http://www.muschealth.com/Keep current with new health news updates.en-us20http://www.muschealth.com/favicon.gifhttp://www.muschealth.com/ http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10651Women today have more birth control options than ever before. The condom, the pill, the patch—to name just a few. In fact, more than three-quarters of sexually active women in the U.S. have tried at least three different methods of contraception. Knowing more about your options can help you choose the best one for you. at MUSChttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10651Sat, 25 May 2013 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10627Finding out you are pregnant may prompt you to make some lifestyle changes, particularly in your diet. You may decide to eat more fruits and vegetables and less high-fat foods. Another change you may want to consider: cutting back on coffee. A recent study suggests that too much coffee and other sources of caffeine may lower your baby’s birth weight, possibly leading to serious health problems. at MUSChttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10627Wed, 1 May 2013 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10619Many women drink alcohol – whether it’s to celebrate a special event or maybe to relax with friends. An occasional drink usually isn’t a concern. Moderate amounts of alcohol may even protect against coronary heart disease. More excessive drinking, though – like binge drinking – can lead to serious health problems. at MUSChttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10619Mon, 1 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10603You may pay more attention to your physical health than how you feel mentally. Like any physical ailment, though, conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse can tax your body. More than 45 million Americans struggle with a mental health problem, and many of them are women. Knowing more about mental illness, including the warning signs, can help keep your body – and mind – healthy. at MUSChttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10603Fri, 1 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10587A simple glass of milk can do a lot for your health. Thanks to the “Got Milk” campaign, many women know that it packs a healthy punch of calcium and vitamin D – two nutrients critical for strong bones. But did you know vitamin D may be beneficial beyond bone health? Ongoing research suggests it may have some truly potent powers. at MUSChttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10587Fri, 1 Feb 2013 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10568You’re likely familiar with the changes your body goes through each menstrual cycle. Estrogen levels rise as your body prepares for ovulation. Then they fall before your period. This flux in hormones can trigger fatigue, breast tenderness, and other symptoms. A new study suggests these hormonal changes may also affect breathing problems like coughing or shortness of breath. The findings may be especially helpful for women with asthma. at MUSChttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10568Tue, 1 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10546A common-held belief is that weight gain during menopause is inevitable. New research suggests otherwise. A recent review of available data on this life change found that menopause doesn’t cause weight gain. But it may move fat to your middle. at MUSChttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10546Sat, 1 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10532Women who go through menopause before age 46 may double their risk for heart disease and stroke, new research says. at MUSChttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10532Thu, 1 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10513Working full time seems to boost both mental and physical health for women who are mothers, compared with women who stay at home or work part time. at MUSChttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10513Mon, 1 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10490Alcohol can be both a benefit and a danger to women, according to two recent studies. The key seems to be in knowing when it’s appropriate to drink and how much alcohol is considered safe. at MUSChttp://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P10490Sat, 1 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT