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  • Multiple Sclerosis: Know the Signs for Early Detection and Treatment

    A numbness in your hand that goes away. A sudden pain when moving your eyes or blurred vision. The symptoms may be initially concerning, but as long as they go away, there’s no need to worry, right?

  • Care A Little Extra For Your Heart This Holiday

    The holidays are an exciting time of year for many, but they also can be filled with stress, overeating and too much alcohol. For all the merriment the holidays bring, studies indicate the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day also brings increased risks for heart-related conditions.

  • Why Choosing the Right Surgeon is Critical for Breast Reconstruction

    This year, there will be an estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in the U.S.  Many of these women will undergo mastectomies. Among the women being treated with mastectomy for breast cancer are women of different body types, lifestyles and goals for reconstruction. Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy should be tailored to the needs of each patient. That is why patient-specific breast reconstruction is gaining more traction among surgeons across the country. With this approach, we can fine-tune the breast reconstruction modality to each patient, depending on her case.

  • What's in Your Lunchbox? Check Out Dietitian Lisa Cooper's Healthy Guide to Lunches for the Family

    The nightly ritual at our house is packing lunches. We each have our own tastes and preferences – so our packed lunches look very different. Since my kids are older, I let them pack their own lunches (with a little supervision!) because I know they will be more likely to eat what they pack.

  • What Is the Best Type of Breast Implant After a Mastectomy?

    After a mastectomy as part of your breast cancer treatment, you might choose to have breast reconstruction surgery. You’ll want a breast that looks realistic and won’t need to be replaced after a short time. Which is the better choice: saline or silicone breast implants?

  • Why Swimming Might Be the Best Form of Exercise There Is

    When you swim on a regular basis, you’re doing your body all kinds of favors: you’re exercising in a variety of ways and you’re doing all them at the same time. 

  • What’s the Scoop on Maternity Shapewear? Is it Safe for Mom and Baby?

    Maternity shapewear has been around for years. And for a good reason, too. Sometimes, when a woman is pregnant, it’s nice to have the little extra assistance to help cut down on the amount of jiggle going on – if you know what I mean. But over the past few years, the leading brand of control undergarments for women, Spanx, has faced major scrutiny for its line of maternity shapewear called “Mama Spanx.” The panty hose featured in this line are designed to deliver comfort by providing a non-binding waistband and under belly support to firm and lift all the right places while keeping the baby safe.

  • On the Grocery List: A Healthy Diet for Preventing Breast Cancer

    Nearly a third of newly diagnosed cancers among women in the U.S. involve breast cancers. For American women, it is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer, trailing only skin cancer. Following a healthy diet and lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of developing breast cancer, according to the American Institute of Cancer Research.

  • There is hope: Advancements in ovarian cancer treatment provides hope for patients

    When women are told they have a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, their first thought is usually fear. This is the cancer that we don’t always talk about. This is the cancer where we don’t see so many runs and walks and rallies and ribbons adorning the food we buy and the events we attend. It’s not pink. It’s teal. Is teal scarier? Well, breast cancer is no walk in the park, but what about teal?

  • 5 Reasons You Should Get the Flu Vaccine This Year

    Cold and flu season is underway, which means if you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet, it’s time to head to your local pharmacy or doctor. Getting the flu vaccine can help you avoid getting ill, and potentially losing days away from work, school — or even worse, ending up in the hospital.