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Increasingly, medical researchers are finding that when it comes to the health and well-being of men and women, there is indeed a difference. That’s why it’s important to find trusted sources of information that report the latest health findings and directives geared specifically toward women.

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Gender and Health Differences

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Women’s Wellness

In many cases, disease prevention starts with taking care of you. That includes having a healthy diet, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly. Though these things might not sound difficult to do, the reality is that with all the daily pressures women face, it’s not always easy to take care of the little things. In this section learn about the elements of wellness and how to make sure they’re part of your routine.

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To learn more about becoming active, read the findingDulcinea Fitness Web Guide, which includes more in-depth information for types of exercises such as yoga, running and swimming. Visit the findingDulcinea Sports Web Guide to learn how to get involved in a specific activity.

For information on sleep and sleep problems check out the findingDulcinea Sleep Web Guide. A separate findingDulcinea Insomnia Web Guide addresses sleeplessness.

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For fitness and physical activity …

The National Women’s Health Information Center has a “Frequently Asked Questions” page about physical activity. According to the site, being active has a number of benefits: it can help you deal with stress, have more energy, sleep better, look better and have less anxiety. Regular physical activity can also lower your risk for a variety of medical problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, depression and bone fractures. This page also describes how much activity women need, how they can prevent injuries and offers tips to get started.

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The Center for Young Women’s Health at Children’s Hospital Boston has worksheets young girls can fill out to learn what motivates them, and to keep track of their exercise progress. Complete the first worksheet by filling in what motivates you to become fit, what you do already and your fitness goals. The second worksheet offers activity ideas.

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For nutrition …

The National Women’s Health Information Center has an excellent nutrition overview that discusses the benefits of a healthy diet and the components of good nutrition. This page, in question-and-answer format, also explains the good and bad types of fat, offers portion size guidelines and defines terms such as fat free, low fat and cholesterol free.

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WebMD has an article that describes six “super foods” women need, and how they help. Learn why low-fat yogurt, beans and berries are among the top foods that can help keep a woman healthy.

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For nutrition advice for girls and teens …

Girlshealth.gov is sponsored by the National Women’s Health Information Center. Learn about the different food groups, how much you need of them and how to incorporate these foods into your diet. Other articles cover vegetarianism, the importance of healthy bones and the basics of reading a food label.

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4CollegeWomen.org was developed by students and faculty at Brandeis University. Read about the nutritional needs of a woman in her late teens and early 20s, get healthy food tips or find a dietician. The information is useful but be aware that some of the interactive tool links below the pyramid are broken.

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