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Don’t let misinformation make waves. Knowing the facts about breast health can help keep you afloat in a sea of information. Myth: Only women have to worry about breast cancer. Fact: Though breast cancer is less common in men, it is more likely to be fatal. The CDC reported 2,300 new cases of male breast cancer in 2017. Myth: You can find all lumps with a self-exam. Fact: Breast cancer doesn’t always cause lumps, and if bumps do develop, it could mean cancer has spread to your lymph nodes. While y...
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As a new mother, it can be hard to find your footing. According to the Pew Research Center, 45 percent of moms with kids younger than 6 years say parenting is tiring all or most of the time. How can you make the adjustment easier? You took breastfeeding and prenatal classes, read every book you could get your hands on, and soaked up all the advice you could get from friends and family. However, all of that pales in comparison to the reality of caring for a newborn. How can you handle this new world of m...
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After nearly two years of pandemic life, many now call our shared experience “communal grief,” a collective stressor and other names. We might feel isolated, be out of work, battling long COVID-19, grieving those we’ve lost or reminiscing about what “normal” used to feel like. Perhaps you don’t even realize where feelings of sadness, anxiety, worry or sleeplessness might be coming from. If that describes your current situation, know that you’re not alone. Signs of Distress A Kaiser Family Foundation pol...
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According to the American Urological Association, more than 15 million Americans experience urinary incontinence, a condition characterized by the inability to control urine. One study estimates it could affect as much as 36% percent of the nation. Most common in people age 50 and older, urinary incontinence may be caused by a variety of factors, including: Muscle weakness in the pelvis Overactive bladder syndrome Urinary tract infection (UTI) There are five different categories of incontinence: Functio...
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Learning more about language and social development during a baby’s first year can help new parents better decipher their baby’s cries and other social cues. During your baby’s first year, you’ll notice rapid changes in social and emotional development. Here are some milestones you might notice. Birth to 3 Months: When you first bring your newborn baby home from the hospital, she will cry to communicate hunger, fatigue, pain or a wet diaper, but your baby may also cry when she wants to be held, is overt...
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The average person sheds between 50 and 100 hairs a day. However, noticeable hair loss is not something only men battle. According to the Cleveland Clinic, 50% of women suffer from significant hair loss in their lifetimes. Causes Hair loss is often associated with: chemotherapy patients dieting, considerable weight loss or vitamin deficiency medications menopause or hormone imbalance those who recently gave birth stress, whether physical or emotional women older than 40 women who frequently use tight ha...
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Heels or flats? Skinny jeans or loose slacks? Good health or good looks? The last question doesn’t represent a choice between mutually exclusive concepts. Every day, however, people wear clothing, shoes and accessories that can cause pain and health problems, all in the name of fashion. If your wardrobe includes potentially harmful items, don’t renounce them. Simply limit how frequently you wear it and alternatives in the rotation. Remember these thoughts as you plan your outfits: Bigger isn’t better. L...
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October is breast cancer awareness month, and it’s time to be sure breast health screenings, including mammograms, are up to date. But don’t stop there. Stay ahead of the curve by staying current with all of these important health screenings. Women's Health Checklist Annual Physical Exam Yearly physical. An annual visit with your primary care provider helps ensure you are up to date with health screenings and vaccinations. In addition, it provides an opportunity to discuss health-related topics l...
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Each year heart disease claims the lives of more women than any other health condition. Heart disease can result in heart attacks, yet the symptoms of a heart attack aren’t always obvious, especially among women. The most common sign of a heart attack is chest pain. In women, that pain may feel like a fullness, squeezing or pressure, or follow the telltale pattern of a crushing ache. Other heart attack symptoms include shortness of breath, nausea, feeling lightheaded or breaking out in a cold sweat. Dis...
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When you’re feeling sluggish, your first instinct may be to blame stress or lack of quality sleep. But persistent tiredness that impacts your ability to do your job and spend time with your family can signal a common nutritional deficiency. Iron-deficiency anemia, the most common type of anemia, can mean your red blood cells aren’t correctly carrying oxygen throughout your body. Your muscles also use iron to store oxygen. If your iron levels are low, you may find it harder to complete your regular worko...
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