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There's a good chance you may not. For women, ill-fitting, irritating, or otherwise inappropriate clothing and accessories could contribute to health issues ranging from back pain to crooked toes to eye infections. Avoid these faux pas by shopping smarter and healthier.

What lies beneath?

First things first: Good undergarments are the foundation of any look. Given their important functions and their close proximity to sensitive areas, your bra and underwear should be selected as much for function as for fashion. 

A prediabetes diagnosis may come as a surprise, but it may be the wake-up call you need to change your health and lifestyle habits. Understanding prediabetes and your risk factors are important steps in staying ahead of the disease.

We don't need to tell you how important sleep is for your physical and emotional health. You know how lousy you feel when you don't get enough. But have you ever noticed how terrible you look when you're sleep deprived? It's not pretty. You need your beauty sleep. 

Sleep is critical for growth, cognitive function, overall well-being and for maintaining healthy-looking skin. Experts say most people need eight to 10 hours per night; it's when your body produces human growth hormone, which is essential to overall cell repair and collagen production. 

What do an icy sidewalk, a rug and an electrical cord have in common? They could cause you to fall and become injured. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths, non-fatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma among older adults. Every year, one out of every three adults age 65 and older experience a fall. Research shows the annual direct and indirect cost of fall injuries is in the 10s of billions of dollars. The good news is that certain safety measures can prevent falls and injuries.

Let's face it, sex gets your heart pumping. But if you've been diagnosed with heart disease or suffered a heart attack, is getting your heart pumping a good thing? Rest assured. Being diagnosed with a heart condition or having a heart attack doesn't necessarily mean a life of abstinence. 

Not sure you are taking your medications correctly? Managing medication can be difficult, particularly if you are taking several and treating different conditions. Ensure that you're taking your medicine safely and effectively with these 10 tips.

Once women reach menopause, their risk for osteoporosis increases as bone loss accelerates and bones weaken. In fact, most of the calcium that went into building strong bones was added by the time you turned 17. Now, you need to do the right things to keep your bones strong.

What Can You Do to Stay Strong?

The International Osteoporosis Foundation points to five strategies women can take to maintain muscle strength, prevent bone loss or manage osteoporosis: 

Mifepristone. The abortion pill. It seems as if every news channel and media outlet is talking about this medication these days. And for now, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided this medication will remain accessible to Americans. 

So what is all the fuss about? Let’s break it down.