Effectively avoid gallstones from forming and growing by making some simple lifestyle changes. This post from BottomLine Health gives a rundown on how to avoid or delay gallbladder surgery. TAKE THESE STEPS TO AVOID SURGERY… You probably don’t give much thought to your gallbladder—that four-inch, pear-shaped sac tucked beneath your liver. When it’s working properly, it stores ... Continue Reading
Overweight and Pregnant
More than half of women ages 20 to 44 are overweight, and of those, nearly a third are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overweight women are already more likely to have health complications -- but pregnancy increases the risks for both mother and baby. "Obesity is a disease, and as with many diseases, there's a greater chance of problems ... Continue Reading