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We lead busy lives—we work, spend time with our children or grandchildren, exercise, and even squeeze in date nights with our partners. There are only 24 hours in a day, and sometimes it’s hard to fit in regular health screenings. However, those appointments could catch gynecologic cancers early on—when it’s most treatable. There are five types of gynecological cancers: cervical, uterine, ovarian, vaginal and vulvar. Risk factors for these cancers include contracting HPV, being 60 or older, family histo...
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The CDC reports that over 34 million American adults have diabetes. High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, can cause long-term health complications like cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, gum infections and even eye problems. Hyperglycemia can also damage blood vessels, thereby increasing the likelihood of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Because 1 in 3 adults have pre-diabetes (most of which don’t know it), we all can benefit from lower glucose levels to help lose weight, reduce blood pressure...
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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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The first thing that comes to mind for many when they hear diabetes is sugar. While sugar plays a big part in this disease, there’s much more to this chronic condition. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, meaning it affects how the body breaks down food to create energy through insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Food is converted into glucose when you eat. As the amount of glucose in the blood rises, beta cells in the pancreas trigger insulin release. This hormone acts like a key, unlocking and ...
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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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There’s both good and bad news in the United Health Foundation’s annual report. Unfortunately, millions of Americans live with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. We’ve also reached a new national high. Obesity increased 15% between 2011 and 2019 and now affects more than 70.4 million adults. But the good news is that many of our health problems are preventable or treatable. The percentage of adults with three or more chronic conditions declined between 2018 and 2019. More people...
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there was enough wheat flour in 2019 for each American citizen to consume 131.1 pounds each. But in a world where we’re concerned about gluten and brown grains versus white grains, are the modern forms of these foods better? Modern grains, like wheat, corn and rice, have been processed, hybridized and genetically modified. Don’t be concerned about the name—ancient grains aren’t foods that have stayed in your pantry too long. Instead, the name is a marketi...
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When you’re busy, scheduling an annual wellness exam with your provider is probably the last thing on your mind. However, the benefits of these exams far outweigh any inconvenience. Preventive visits play a crucial role in keeping you healthy. Annual wellness visits typically range from 20 to 30 minutes. During these short appointments, your doctor will review your health history and medications and offer advice about improving your health, such as smoking cessation or weight loss. Depending on your age...
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You’re going about your day, working, exercising or spending time with family, when all of a sudden you feel a sharp, stabbing pain in your abdomen. You’ve been nauseated and haven’t had much of an appetite all day. If you’ve ever felt this way, don’t just dismiss it as something simple as overeating.These are all signs that you have appendicitis or inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis occurs due to infection, parasites or when the tube that joins your large intestine and appendix is blocked by tr...
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Maybe your significant other teases you about how cold your hands (or feet) are. Or perhaps you must wear socks whether it’s winter or not, and you’re still chilly no matter how many hot beverages you drink. If that sounds like you, maybe it’s time to figure out if there’s a reason why you are so cold. There could be a medical reason you’re feeling physically frigid and ways to treat the root of the matter, such as: Problem #1: Low Body Weight If you have a BMI of 18.5 or less or are 15% or more below t...
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