Category Archive for Women’s Health
What You Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Mammograms
April 5, 2021 10:49 am
Could getting your COVID-19 vaccine affect the results of your mammogram? Maybe. A common side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine is swollen lymph nodes under the arm on the same side as the vaccine injection.... View Article
The Importance Of Screening And Early Detection
December 8, 2020 1:59 pm
It may feel like we are losing control of many important things lately, but one thing we can be proactive about is our health and staying healthy.... View Article
The Importance Of Regular Breast Self Examinations
September 3, 2020 3:26 pm
It’s difficult to overemphasize the importance of regular breast self examinations when one in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.... View Article
Help Your Heart with a Few Extra Hours of Sleep Each Day
February 4, 2019 10:49 am
It should be no surprise to anyone that 50 – 70 million Americans don’t get the restorative sleep they need. Just note the number of advertisements for mattresses,... View Article
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Life After Cervical Cancer
January 16, 2018 4:11 pm
Hearing the news that your cancer is cured is one of the greatest and most relieving feelings! After the initial wave of happiness,... View Article
A Minute of Exercise Per Day Could Prevent Osteoporosis
August 21, 2017 4:33 pm
Even the busiest person can find a spare minute in their day to exercise. That’s good news because a recent study has found that women who get just one minute of exercise per day had four percent higher bone density.... View Article