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  • Colorectal Cancer: The Second Leading Cancer Killer

    Colorectal cancer may not be an easy topic to talk about, but it’s an important one to know. It’s often called the “silent killer” because it may have few symptoms, yet it is the second leading cancer killer, behind lung cancer. That’s why understanding what colorectal cancer is, what its symptoms are, and how to prevent it, is essential. Since March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, now is the ideal time to start the conversation.

  • What Being A Dietitian Means To Me

    As a registered dietitian, I find my work highly rewarding, mainly because I get to help people improve their lives by taking an active role in their own health. What I love about my work, where my true passion comes in, is when I can help someone avoid disease in the first place, mainly by working with the patient on his or her diet. I love talking to people and learning about their lives, then figuring out ways to make an impact on their nutritional status.

  • Recognizing the Widowmaker Heart Attack

    Fans of the television series “This is Us” finally found out how Jack Pearson, the father, died, but they still had a lot of questions that weren’t related to the episode. After saving his family, the dog and precious mementos from a house fire, Jack died from a sudden heart attack, commonly known as a widowmaker. Although long-time viewers already knew the character, who was always seen in flashbacks, had died, they were devastated. How could a catastrophic heart attack affect such a young and seemingly healthy person? Online searches for the term “widowmaker” surged 5000% after the show aired.

  • Why You Shouldn’t Panic about Tampon Ingredients

    If you use tampons during your period (and 70 percent of American women do), you will go through more than 11,000 in your lifetime. So, when you hear that tampons could contain dangerous chemicals or cause toxic shock syndrome —a  rare but serious disease — it’s normal to be concerned. And, as the best advocate for your own health, it’s important to know the facts so you can make the best decision.

  • The Confusing World of Birth Control

    The IUD is a small device inserted in the woman’s uterus. The copper (non- hormonal) device works by preventing fertilization and implantation. The one that contains progestin (hormonal) prevents fertilization and implantation, and also causes thickening cervical mucus to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. The progestin device can affect ovulation.

  • Getting Ready for Hurricane Season

    Last year was an active Atlantic hurricane season, and experts predict 2018 could be just as busy. With the season starting in a few short months--June 1 until November 30, it’s not too early to make plans. 

  • What to Expect after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

    From the outside, you may look like the same old you, but inside, you feel different. You may have difficulty moving, speaking or concentrating. You may have lingering physical and emotional symptoms like headaches, nausea, sleep disorders and mood changes. If you’ve had a traumatic brain injury, the recovery process is a completely new journey for you and your loved ones. 

  • A Day In The Life of a Corporate Resource Registered Nurse

    Imagine not knowing where you’ll be working each day until you call in that morning. It may be a different hospital location and a different floor from yesterday, and probably from tomorrow. You never know what each day will hold, and I love the adventure. 

  • Skin Cancer—Early Prevention, Early Detection

    Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. According to the American Cancer Society, more skin cancers are diagnosed in the United States than all other cancers combined. Most cancers occur because of overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, but exposure to those rays can also come from tanning beds and sun lamps.

  • Top Recommended Immunizations for Adults

    Immunization isn’t just for children. Some of those vaccinations you may have had as a child can wear off over time, becoming less effective. You may need additional vaccinations if you’re traveling to a different country for work or vacation, if you’re going to be around young children who may not yet be immunized, or if you have certain health conditions. As new vaccinations are developed, you can protect yourself from additional illnesses. In addition, with age, your immune system becomes weaker, and complications from illnesses can be more serious.