Thyroids & How They Affect Women's Health
As a woman, there are specific issues that you will face in your life. Thyroid disease is one of them. If left untreated, this can seriously affect men and women alike.
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Diabetes & Heart Disease: The Connection In Woman?
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.
Don't Let Your Annual Exam Become a New Year's Resolution!
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.
Finding a Balance: Mental and Physical Health for Women
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.
Gathering for the Holidays? Time to Talk Medical History.
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.
The Balancing Act: What Your Hormones Say About Your Health
When it comes to understanding the signals our bodies are trying to tell us, it helps to know the terminology surrounding common hormonal conditions.
What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer can happen to anyone. The frustrating part is how it tends to sneak upon us. It's easy enough to spot on the face, hands, and feet, but what about the back and shoulders? While it's impossible to diagnose skin cancer without seeing a medical professional for an evaluation, here are some signs of what skin cancer looks like, and tips to help you prevent it.
Raising Fearless Women: How to Talk to your Daughter about Periods
Let's face it; women are pretty amazing. Our bodies are strong, powerful, and incredibly resilient. As parents, we want to pass on that sense of relentless courage and self-confidence to our children. However, growing up can be an awkward time for young adults. From acne to changing bodies, adolescence is a vulnerable stage in our lives. It's hard to feel like a superwoman when faced with the obstacle of our first period.
Period talks don't have to be awkward.
8 Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask About Your Vagina
Despite the popularity of the play The Vagina Monologues, many of us are uncomfortable discussing our vaginas and related vaginal issues with others. Everything from vaginal discharge to yeast infections to UTI's are either whispered about or simply Googled instead of talked about openly. Google, however, is not a trusted confidante.
Do I Really Need An Exam Every Year?
While the world slowed down in 2020, breast and cervical cancer did not. An annual exam is an essential part of your preventative health care, it is your first weapon against these and many other diseases and must be prioritized.