Illinois Women's Health Center

05/18/2012

Do you ever wonder about "junk food" being cheaper than healthy food? It is, if you look at it per 100 calories. But not if you look at it per average serving size!

Fruits and vegetables appear more expensive than less healthy foods when the price is measured by calories rather than by weight or by amount in an average serving. The price measure has a large effect on which foods are determined more expensive.

05/15/2012

It is easy to think that exercise is a chore, but what would happen if we thought of exercise as an investment? Here is a good article from Michelle Obama in honor of National Women's Health Week.

In honor of National Women's Health Week, the First Lady of Fitness (and okay, the United States) tells us why we all need to stand up for our well-being

05/09/2012

Donna, our nurse practitioner, will be walking in the Race for the Cure this Saturday, as will many others. Did you know that you can donate, even if you are not able to participate? Check out the website for me information!

Join me in the fight!

04/19/2012

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04/13/2012

For those of you who struggle making the transition to 100% whole grains, here is a good article on making 50% whole grains.

By Janet Helm, MS, RD It’s been a bad [...]

04/11/2012

A great article for women of all ages.

Get to know your pink parts. Experts say it will improve your health and help you have better s*x. So don't be shy.

04/02/2012

A simple article on menopause and infertility - things to consider if you want or do not want more children.

Decline in fertility at midlife. Many women worldwide are waiting until they are older to try to get pregnant. But as women age, fertility declines. Women are born with 1 to 2 million eggs and, as menopause nears, only about 100 eggs remain. The declining number and quality of the eggs, as well as a...

03/28/2012

http://www.hotflashhavoc.net/page.cfm?pageid=19154
Great documentary on Menopause playing at the Rave (Grand Prairie 18) on Sunday, April 8th at 2pm and on Tuesday, April 11 at 1pm and 7 pm.

03/21/2012

Great simple article on what your lab results mean. Check it out!

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03/14/2012

A short & practical article on foods that are considered "Superfoods". Check it out!

By Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD Mention the [...]

03/07/2012

Did you know that exercise actually gives your brain a boost? Here is a short article on a recent study on how different types of exercise sharpen your mind.

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