His and Her Health Differences
In case you didn't already know, men and women are different! So different, in fact, that we have surprisingly dissimilar experiences of some of the same common physical and psychological conditions. A healthy body and mind lay the groundwork for great sex, so it's important to understand the differences between the two of you.
Heart disease: The number-one killer for men and women alike, heart disease is likely to affect women an average of ten years later than men. Symptoms of a heart attack are far subtler in a woman, often including dizziness, anxiety, and nausea, and women are more likely to suffer second heart attacks within a year of their first.
Autoimmune diseases: Women account for 75 percent of sufferers of autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Common medications: A woman's lower body weight and higher percentage of body fat affects her reaction to commonly prescribed drugs. Oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy can further change the way these drugs affect us.
Smoking, alcohol, and drugs: Once again, less is more. Women are more susceptible to the negative effects of smoking, drug use, and alcohol abuse. Women experience stronger withdrawal symptoms and a higher risk of related diseases.
Depression: Women are affected two to three times more often than men and are more likely to complain of physical symptoms in addition to their emotional symptoms. Sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, and even pain can commonly occur.
Source: Dr. Laura Berman's Passion Files Newsletter
In case you didn't already know, men and women are different! So different, in fact, that we have surprisingly dissimilar experiences of some of the same common physical and psychological conditions. A healthy body and mind lay the groundwork for great sex, so it's important to understand the differences between the two of you.
Heart disease: The number-one killer for men and women alike, heart disease is likely to affect women an average of ten years later than men. Symptoms of a heart attack are far subtler in a woman, often including dizziness, anxiety, and nausea, and women are more likely to suffer second heart attacks within a year of their first.
Autoimmune diseases: Women account for 75 percent of sufferers of autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Common medications: A woman's lower body weight and higher percentage of body fat affects her reaction to commonly prescribed drugs. Oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy can further change the way these drugs affect us.
Smoking, alcohol, and drugs: Once again, less is more. Women are more susceptible to the negative effects of smoking, drug use, and alcohol abuse. Women experience stronger withdrawal symptoms and a higher risk of related diseases.
Depression: Women are affected two to three times more often than men and are more likely to complain of physical symptoms in addition to their emotional symptoms. Sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, and even pain can commonly occur.
Source: Dr. Laura Berman's Passion Files Newsletter
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