Healthy Women, Healthy Life

Author: Susan J. Hennekens
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Since 1976, researchers from Harvard Medical School have recruited over 120,000 female volunteers to begin the "Nurses' Health Study." After 25 years of relentless effort, the Nurses' Health Study has become one of the longest-running, most comprehensive, and largest health studies. This book compiles and organizes the findings of the Nurses' Health Study, not only introducing lifestyles that may cause or prevent diseases but also providing readers with practical methods to improve their lifestyle comprehensively. Twenty-five years ago, we began the Nurses' Health Study, which was a milestone in women's health research. Now, the Nurses' Health Study continues to be the longest-running and largest study in all women's health research. We thank the 120,000 professional nurses who participated in the study. With their help, our research scope has expanded from the causes of cancer and heart disease to the beneficial effects of fruits and vegetables, covering almost every topic related to women's health. The conclusions of the study can guide women in choosing healthy lifestyles to reduce their risk of various diseases and improve their quality of life comprehensively. In this book, we provide readers with a wealth of research data to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle and good health. We primarily cite data from the Nurses' Health Study, in addition to referencing conclusions from other related studies, to conduct a thorough analysis of diseases that may lead to disability or life-threatening conditions. At the same time, we also aim to help women distinguish between true and false health information.