For women, diabetes and heart disease is a genuine threat. Still, many are unaware of how these two conditions are directly related. Both wreak havoc on the body, but they can be deadly when they coincide.
As we say goodbye to the past year and look forward to embracing new and exciting possibilities, it's important to leave 2021 behind on a positive note. We want to feel that we've wrapped up all of our to-do's, settled our business, and can go into 2022 knowing we prioritize our wellness and honor our commitment to take care of ourselves.
These days, it seems we're all juggling more than our share of responsibilities. That seems to go double for women. For women especially, it's important to remember that physical health and mental health are intricately connected.
For women, diabetes and heart disease is a genuine threat. Still, many are unaware of how these two conditions are directly related. Both wreak havoc on the body, but they can be deadly when they coincide.
The holidays are right around the corner, and it's time to start making plans for when you'll see your family next. Whether you meet up with them all the time, or only once a year, this is the perfect time to start asking about your family's medical history. It might seem trivial in light of Thanksgiving turkeys and the kids opening their Christmas gifts, but it matters more than you may realize.
For many years, scientists have known that diabetes affects men and women in different ways. But what does the latest evidence say on how sex differences affect risk factors, prevalence, and the burden and complications of this disease?
Here in the United States, one in eight women will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, and over two thousand men per year are likewise afflicted. This is not only the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women; it's also one for which the risk increases with age.
Mammograms are an important part of women's health and wellness. Preventative care is the best way to practice self-care. For many ladies, the prospect of yet another screening alongside their well-woman visits may seem like a hassle.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time, individuals and organizations will come together to educate, encourage, and inspire people to grow in their awareness of the problem and the ways in which they can support the breast cancer community.
