Contact lens care

Contact lenses may be convenient but they need a lot of care
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These teas help reduce stress

Here are some herbal teas that help you calm down during a stressful time
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Caring for Parents and Elderly Relatives

Jane Garvey talks to Carol Lee, author of Out of Winter, about the difficulties - practical and emotional - of caring for elderly parents long distance. And listeners tell us about their experiences of caring for parents and elderly relatives, or being looked after by adult children. And we hear from one hundred year old Nel Hales about how and why she likes to live independently.
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WHNews: Paying for sex, Lark Rise to Candleford

Paying for sex... should you get a criminal record if you do? We hear from a former prostitute in favour of fining or jailing people who buy sex and from the sex workers who tell us why they don't want their clients to get a criminal record. How do you recognise a game changer? We'll hear from a business psychologist. The novel Lark Rise to Candleford is one of the defining accounts of country life during the Victorian era, not to mention the inspiration for a hit television series. We discover why so little is known about its author Flora Thompson. And the realities of being unemployed and looking for work when you're a woman in your 50's.Plus a team of girls in North London have become champions in robotics – what impact has it had on their ambitions?
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WHNews: Weekend Woman's Hour Kelis, Coppafeel & Afro Hair

The politics of afro hair. Do black women really feel that they have to style their hair a certain way and why does afro hair elicit so much debate? Journalist Hannah Pool and hair and make up artist Editi Udofot give us their views. And the Australian commoner who became a princess. Sheila Chisholm was one of the most glamorous women of 20th century society. She was born in Australia on a sheep station, but made friends in Buckingham Palace, Downing Street and Hollywood.Plus Kelis on music feminism, motherhood and cooking and how she is far more interesting to look at than Calvin Harris.
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Exam Pressure; Online Bullying; Nina Nesbitt

BBC News School Reporters Isabel and Emily, from John Cleveland College in Hinckley, Leicestershire join us to talk exam pressure, online bullying and more. Pupils from Uckfield Community College interview their teacher Jenny McLachlan about her first novel, Flirty Dancing - and the four book deal that's going to take her away from teaching. Teenage singer songwriter and guitarist Nina Nesbitt on growing up in Scotland and the importance of good friends. And Springwood School in Kings Lynn talk about their amazing Queen's Prize.
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Prostitution; Women of the World; Nadine Mortimer-Smith

Woman's Hour is looking at the issues of selling and paying for sex. Today we hear from women who describe themselves as 'survivors of prostitution' and get their views on proposals to criminalise paying for sex. Young people at the Women of the World Festival tell us how they've been inspired. And soprano Nadine Mortimer-Smith tells Jane about her unorthodox route to opera singing.
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Prostitution - decriminalising sex work

Should buying and selling sex be decriminalised? Jane Garvey talks sex workers in Glasgow who think only full decriminalisation will give them protection and rights. Opportunities for women in cyber security. The deadly beauty secrets of women in the court of Charles I explored in Hermione Eyre's novel Viper Wine. Presenter Jane Garvey
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WHNews: Feminism & Muslim Women + Gay marriage

British Muslim women have the lowest employment rates, in fact a large number of them have never worked and they have the worst health. What can or should be done and what role does feminism play in all this?We’ll hear from Sam Roddick on her mum Anita and her impact on the beauty industry.As the film Fatal Attraction comes to the West End how does the bunny boiler fit into 21st century sexual politics on the London stage?We’ll hear from Business Secretary Vince Cable on the efforts being made to have more women make it to the top of company boardsPlus two teenage school reporters discuss exam pressure.And now that lesbian's can marry how do you decide what to wear and what to call yourself now that you're a married woman married to another woman?
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WHNews: Peter Lawrence, Grace Dent & Michaela Coel

On today's Woman's Hour we hear from Peter Lawrence whose daughter Claudia disappeared five years ago. How hopeful is he with the new Crimewatch appeal for information. Historian Juliet Gardiner tells us about Dr Innes Pearse who, with her husband, opened a health clinic in London in 1935 to conduct a huge health experiment. Her pioneering approach to health still has resonance today. What is the scientific basis for the medicinal qualities of garlic? Grace Dent talks about her Radio 4Extra programme this Sunday, Guide to Growing Up A Girl. And Michaela Coel performs her powerful poem Sharon for us live and talks about her one woman show Chewing Gum Dreams currently on at The Shed, part of the National Theatre.
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The Pistorius Trial; Lisa Stansfield; Young Baronesses

The women playing a part in the Oscar Pistorius Trial. Jenni talks to 90s pop star Lisa Stansfield about her return to film and music. Three of the youngest baronesses talk about their work. Professor Lisanti discusses the latest research into dense breast tissue. Coloured coats - on the catwalks and in the shops.
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WHNews: Long distance rower Elsa Hammond, women on boards and Fatal Attraction

Elsa Hammond who hopes to be the fastest woman to row solo from California to Hawaii, the latest figures on women on boards, Penelope Jardine the lifelong companion of author Muriel Spark and as a new stage version of the 1980s film Fatal Attraction opens in the West End, what does the story have to say to today's audiences?
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Anita Roddick; Sharia Law; Louise Welsh

Anita Roddick - a Game Changer in the beauty world? The Pakistani politician and activist Humaira Awais Shahid. Plus Louise Welsh on her new novel "A Lovely Way to Burn" and as the Law Society issues guidance for High Street solicitors on how to compose Islamic wills compliant with Sharia Law. What's behind their decision and what impact could it have on women?
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Robotics in school; Part-time work; Richard Mabey

Robotics in schools. Our reporter Ayshea Buksh talks to an award winning all-girl competitive robotics team from North London about how their project has broadened their horizons and changed their career aspirations.The TUC's Frances O'Grady on how going part time affects your earning power. So what can be done to prevent talent and experience being wasted when a women works part time?Game Changers - the judges deliberations begin. And we discuss what makes a Game Changer with organisational psycologist Rachel Short.Richard Mabey has written Dreams of the Good Life, a new account of Flora Thompson - author of Lark Rise to Candleford - which investigates the contradiction between the simple rural times she chronicled and the Bohemian, suburban life she aspired to.
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De-clutter therapy for your mind

A lot of information, some useful and some redundant goes into the mind for consumption, making it necessary to push the unwanted stuff to the recycle bin of your system.
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10 reasons why you should add neem to your daily routine

Replete with medicinal benefits, neem leaves have a special significance during Gudi Padwa when it is eaten with jaggery.
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Beat stress the right way

It would be unimaginable for anyone today to say that they don’t undergo stress. In today’s day and age, stress is an unwelcome part of our lives. And while avoiding stress isn’t entirely possible, there are ways on how one can deal with it in a positive way.
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These teas help reduce stress

Here are some herbal teas that help you calm down during a stressful time
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Health benefits of Aloe Vera

This freely growing plant has amazing properties that promote healthy living
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burning inside vigina

i have the probem of burning inside the vigina, it started from last day and its very painful .......
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Am I pregnant?

My last period was on 17th February which lasted about a week. My cycle is 35-37 days long and it's p
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Neg blood and hpt

I have an IUD, feel pregnant with several symptoms. I have taken 3 hpt's and all are negative and one
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De-clutter therapy for your mind

A lot of information, some useful and some redundant goes into the mind for consumption, making it necessary to push the unwanted stuff to the recycle bin of your system.
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Dealing with dry cough?

When you suddenly develop a cough, little thought is given...
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How to bounce back after a long illness

A long bout of illness takes a toll on you, here's how to spring back
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Lack of sleep could cause cancer

...And also increase your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Here’s how to improve your sleep cycle
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Bite into a juicy pineapple

Not only are pineapples tasty, they also have several health benefits.
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E-cigarettes not helping smokers quit

Re-igniting the controversy over the use of electronic cigarettes, a study has claimed that these are not helping smokers to quit.
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Enjoy that fistful of almonds

Almonds have loads of healthy benefits
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Smoking increases risk of TB recurrence

Regular tobacco smoke increases the risk of recurrence of tuberculosis in patients, a new study has found.
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Get those pearly whites

Getting a pearly white smile isn’t a tough job if you take care of your teeth with these little tricks. Listed below are six natural and easy ways to get that beautiful white smile. So keep smiling and spread that smile.
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Taking vitamin pills without prescription?

Is consumption of vitamin pills without having a medical practitioner’s prescription healthy? Here’s a quick guide
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Prostitution; Women of the World; Nadine Mortimer-Smith

Woman's Hour is looking at the issues of selling and paying for sex. Today we hear from women who describe themselves as 'survivors of prostitution' and get their views on proposals to criminalise paying for sex. Young people at the Women of the World Festival tell us how they've been inspired. And soprano Nadine Mortimer-Smith tells Jane about her unorthodox route to opera singing.
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WHNews: The Politics of Afro Hair

Today on Woman's Hour we hear from Sharon Hardy,sister of Corporal Anne-Marie Ellement, and her reaction to the new coroner's report on her death in 2011.The politics of afro hair - why is it such a hot topic for debate? Sheila Chisholm was one of the most glamorous society women of the first half of the 20th century. Who was this Australian commoner who became a princess? What are the challenges of kicking on with your career after your children grow up? And journalist and feminist Gloria Steinem is 80 this month. Rosie Boycott and Jenni discuss her impact on the US women's movement.
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WH Collection: Gloria Steinem

US journalist Gloria Steinem is famously known for her article about being a Bunny Girl as well as for being one of the founders of Ms magazine. In this interview from 1977 she talks to Sue McGregor about her campaign for an Equal Rights Amendment.
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Exam Pressure; Online Bullying; Nina Nesbitt

BBC News School Reporters Isabel and Emily, from John Cleveland College in Hinckley, Leicestershire join us to talk exam pressure, online bullying and more. Pupils from Uckfield Community College interview their teacher Jenny McLachlan about her first novel, Flirty Dancing - and the four book deal that's going to take her away from teaching. Teenage singer songwriter and guitarist Nina Nesbitt on growing up in Scotland and the importance of good friends. And Springwood School in Kings Lynn talk about their amazing Queen's Prize.
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Weekend Woman's Hour: Mary Wilson; Game Changers

Mary Wilson, a founding member of one of the most successful female singing groups in recording history - the Supremes - tells Jane abouther career and relationship with Diana Ross.Why, when the average UK woman’s dress size is 16, is so-called ‘plus-size’ fashion such a niche market? Deborah Coughlin reports.As we gear up for the Oscars, a treat from the Woman's Hour archive collection - an interview with the silent movie actress Lillian Gish.The launch of our ‘Game Changers’list. Two of our judges explain what they’ll be looking for and how you can get involved.Kitty Morter describes the moment when music hall drag artist Vesta Tilley put her hand on her husband’s shoulder and recruited him into the war effort. Female police officers are more likely to fail a compulsory fitness test than their male colleagues. How fair is the test, and is it time for a change?And how does a best friend relationship work when you are total opposites?
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Prevention and cure of ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer among women of reproductive and growing age has become one of the common problems in India.
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One in three obese kids 'metabolically healthy'

Researchers have suggested that about 33 per cent of kids with obesity are “metabolically healthy.”
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Regular physical activity lowers breast cancer risk

A new study has revealed that practicing sport for more than an hour day reduces the risk of contracting breast cancer in women of all ages.
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Coping the seasonal changes

With the season changing from winter to summer, health troubles are on a high. We bring across ways to cope up
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Diabetes, high BP in middle age up dementia risks

Diabetes and high blood pressure in middle age increase risks of brain damage which leads to thinking problems and dementia in later life, a study claims.
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How to beat PCOS with home ingredients

PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) can be an extremely distressing disorder, not only does it affect health, the hirutism (unusual facial hair growth) and unexplained weight gain due to amenorrhea (no menstruation) can really take its toll on body image.
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Activities help kids with Down's Syndrome'

Keeping activities meaningful and enjoyable, and working on computers can help children with Down's Syndrome cope up as far as learning parameters...
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Are you truly happy? Brain can tell

Mind that laugh! As the world celebrates International Day of Happiness Thursday, we can tell if people are truly happy just from their laugh.
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UV exposure lowers folic acid level in young women

Women who are pregnant or planning for pregnancy may be at risk of losing folic acid through exposure to the sun, Australian researchers warned Wednesday.
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Parents! Your genes play key role in child growth

Debunking the popular theory that how adults parent their children depends on the way they were themselves parented when they were children, scientists have discovered that genes actually play a significant role in parenting.
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Disturbed sleep linked to Alzheimer`s onset

Researchers have suggested that people, who experience chronic sleep disturbance - either through their work, insomnia or other reasons - could face an earlier onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
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Lack of 40 winks: An epidemic that can prove fatal

"Do not go to sleep, so many people die there" - Mark Twain
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What’s your brain type? Take this quiz

Take the quiz to find out
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'Kidney diseases can be cured if diagnosed early'

Around 600 million people worldwide have some kind of kidney ailment and chronic kidney diseases are predicted to increase by 17 percent over the next decade if not detected early, said a nephrologist here Thursday.
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Why teens with cancer should meditate

Daily meditation can help improve mood and sleep in teenagers suffering or recuperating from cancer, a promising research shows.
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WHNews: The Politics of Afro Hair

Today on Woman's Hour we hear from Sharon Hardy,sister of Corporal Anne-Marie Ellement, and her reaction to the new coroner's report on her death in 2011.The politics of afro hair - why is it such a hot topic for debate? Sheila Chisholm was one of the most glamorous society women of the first half of the 20th century. Who was this Australian commoner who became a princess? What are the challenges of kicking on with your career after your children grow up? And journalist and feminist Gloria Steinem is 80 this month. Rosie Boycott and Jenni discuss her impact on the US women's movement.
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Tongue-tie; Vicki Wickham; Oxford Grooming Ring Survivor

Major Kate Philp talks about her recent expedition to the South Pole with the charity Walking Wounded and the impact of losing her leg in Afghanistan. Vicki Wickham, music pioneer and editor of the iconic British music television show 'Ready, Steady, Go' has recieved an OBE for services to music. She talks about booking the Beatles, working with Dusty Springfield and bringing Motown to Britain. The National Childbirth Trust wants the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of tongue-tie in the UK. So should professionals routinely check for and treat tongue-tie? Seven members of the Oxford grooming ring were jailed for a total of 95 years in June 2013 after an 18-week trial at the Old Bailey. They groomed, raped and prostituted girls as young as 11 in Oxford between 2004 and 2012. We hear from 'Lara', one of the young girls who survived that abuse and her mother, 'Elizabeth'.
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Power List 2014 Game Changers, Jack Monroe

The launch of the 2014 Power list - new theme, new panel. Cook, blogger and campaigner against food poverty, Jack Monroe, cooks the perfect falafel. Are police fitness tests biased against female officers? What can be done to stop young girls being groomed and exploited by gangs? Jenni Murray presents
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Anxiety in women over 60; Prince; Helen Grant

Figures just released show that last year, nearly a third of patients admitted to hospital for anxiety were women over 60. Marjorie Wallace, the founder and CEO of the mental health charity SANE explains why. Professor Sarah Niblock - author of 'Prince: The Making of a Pop Music Phenomenon' - talks about the pop star's appeal to women and why she believes he is a feminist icon. The real Miss Havershams - Denise Bates talks about her book 'Breach of Promise to Marry'. The Minister for Sport, Tourism and Equalities, Helen Grant, explains why she believes that girls should be offered more feminine sports such as cheerleading. What did you do while giving birth? Guardian columnist Tim Dowling and midwife Jane Alcock talk about their experiences.
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Men who pay for sex; food writer Diana Henry

Woman's Hour has been examining the case for and against the 'Nordic model' in a bid to change the laws on prostitution; we hear from three men who talk about why they pay for sex. Food writer Diana Henry has a new book, A Change of Appetite. She creates a feta and orange salad which is not just delicious but also 'accidentally healthy'; Tessa Marchington founded Music in Offices. She talks to Jane about what inspired her to set up the business; Nikki Sinclaire is an MEP and the UK's first openly transsexual parliamentarian. Her book, Never Give Up, charts her journey to becoming the woman she knew she always wanted to be.
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WHNews: Paying for sex, Lark Rise to Candleford

Paying for sex... should you get a criminal record if you do? We hear from a former prostitute in favour of fining or jailing people who buy sex and from the sex workers who tell us why they don't want their clients to get a criminal record. How do you recognise a game changer? We'll hear from a business psychologist. The novel Lark Rise to Candleford is one of the defining accounts of country life during the Victorian era, not to mention the inspiration for a hit television series. We discover why so little is known about its author Flora Thompson. And the realities of being unemployed and looking for work when you're a woman in your 50's.Plus a team of girls in North London have become champions in robotics – what impact has it had on their ambitions?
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Duchess of Cornwall on Shakespeare; Teaching consent

The Duchess of Cornwall gives her verdict on young performers at the Shakespeare Schools Festival, which offers students from all backgrounds the opportunity to perform on their local professional stage. A recent proposal to make teaching consent in schools in England compulsory was rejected by the House of Lords, but campaigners argue that at a time when teenagers have easy access to porn, it is vital that they are educated about sexual relationships, consent and abuse. The Director of BBC Television says there be at least one woman on every BBC TV Panel show. So are quotas on entertainment shows a good idea? Life expectancy for girls has officially broken the 100-year barrier for the first time according to Public Health England. So how should young women be preparing for their future?
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Tongue-tie; Vicki Wickham; Oxford Grooming Ring Survivor

Major Kate Philp talks about her recent expedition to the South Pole with the charity Walking Wounded and the impact of losing her leg in Afghanistan. Vicki Wickham, music pioneer and editor of the iconic British music television show 'Ready, Steady, Go' has recieved an OBE for services to music. She talks about booking the Beatles, working with Dusty Springfield and bringing Motown to Britain. The National Childbirth Trust wants the government to improve the diagnosis and treatment of tongue-tie in the UK. So should professionals routinely check for and treat tongue-tie? Seven members of the Oxford grooming ring were jailed for a total of 95 years in June 2013 after an 18-week trial at the Old Bailey. They groomed, raped and prostituted girls as young as 11 in Oxford between 2004 and 2012. We hear from 'Lara', one of the young girls who survived that abuse and her mother, 'Elizabeth'.
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WH Collection: Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish recalls her 75 year acting career starting with black and white silent films in 1912 to technicolor talkies.
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Mary Wilson; WWI widow's personal story

"We never lost the love..." Mary Wilson on singing with Diana Ross and The Supremes. The Woman's Hour Power List 2013 - one year on, how have things changed? World War One At Home - the personal story of Kitty Morter whose husband Percy died in the First World War. And Seida Saric on the legacy of conflict in Bosnia Herzegovina.
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Angel Haze; Sheryl Crow; Women in World War One

Angel Haze, US Rapper on using her music to help others. World War One and its impact on women - Shirley Williams, Kate Adie discuss how women's lives changed. Sheryl Crow on surviving cancer, adopting as a single mother and her new country music album. Which fictional couples would survive beyond the last page of a book and which would end up at Relate? Drug addiction in the family. Actor Eileen Atkins on performing Shakespeare's greatest female characters. Raising awareness of breast cancer in older women, especially the over 70s.
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Weekend Woman's Hour: Mary Wilson; Game Changers

Mary Wilson, a founding member of one of the most successful female singing groups in recording history - the Supremes - tells Jane abouther career and relationship with Diana Ross.Why, when the average UK woman’s dress size is 16, is so-called ‘plus-size’ fashion such a niche market? Deborah Coughlin reports.As we gear up for the Oscars, a treat from the Woman's Hour archive collection - an interview with the silent movie actress Lillian Gish.The launch of our ‘Game Changers’list. Two of our judges explain what they’ll be looking for and how you can get involved.Kitty Morter describes the moment when music hall drag artist Vesta Tilley put her hand on her husband’s shoulder and recruited him into the war effort. Female police officers are more likely to fail a compulsory fitness test than their male colleagues. How fair is the test, and is it time for a change?And how does a best friend relationship work when you are total opposites?
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WH Collection: Baroness de T'Serclaes

Baroness de T'Serclaes was famous in the First World War as a heroine of Pervyse. During this time she was known as Elsie Knocker, a British nurse in the Belgian Army. She talks to Marjorie Anderson about life on the front line.
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Beer leftover hops help fight dental diseases

Researchers have reported that the part of hops that isn’t used for making beer contains healthful antioxidants and could be used to battle cavities and gum disease.
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Youth rival celebs in organ donation

Following in the footsteps of Mohanlal and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kerala youth come forward in droves to pledge their organs
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9 Simple ways to reduce stress

Here’s how you can get more out of each day.
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Omega-3 fatty acids key to super heart health

Significantly higher consumption of omega-3 fatty acids among middle-aged Japanese men...
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Happy I made the decision: Jolie on double mastectomy

Angelina Jolie, who underwent a preventive double mastectomy in 2013, is happy with her decision and says she is very "fortunate to have a good recovery".
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Acupuncture Point and frequency-specific response of the testicular artery to abdominal electroacupuncture in humans

CONCLUSION: Acupuncture point and frequency-specific effects of abdominal EA on Testicular Blood Flow are shown in humans. This shows a trend toward acupuncture being effective in the clinical treatment of infertile men.

 

OBJECTIVE: To clarify the role of the abdominal acupuncture points and the frequency of short-term electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation on testicular blood flow (TBF) in humans. DESIGN: A prospective, randomized study. SETTING: University hospital, Department of Radiology, ultrasound unit. PATIENT(S): Eighty healthy male volunteers were randomly allocated to three groups in stage one and to a single group in stage two. In the first stage of the study, the abdominal acupuncture points ST-29 (guilai) were stimulated using simple needle insertion, 2 Hz burst EA or 10 Hz EA, in three different groups. In the second stage of the study, abdominal acupuncture points ST-25 (tianshu) were stimulated with the frequency found to be more effective in stage one. Stimulation was for 5 minutes in each group. INTERVENTION(S): Electroacupuncture and Doppler flowmeter. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Four groups were compared for volume flow and other related parameters of TBF. RESULT(S): The 10-Hz EA stimulation of ST-29 (guilai) increased TBF, but simple needle insertion and 2-Hz burst stimulation did not. The 10-Hz EA stimulation of ST-25 (tianshu) did not result in significant changes in TBF. CONCLUSION(S): For the first time point- and frequency-specific effects of abdominal EA on TBF are shown in humans. Further investigation is required to ascertain whether these findings may be helpful in the clinical treatment of infertile men.

Cakmak YO, Akpinar IN, Ekinci G, Bekiroglu N.

Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Marmara, Istanbul, Turkey. ycakmak@marmara.edu.tr

PMID: 18076881 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

 

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A word about thyroid health & fertility

 When treating male factor infertility, you often treat female fertility also, this makes sense.  Research and understandings of female infertility also help us better understand what to investigate when it comes to men.  An area of female infertility that is generally overlooked, misunderstood, and treated poorly is issues of the thyroid.  Since thyroid health is showing more and more importance in female infertility, it makes sense to start investigating its role in male factor as well.  First off, we now know the ranges of TSH on lab reports are not specific enough when it comes to a woman wanting to conceive.  Could this hold true for men also?  Does TSH need to be 'more' specific for optimal sperm production and health?  

As clinicians and patients, we should be looking for signs and symptoms of thyroid problems a little closer, and treating until we see them dissappear, NOT just relying on TSH numbers.  For those who are using synthetic medication to control their thyroid, this is particularly important, as normal TSH numbers often do not show a reduction/elimination of poor thyroid function signs and symptoms.  This means your thyroid is not balanced, no matter what your doctor says to you.  For those who are not on thyroid meds and have shown TSH readings that are too high, please, hear my words, do not jump onto synthetic thyroid meds to make things better.  Do ALL you can with alternative therapies to see if you can balance your health and lab results first.  I say this because, the moment you start the thyroid meds, may be the start of a journey of taking medication for the rest of your life, as the medication can actually stop your thyroid from functioning over time, so you will then NEED the meds to keep TSH numbers down, AND it may not even perform the function of making you feel better!

 

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The relaxation/erectile mechanisms of tetrandrine (Chinese herb Fen Fang Ji)

Conclusion: Tetrandrine, the main active ingredient in the Chinese herb Fen Fang Ji (the safe Fang Ji), has shown to relax penis muscles for enhanced blood flow to erectile tissue. It's mode of action is through Ca channel blocking, not nitric oxide pathways (which is the mechanism of viagra).

Nat Prod Res. 2009;23(2):112-21. Chen J, Liu J, Wang T, Xiao H, Yin C, Yang J, Chen X, Ye Z.Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.

The relaxation mechanisms of tetrandrine (Tet) on the rabbit corpus cavernosum tissue in vitro were investigated. Strips of rabbit corpus cavernosum were mounted in organ chambers. The effects of Tet were examined on isolated muscle strips pre-contracted with phenylephrine (PE) alone, in the presence of N(W)-nitro-L-arginine (LNNA, a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor), 1-H-[1,2,4]oxadiazolo[4,3-alpha]quinoxalin-1-one(ODQ, a guanylyl cyclase inhibitor), indomethacin (cyclooxygenase inhibitor), tetraethylammonium (TEA, Ca(2+)-activated K(+) channel blocker), 4-aminopiridine (4-AP, voltage dependent K(+) channel blocker) and glibenclamide (ATP sensitive K(+)channel blocker). The effects of Tet on KCl-induced contraction of isolated muscle strips were also investigated. The procedure of calcium absence-calcium addition was designed to observe the effect of Tet on the two components of the contractile responses to PE based on the source of Ca(2+) (extracellular vs. intracellular). Corpus cavernosum strips showed relaxation in response to Tet (10(-8) approximately 10(-3) mol L(-1)) in a concentration-dependent manner with an IC(50) of 3.73 x 10(-5) mol L(-1). However, they were not affected by LNNA, ODQ, indomethacin and K(+)-channel blockers. Tet (10 micromol L(-1), 30 micromol L(-1)) concentration dependently reduced the maximal contraction response of isolated strips induced by KCl to (73.0 +/- 3.8) and (41.5 +/- 3.4)%, respectively (p < 0.01). In the procedure of calcium absence-calcium addition, Tet 100 micromol L(-1) inhibited both intracellular calcium-dependent and extracellular calcium-dependent contraction induced by PE (20 micromol L(-1)) (p < 0.05). The inhibition ratios were (23.8 +/- 7.1) and (40.7 +/- 11.2)%, respectively. The results of the present study suggest that Tet possesses a relaxant effect on rabbit corpus cavernosum tissues, which is attributable to the inhibition of extracellular Ca(2+) influx and the inhibition of release of intracellular-stored Ca(2+), but not mediated by the release of nitric oxide, prostaglandins or by the activation of potassium channels.

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