Stroke symptoms typically last more than an hour, but sometimes they can be very brief—signs of a transient ischemic attack (TIA), or “ministroke.” A TIA occurs when a blood clot temporarily clogs an artery, diminishing blood flow to the brain. Although TIA’s usually last fewer than five minutes, they increase the likelihood of a true stroke, which requires prompt medical treatment. Read More
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Fast Stroke Diagnosis Is Important in Treatment
April 21, 2008
10 Reasons You’re Not Having Sex
March 20, 2008
Not getting any? You’re not alone: Women today have less time for sex than their 1950s counterparts. And it’s estimated that 40 million Americans have what experts call a sexless marriage (having sex less than 10 times a year).
A regular sex life is good for your health. It can satisfy all sorts of emotional- and physical-intimacy needs and help partners stay close, says Anita H. Clayton, MD, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Virginia and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. So why the dry spell? You can chalk it up to a sheer lack of time, but there are a slew of other reasons, too—from weight gain and perimenopause to technology overload (stop texting now) in the bedroom. Here’s how to beat the top 10 sex busters.
Reason 1: Your bed isn’t sexy anymore.
We hear it over and over again: The bed should be used for sex and sleep only. So why do so many of us insist on bringing third parties—laptops, PDAs, Law & Order—into the boudoir? All that technology and distraction can cause insomnia and put a damper on your sex life. After all, it’s harder to initiate sex if your spouse is hiding behind a newspaper or glued to the TV or if your hands are busy exploring the Web rather than his body.
Sex Rx: At a minimum, make the bedroom a no-technology zone, Clayton suggests. Then take a hard look at your life (from romance and work to entertainment and family), and give sex the priority it deserves. If you have to schedule sex like you do a meeting, do it!
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The Story of O: Myths, Multiples, and More
March 20, 2008
An orgasm is a rush of pleasure that usually comes from contractions of the muscles in the vagina, anus, and abdomen. It can feel like light pops, waves, vibrations, an explosion, or anything in between.
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Health’s Sexiest Sex Survey EVER!
March 4, 2008
More than 1,000 of you told us what really turns you on. See the results of our healthy sex survey!
We all know from experience that when the sex is good our relationships seem to be in better shape, too. There’s a scientific reason for this: Experts tell us that the hormone oxytocin, which is released during lovemaking, has a serious bonding effect on partners. (Not surprisingly, we get that same hormonal buzz right after childbirth, bonding us with our babies.)
What’s keeping your engines revved—and what isn’t? Check out our survey results to learn some of the most private stuff you told us you’re doing between the sheets.
What Kind of Lover Are You?
February 28, 2008
Experts say there are six different ways you can be “in love.” And your love style may change over the course of your relationship.
Knowing your style can help you evaluate your relationship, says Susan Hendrick, PhD. It’ll help you have more realistic expectations about how love happens for you and how it evolves. If you understand that it’s normal for a loving couple to have a platonic relationship, for instance, you’ll know not to worry if there aren’t fireworks.
So what kind of lover are you? Check out these descriptions to find your personal style, and learn how you can keep your relationship healthy and happy.
Me and My Kegels: Doing Pelvic Exercises Can Pay Off
February 22, 2008
I’m at the front door, grocery bag on one hip, toddler on the other, fishing for my keys and thinking, “I’m not going to make it.” The bathroom is a mere 6 feet away. Plunking my son and groceries on the floor, I run but can’t unzip in time. And I can’t help thinking: “Do we both need diapers?”
Want a Better Sex Life? Just Follow These Doctor’s Orders
February 8, 2008
With long hours at the office, money woes, and all the other stuff of family life, who has time for passion? But according to psychotherapist and sex educator Laura Berman, PhD, passion is so essential to healthy relationships that it’s worth making time for. In her new book, aptly titled The Passion Prescription: Ten Weeks to Your Best Sex—Ever! (Hyperion, $24.95), Berman offers a fun, easy-to-follow plan to improve your sex life.
Her step-by-step passion-makeover program won’t require you to master the art of sexual aerobics. Instead, the clinical assistant professor of OB-GYN and psychiatry at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine explores ways to overcome emotional hang-ups and health issues that take the fun out of sex.
Though you may not levitate, Berman promises you that after the 10-week program, you can definitely count on having a rapturously good time.
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