestyle, which increases their chances of getting heart disease. Luckily, there are ways to take control of your heart health.
Heart Disease and Women with Disabilities: Don’t Be a Statistic
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) Month
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome or APS is an autoimmune disorder in which the body recognizes certain normal components of blood and/or cell membranes as foreign substances and produces antibodies against them.
The Women’s Health Checklist: the Tests You Should Have
Do you know what health tests you need to complete as a woman with a disability? We give you a comprehensive checklist by age and lifestyle to keep you on track.
The Women’s Sexual Health Checklist: the Tests You Should Have
Are you sexually active? Are you practicing good sexual health habits? Find out what tests you need to maintain optimal sexual health.
Environmental Chemicals and Hormones: How They Damage Women’s Health
Do you know that your health can be affected by environmental chemicals and hormones? Find out which ones and how to avoid exposure to these harmful everyday toxins.
Exercise for Osteoporosis Prevention
Osteoporosis, a chronic depletion of bone density, affects men and women of all ages. Avoid osteoporosis and its associated problems with adequate calcium intake and by following the bone-strengthening exercises here.
Simple, Powerful Osteoporosis Book by Amelia Davis
This largely photographic book highlights the diversity - economically, in age, gender and in social terms - of people with osteoporosis. Simple, first-person text complements the portraits.
Osteoporosis Pain and Spinal Fractures
Osteoporosis is a primary cause of vertebral fractures, or fractures of the spine's vertebrae. Discover the likelihood of a spinal fracture, how a spinal fracture is diagnosed, and what you can do about back pain associated with spinal fractures.
Osteoporosis Exercise Builds Bone
Increase bone density, even if you already have osteoporosis, by engaging in these everyday activities. Your heart will benefit, too.