October 2005
 When Katrina hit several weeks ago, Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA was designated by the state of Louisiana as the region's facility to care for women and infants affected by the hurricane. After several weeks, and another hurricane, its needs are still great. Click here to learn how you can directly contribute to the hospital to support the many needs of its patients.
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'Tis the season to be jolly
 Does just the thought of the holidays stress you out? Learn what positive actions you can take now to reduce the pressures in the current issue of HealthyWomen Take 10. Not yet a subscriber? Click here to get your free subscription now.
Your Heart & Your Health: Women & Cardiovascular Disease
 One in five women are diagnosed with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD refers to diseases of the arteries within your entire body, including your brain and legs. Find out what you can do to protect yourself from this deadly disease in this new "Fast Facts."
Breast Reconstruction and Enhancement: Silicone-Gel Breast Implants
 Are you considering a breast implant? Learn the difference between saline and silicone implants, what questions you should ask your health care professional and other major issues you should consider before determining whether augmentation is right for you.
Fast Facts: Vaginal Pain and Vulvodynia
 No one really knows what causes vulvar pain, which affects at least 16 percent of women. Some theories suggest it may develop in relation to a particular event like childbirth, infection or surgery. Learn more about vaginal pain, read the NWHRC's new Fast Facts: Understanding Vaginal Pain and Vulvodynia.
National Survey Reveals Critical Barriers to Improving Women's Health
Data from "Women Talk," the first annual national women's health survey from the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC), reveals that time, money and information are keys to women's physical and emotional wellness.
Pain & Women's Health
 The latest issue of the National Women's Health Report, "Pain & Women's Health" explores how pain--both chronic and acute--affects women's health and offers suggestions from leading pain experts for how to best manage the impact of pain symptoms. Learn more about the link between depression and chronic pain and the differences in how women and men respond to pain relief in this free publication.
Take 10 -- Cholesterol: What's family got to do with it?
 Did you know that your family history plays a role in your cholesterol levels? Learn more in the September issue of HealthyWomen Take 10, NWHRC's monthly fitness and nutrition e-newsletter. Also discover 10 quick and easy heart healthy eating choices you can make. Not a subscriber? Sign up for a free subscription now.
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