During pregnancy, women can expect to have frequent checkups with their obstetrician. Prenatal care, or the care you get while pregnant, is important not just for mothers, but for baby as well. But what is prenatal care, and why do women need it? It can seem...
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Your thyroid plays a vital role in your health and wellness by regulating many functions in the body. Located at the base of the neck, this butterfly-shaped gland controls the rate of your metabolism, heartbeat, body temperature, women’s menstrual cycles,...
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Think about it: Are your elderly relatives and loved ones getting enough socialization? A healthy social life is not just a luxury for seniors. In fact, medical studies show that regular socialization can improve quality of life, mental health, and cognitive...
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If you visit your OB/GYN for a routine check-up, you probably have had a Pap smear at some point. A Pap smear, or Pap test, is a procedure done to screen women for certain infections and cervical cancer. During this procedure, your OB/GYN will collect a...
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If heavy snowstorms are in your weekly forecast, chances are you’re preparing yourself for a hefty shoveling workout once the skies clear. Shoveling can actually be a great form of exercise, if you are up to the task. In fact, studies show that shoveling is...
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Minimally invasive gynecological (GYN) surgery can treat a wide variety of conditions. Sometimes, gynecological surgery is recommended for further evaluation of a condition, or to treat conditions that affect the organs in the female pelvic region. Though...
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Suffering from achy legs? Then you may already know it could be PAD, or peripheral artery disease. PAD is a vascular condition when narrowed or blocked blood vessels reduce blood flow to limbs and other lower extremities. This is often characterized by...
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What does it mean when someone says “sitting is the new smoking”? The phrase actually illustrates the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle on our health. So much so that it’s enough to be compared to cigarette smoking. The Trouble with Too Much...
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If you are expecting a new baby, you are probably anticipating major life changes ahead. Though you may be preparing yourself for long, sleepless nights and more than a few fussy moments, many new mothers do not anticipate the impact this can have on their...
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Did you know diabetes affects women differently than men? According to medical research, diabetes increases the risk of heart disease by about four times in women and only two times in men. And it doesn’t stop there, women living with diabetes are more...
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