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Healthy Women Blog
June 30, 2009

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Sex and a Healthier You
You've got questions. We've got answers. Find out the truth about sex in your 20s, 30s and 40s. Visit www.SexandaHealthierYou.org, created by the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) and the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP), where you can learn how to:
• Stress Less for Better Sex
• Rekindle Your Passion
• Talk To Your Health Care Provider about Sex

What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Maybe you've heard that it can increase your risk for heart disease, diabetes and even cancer, but you're not sure why. Learn what it is and how to prevent it.

From Our Partners

EmpowHer
The National Women's Health Resource Center is excited to announce a partnership with EmpowHer! EmpowHer is a unique online resource that provides women with up-to-date medical information, access to leading medical experts and advocates and a devoted community of women who ask questions, share stories and connect with one another in a safe and supportive environment. You can check out their web site at www.empowher.com.

Health Advocate
NWHRC recently teamed up with Health Advocate, a hands-on service that helps women navigate the healthcare and health insurance maze. Health Advocate helps members trying to understand or negotiate insurance bills, finds physicians or short- or long-term care facilities, assesses treatment options and addresses myriad other issues. Find out more.

Ask the Contraception Expert

Q: I'm 42, and I'm tired of taking birth control pills. I'm happily married and done with childbirth. What are my other options? Any reason why I shouldn't switch?

A: Absolutely not. And the beautiful thing is, you have so many other options. more...

More columns:
Ask the Sexual Health Expert
Ask the Endometriosis Expert
Midlife Health Q&A
Ask the Reproductive Health Expert
Ask the Breast Health Expert
Ask the Joslin Dietitian
Ask the Trainer

Featured NWHRC Publications

Blog Update:
Notes from the Nursery: Vitamin supplements may lessen
miscarriage risk
Wellness in Practice: When you're down, what cheers you up?
Midlife Matters: The scoop on cellulite
Beauty Blog: Pregnancy and botox
Real Women, Real Stories: I survived bedbugs

Protect Your Bones
A new study on osteoporosis, or brittle bones, shows keeping bones strong and healthy is a necessity for many women who will be working longer than they expected due to the downturn in the economy. NWHRC has joined forces with five other advocacy groups as part of the "Know My Bones Council" to encourage women to make their bone health a priority.

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