Women’s Health Tips – Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts

When you’re pregnant, any time feels like snack time. Well, good news — not only is that OK, it’s recommended. The green light comes from Johns Hopkins nutritionist Diane Vizthum. She says good nutrition while eating for two includes healthy …

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Have you heard about melatonin, a supplement that’s used to help you sleep? Johns Hopkins sleep specialist Luis Buenaver says melatonin is a natural substance that the body produces on its own. Most people make enough melatonin. But, he says, …

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As you’re flowing through your sun salutations, do you ever wonder if practicing yoga is doing your heart health any good? The answer is yes. According to Johns Hopkins cardiologist Hugh Calkins, a large number of studies show that yoga …

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If you think sleep apnea affects more men than women, you’re right. But women, especially those past menopause, can get sleep apnea, too. Johns Hopkins sleep expert Susheel Patil says women with sleep apnea tend to be underdiagnosed. They may …

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Do the muscle-building benefits of weightlifting or pushups do anything for your heart? Yes, says Johns Hopkins exercise physiologist Kerry Stewart. These kinds of resistance training exercises have a more specific effect on body composition, Stewart says. If you’re carrying …

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Tossing and turning in the middle of the night? Trying to get comfortable can be frustrating when you wake up and can’t get back to sleep. If you’re a woman going through hormone changes associated with menopause, make up your …

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Does your stomach ever start growling as you get ready to exercise? What should you do: eat or exercise on an empty stomach? Johns Hopkins dietitian Kathleen Johnson says it’s best to stop eating about two hours before your workout. …

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Emails, deadlines, meetings: Almost everyone experiences work stress, even when they love their job. According to psychologist Jennifer Haythornthwaite [HAY-thorn-thwait], director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Mind-Body Research, stress is the response to an imbalance between life’s demands and …

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Are you prone to headaches? They cause about 112 million sick days a year in the U.S., and women get more headaches than men. What’s the reason? Hormones may be to blame, says Johns Hopkins neurologist Nauman Tariq, who is …

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Did you know that almost half of black women experience some form of hair loss? Dermatologist Crystal Aguh [ah-GOO], Director of Johns Hopkins’ Ethnic Skin Program, says that certain types of hair loss are genetic, and there may not be …

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