Women have been told to get a mammogram every year starting at age 40. Why? What are the downsides to getting checked – or not – each year for breast cancer? The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging recommend that women get a mammogram each year starting at 40. This […]
One health issue pregnant women should think about is the risk for a dangerous blood clot. Blood clots occur usually in the legs, arms, or lungs. Women are especially at risk for a blood clot during pregnancy, childbirth, and the 3-month period after delivery. During pregnancy, a woman’s blood naturally clots more easily to help […]
It’s that time of year when people with Medicare review their health insurance choices and enroll in a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug plan for the coming year. People typically have a lot of questions as they research their Medicare options, which primarily include Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, before finding the […]
Our backs can take a toll. From lifting kids, carrying heavy groceries, commuting to sitting in an office chair all day. Our back takes on a lot of our daily activities and when you get out of bed in the morning, you can feel the effects. How can we take care of our back and […]
I love making a list of activities for each season. Not only does it force you to get out a little more, it makes you think about why you love each season differently. Fall has to be one of the most well-liked seasons. The air is clean and crisp, the foliage is bursting with colors […]
School is back in session and that means more structured and routine days. Getting up earlier, being on time and more traffic are all part of back-to-school time. Instead of feeling rushed all the time, yelling at your kids to “hurry up,” and forgetting someone’s lunch a couple times of week – make life a […]
Our skin is the largest organ our body has and it’s also our greatest defense against infection. Skin can show signs of dehydration, aging, sun exposure, hormone imbalances, and other irritations. It can serve as a window to what’s happening inside. So how can we best care for this vital part of our bodies? Here […]
Join us at the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Walk/Run on Saturday, September 21, 2013
I Resolve to… Happy new year! With a new year always comes a new chance to start over on things we said we would do but never got around to. Or things we meant to do. Let’s start doing more and get moving on our goals today! Where did resolutions come from? The idea of […]
It’s three thirty in the morning and you’re awoken by the sound of your baby crying. The crying is loud, shrill and won’t cease so you have no choice. You get out of bed and stumble towards your baby’s crib. It’s in disarray, she’s thrashing away and you’re wondering what the problem is this time. […]
