Women with long-term diabetes are at a greater risk for prematuremenopause, according to a report at the American Diabetes 57th AnnualScientific Sessions recently. Researchers theorize that Type Idiabetes is associated with accelerated aging, which may contributeto premature ovarian failure. Women with Type I diabetes hitmenopause at an average of 40.7 years, compared to 49.9 for others inthe study, reported Janice Dorman, associate professor ofepidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh.Avoid swimmer's ear
Spending summer afternoons in the water may seem like harmlesssummer fun, but for some it can lead to swimmer's ear. Bacteria andfungus can become trapped in the outer ear canal and cause itching,swelling and; or tenderness. Generally, the condition can be treatedby cleaning out the ear, but sometimes it requires antibiotics.Doctors recommend using nonprescription ear drops with alcohol to getrid of accumulated wetness.Postpartum changesAfter the baby comes, the postpartum period can last upto a year - especially if a woman is breastfeeding and notmenstruating, says Dr. Adelaide Nardone, consultant to the VagisilWomen's Health Center in White Plains, N.Y. A woman's estrogen leveldrops sharply in the hours after delivery, Nardone says, which cancontribute to mood swings, emotional liability and depression.Protect against unsafe waterIncreased pesticide use, overgrazing and unsanitary sewagedisposal have contributed to the demise of safe drinking water,reports Living Fit magazine. While traveling, the magazine suggestsusing portable purifying systems to avoid fever, chills, cramps anddiarrhea resulting from contaminated water. Here are some tips: whenin doubt, purify; don't brush your teeth with tap water; avoid icecubes; don't swim in water that could be polluted; only eat fruitthat you can peel yourself, and avoid green salads.
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