Top Women Mistakes about health

Women should be a group of special human need to be taken care more, cause most of them don't know what should be done to protect themselves properly.

5 mistakes women make at the doctor's office

1. Women don't question doctors

2. Women tend to over-research

3. Women don't recognize gender bias

4. Women interpret their own symptoms

5. The mother of all mistakes: Women don't trust their intuition

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8 Ways Women Often Sabotage Their Own Health

Did you know that wearing nylon panties, tight-fitting jeans, pantyhose without a cotton panel, or other garments that restrict airflow and hold in heat and moisture are contributing factors in yeast infections?
Many women are under the false impression that if they see their gynecologist for a Pap smear every few years and perform monthly breast self-exam they have nothing else to worry about.
Having unprotected sex, even once, can lead to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV/AIDS, and other vaginal infections.
Are you getting an adequate amount of calcium in your daily diet? Chances are that you are not.
Did you know that smoking is the most preventable cause of death in this country? Sadly, more than 140,000 women die from smoking-related causes each year.
Do you exercise regularly? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), just 30 minutes of exercise daily can significantly reduce your risk of disease.
Overeating, eating too much fast food or other restaurant meals is something many of us are guilty of -- this can lead to weight gain, high blood pressure, gallstones, diabetes, and heart disease.
Finally, don't forget to take time to give yourself a break. Find time to relax, read a book, take a warm bath, or do something just for yourself.

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