Author: modernwomenshealth
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Skin Cancer Awareness
Melanoma is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in the United States and the deadliest form of skin cancer. Rates of melanoma are rising rapidly, especially in younger people. In fact, cases of melanoma have tripled in the last 30 years, at a time when cancer rates for other common cancers have declined.
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“Vaginal Kung Fu” could injure your vagina
By “Vaginal Kung Fu” Allure and their experts mean hoisting rocks with pelvic floor muscles. That does sound less sexy, doesn’t it? I am using Kung Fu in the title for this post, even though it pains me more than slightly, so this piece appears in searches as this technique is unnecessary and potentially harmful.
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Skin Cancer. What you should know.
Skin cancer … No big deal right? Think Again … One person dies every hour from Melanoma.
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Moderate Drinking Defined
Drinking above these guidelines can increase the risk for motor vehicle crashes, weight gain, insomnia, high blood pressure, stroke, violence, suicide, and certain types of cancer.
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Eating and Treating vs Causing Disease
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Women’s Fertility
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
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Heart Disease in Women
February makes us think about Hallmark cards, flowers, and heart shaped boxes of chocolate. But let’s take a minute to think about HEART Disease in women. Heart Attack Signs in Women Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and…
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What is your risk of cancer?
This brief questionnaire will help you determine whether you should be further evaluated for either Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome or Lynch syndrome. On average, the quiz takes less than 1 minute to complete. Did You Know: Genetic testing can help you determine if you are at increased risk for developing certain types of cancer. 28…
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Lemon Zest Spinach
Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil 2 green onions, chopped, including green portions 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/4 lb. fresh spinach leaves, cleaned, dried and stemmed 1 1/2 Tbs. white vinegar 3 tsp. grated lemon zest 1 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted Directions: In a large stockpot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the…