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The life expectancy gap between men and women is shrinking in recent years, however women have always outlived men. 

Here’s why:

Men tend to drink and smoke more than women.  On average women seek medical help more often then men.  Men are more apt to engage in high risk or dangerous behaviors.  Men also on average have higher stress levels than women, mostly due to working conditions.

The bright side is that most of these things can be prevented.  Get regular checkups, and engage in a healthy and active lifestyle.  It can ultimately add years to your life.

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Stroke is the number 3 killer of women each year.  It permanently disables many more.  Basically stroke is a lack of blood to part of the brain.  The blood flow gets clogged blocking passage to the brain.  Without blood and the nutrition it provides, brain cells are injured die.  This is called stroke.

Here are the main symptoms of stroke:

• weakness in the arms, legs or face or on one side of the body.
  
• difficulty seeing straight.
  
• feeling off balance, trouble walking or with simple coordination
  
• trouble understanding speech, or general confusion
  
• unexplained headaches
  

If you are experiencing any number of these symptoms, consult your qualified health care professional immediately.

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After having tried (and failed) with the patch, the gum, the various prescription medications, weening off, and the cold turkey method to quit smoking. This writer is proud to say that there is a method that works. 

It’s a not a wonder drug, or a hypnotist, its just a book.  That’s right a book.  It’s called “The Easy Way To Stop Smoking” by Allen Carr.  It has sold more than six million copies and saved millions of lives.  Including my own. 

If you have ever thought of quitting, get this book.  The reader is instructed to smoke the entire time, and it only takes a few days to get through.  Once your done, you have one last smoke and walk away forever.  It’s been 3 years for me.   If you’ve tried it all, try this!  Trust me it works.

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The FDA has asked  manufacturers of 10 anti-depressants to print a warning on labels that anyone taking the drugs should be carefully observed for symptoms such as increased depression, suicidal thinking, increased hostility or agitation.

Drugs covered in the warning are the brand-name Prozac (generically known as fluoxetine); Zoloft (sertraline); Paxil (paroxetine); Luvox (fluvoxamine); Celexa (citalopram); Lexapro (escitalopram); Wellbutrin (bupropion); Effexor (venlafaxine); Serzone (nefazodone); and Remeron (mirtazapine).

If you are taking any of these medications, this report does not necessarily mean you should stop.

“We are not saying not to take these products,” FDA spokesman Jason Brodsky said. 

As with any medication or anti-depressant drug therapy, personal research and consultation from a qualified health professional is highly encouraged.

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Heart disease is the number on killer of both men and women.  The term heart disease actually blankets a number of different conditions that affect the heart. 

Including:
Coronary heart disease, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiovascular disease, Ischaemic heart disease, Heart failure, Hypertensive heart disease, Inflammatory heart disease, and Valvular heart disease.

Preventing heart disease is possible through a number of methods, the most obvious being diet and exercise.  Most common heart disease occurs when fatty plaque builds up inside the heart over a number of years.  This can lead to heart attack.  A low fat diet and regular blood pressure and cholesterol check ups are key.  Smoke less, eat right and exercise more.  Take care of your heart and it will take care of you!

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A Pap test is an important component for womens health.  In fact, in some cases it can mean the difference between life and death.  A Pap can help detect early indications of cervical cancer.  In most cases early detection and treatment can prevent the cancer all together.

Any woman sexually active for 3 years or more should be tested routinely.  If you are younger than 30 a yearly pap test and pelvic exam is recommended.  For women older than 30, consult your doctor for recommended exam frequency.

The only women who do not require regular pap test are women over 65 who have had normal pap tests in the past and who are told by their doctor that they no longer require testing.

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One of the main men’s health concerns today is cancer.  More specifically prostate cancer.  While there is no fail proof method of prevention, there are steps that you can take to help reduce your risk.

Here are a few of the ways you can prevent prostate cancer:

Diet and Lifestyle Changes
Diet and exercise are two of the main things you can control right now to prevent cancer.  Stay away from high fat foods, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and exercise everyday.  Walk around the block if you have to, exercise can greatly reduce cancer causing stress levels.  Consult your doctor for more information on cancer preventing diet choices.

Medications
Current research does not yet support any medications for the prevention of prostate cancer, however there are a few hopeful candidates on the horizon that affect testostorin levels.  However these drugs also come with side effects and are not usually recommended for cancer prevention

Selenium and Vitamin E
Recent studies have suggested that daily supplementation of the mineral selenium and vitamin E can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.  As with anything talk to your doctor before implementing any dietary supplements.

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Anti Anxiety drug thereapies or anxiolytics, can be a temporary solve for anxiety problems.  By blocking GABA receptors, similar to the way alcohol works, these drugs sooth tension and calm hyper anxious people.  Anti-anxiety drug therapy is also used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD. 

Some of the more common anti anxiety medications on the market are:

Alprazolam Intensol
Alzapam
Ativan
BuSpar
Centrax
Equanil
Inderal
Ipran
Klonopin
Lexapro ( Lexaprotm )
Librium
Lipoxide
Loraz
Luvox
Neuramate
Novo-Alprazol
Romazicon
Paxil
Paxipam
Serax
T-Quil
Tranxene
Valium
Versed
Xanax

Be careful to get a few opinions before starting any anti-anxiety drug therapy, as most of these types of medications are highly addictive.

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1. Exercise - This word can make grown men and women panic.  But, daily exercise is not has hard as you think.  A simple 30 minute walk after dinner or in the mornings can add years to your life expectancy.

2. Eat more fiber
Diet is just as important as exercise for a health lifestyle.  Eating foods low in fat and high in fiber can keep you out of the doctors office and on the road to a long life.  Eat loads of fruits and vegetables, cut out the sodas and junk foods.  Focus on whole wheats and grains.  Your heart and your waistline will thank you.

3. Relax
Stress is a leading cause of disease and illness.  Some studies go as far to say that 70% or more of all health problems are born from stress.  Excercise can help reduce stress, so can meditation, and deep breathing.  Spend time everyday simply taking deep breaths.  You’ll be younger for it.

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A study released in March 2008 from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) suggests that 26 percent or approximately 3.2million teenage girls between the ages of 14 and 19 are infected with some form of sexually transmitted disease such as Human papillomavirus (HPV), chlamydia, herpes simplex virus, and trichomoniasis

African American teenage girls are the most highly affected with almost half or 48% of them found to be infected with an STD.  The study shows one fifth of white teenage girls or 20% to be STD infected.

The most effective prevention of most STD’s is the use of a condom. Learn about this and more at Modern day healthcare