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Male Partners May Be Key Influence on Birth Control Use

Another Great Informative Article from Health.com

Male Partners May Be Key Influence on Birth Control Use - Health News - Health.com.

Health Care Teams: MDs, NPs, PAs CNMs

Despite what you may be reading from various medical societies or institutes or what you see in the news, doctors and nurse practitioners like each other and work well together. Really, we do.  We're all part of the health care team and we have virtually identical goals:  Helping people be healthier and live longer, healthier lives.  In fact a little over 50% of Medical Doctors are practicing and providing care with Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Certified Nurse Midwives.

What's That Drip?

Another great article featured in Fit Pregnancy

What's That Drip? - Mysterious discharges during pregnancy can be annoyances or danger signs. How to tell what's normal and what's not. - Fit Pregnancy.

How to Recognize a Heart Failure Exacerbation -- and What to Do

Our Featured Guest Writer's Today are:  Rebecca S. Boxer, M.D. and Senior Medical Editor of Caring.com, and Melanie Haiken, Senior Editor of Caring.com

Last updated: September 15, 2011

Heart failure symptoms can worsen suddenly or slowly over weeks. Either way, worsening of symptoms is known as an exacerbation or decompensation. It's important to know the signs of an exacerbation and what to do if you notice these changes. The more familiar you become with the symptoms of heart failure, the easier it will be to notice if they're getting worse or new symptoms are appearing.

How to Pay Attention with Adult ADHD

Check out this great article written by Karen Pallarito, "How to Increase Your Focus"

How to Pay Attention with Adult ADHD - adultadhd - Health.com.

Problems with Breastfeeding

I've worked with many moms who have one baby and yet have the twin challenges of difficulty with breastfeeding and postpartum depression.  A new study has confirmed what many of us know from caring for women, that the two are linked.

Depression is often found when experiences and expectations aren't in sync.  When a mom has the expectation that she will be able to nourish and feed her baby and then the experience doesn't match, it can set off a domino effect.  Combine that with a crying baby, lack of sleep and a hormonal roller coaster and it's a recipe for postpartum depression.

Little Swimmers - Fit Pregnancy

Little Swimmers - Nearly half of all fertility troubles are linked to sperm problems. Here are tips for their proper care and feeding. - Fit Pregnancy.

Vitamin D: Essential for Good Bone Health

I was at Costco the other day, getting stocked up on paper towels and olive oil and went down the vitamin aisle.  I love that aisle, because it just seems like this is one place where there's lots of healthy choices. There's a wide selection of  vitamins and supplements available there and I quickly grabbed the Nature Made Vitamin D for the cart so that I could get in line.

Bladder Training Tips to Reduce Bathroom Trips - incontinencewomen - Health.com

Read this great article by Anne Harding on:
Bladder Training Tips to Reduce Bathroom Trips - incontinencewomen - Health.com.

Osteoporosis

Check out This Informative New Video Featuring

Nurse Barb and El Camino Hospital

State of the Art Hip and Knee Replacements