GC4W Women’s Health & Wellness

Probiotics, Why All the Buzz for Gut Health

Probiotics Get All the Buzz, but This Unsung Hero May Be More Effective for Gut Health  By KATHERINE CHANG  While many factors can make the difference between a happy gut and one that gives you major digestive drama, probiotics have gotten all the glitz and glory for boosting gut health. But there’s an unsung hero of balancing the gut microbiome that counts benefits such…

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How Healthy Is Popcorn?

How Healthy Is Popcorn? The snack can offer different nutrients like fiber and antioxidants. By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD Though it’s usually considered a movie theater snack staple, popcorn is also seen as a good-for-you snack choice. But is popcorn actually healthy? The short answer is that it can be. Popcorn does have some potential health benefits like providing you with some vitamins and…

Why Are Women So Stressed?

Why Are Women So Stressed? The pressure’s on. How can you relieve it? By Marijke Vroomen Durning, R.N Mary Young, a certified mental health first-aid trainer in Georgia, lived life at full speed. She was an active woman who gave her all to her job and volunteer work at her church. Until one day, she couldn’t. “Looking at my Facebook memories, I…

How These ‘Simple 7’ Lifestyle Habits Can Help Lower Risk of Dementia for Women

How These ‘Simple 7’ Lifestyle Habits Can Help Lower Risk of Dementia for Women By Eileen Bailey Women who follow seven healthy habits might lower their risk of developing dementia, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 75th Annual Meeting this week. In their study, researchers followed 13,720 women for 20 years to analyze their risk of developing dementia. They examined Medicare claims…

Gardening has taken off. Here’s why the popular activity can replace your gym workout

Gardening has taken off. Here’s why the popular activity can replace your gym workout By Melanie Radzicki McManus A lot of people find it difficult to embrace the idea of regular exercise, even though they know it’s good for their physical and mental health. Yet committing to a workout routine doesn’t necessarily entail going to the gym or running around your…

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