Category: Wellness
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Healthy Girl Workout
In my 12 plus years of caring for women, I have heard every excuse in the book for not exercising…. “I don’t have time”, “I have kids”, “I can’t afford a gym”, “I don’t know where to start”, etc. Weight is a concern for many of my patients. Excess weight also increases risk for heart…
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Sugar vs Cigarettes: Which is Worse For You?
What kills more people: sugar or cigarettes? You may want to hold off before you answer this question. A closer look at the statistics behind what kills people could show a sweeter killer.
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What is the BRCA gene mutation?
According to the National Cancer Institute the BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that are responsible for producing tumor suppressor proteins. When there is a mutation in one of these genes it increases the chance that DNA damage isn’t repaired properly.
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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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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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Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays are upon us which means more festivities and for many the dreaded weight gain. Let this be the year you do not gain weight. If you know you have an office lunch party then for breakfast and dinner choose healthier lighter options such as a veggie omelet for breakfast and chicken and vegetables…
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Cheers to Peaceful Sleeping – Insomnia
We have all experienced insomnia – the inability to fall asleep or the inability to stay asleep. Occasional situational insomnia related to stress is common. However, chronic poor sleep quality can impact your ability to function at your best. It is not surprising that insomnia is often related to things that we can change. What…
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Ovarian Cancer is the most Deadly gynecologic Cancer
This year in the United States, more than 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed, and approximately 14,000 women will die of the disease.3 About one in 75 women will get a diagnosis of ovarian cancer in her lifetime, with the average age of onset at 63.4 However, the risk is much higher…
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Ovarian Cancer is one of the most deadly of women’s cancers. Each year, approximately 21,980 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In 2014, approximately 14,270 women will die in the United States from this disease. It is estimated by the World Health Organization IARC department that there are over 238,000 new cases diagnosed annually…