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The Many Reasons Why You Need an OB-GYN
It’s quite possible you don’t know all the reasons you need an OB-GYN in your life. Establishing a good relationship with your OB-GYN is important, because they can help you better understand the various health issues and body changes you will encounter. They help guide you through different expectations, goals and issues you may face from early adolescence, into adulthood and finally transitioning into menopause and beyond.
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Preventing Osteoporosis—What You Can Do at Any Age
The numbers aren’t pretty. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, out of 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, 8 million are women. About 50 percent of women over 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis, and the risk of a woman breaking her hip is equal to her combined risk of developing breast, uterine and ovarian cancer.
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Study Highlights Age When Breast Cancer Risk May Be Greatest For BRCA1 and BRCA2 Carriers
Women with inherited genetic mutations make up between 5 to 10 percent of all breast cancer cases diagnosed in the country.
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Why Heart Disease Still Kills More People Than Any Other Condition
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and the condition also is responsible for about 33 percent of all deaths worldwide, according to recent research.
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Feel Good—At Any Age: Learn the Tips for Healthy, Active Aging
Getting older doesn’t mean you have to accept spending the rest of your days in a rocking chair. We’re all getting older, and while we may need to make some adjustments to enhance our lifestyles as we age, we can still be active and healthy.
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The Skinny on Diet Sodas — Old Warnings Don’t Apply (But There Is a Better Choice)
Gone are the days when diet soda was thought to contain cancer-causing agents (unless you are a lab rat with a serious soft drink problem). The artificial sweeteners and chemicals they contain have been found safe for most people in reasonable amounts, and some brands are even fortified with vitamins and minerals. But are they the best choice for your body?
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What's That Bony Bump?
Episode 14 What's That Bony Bump?
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It’s Not Funny When Your Elbow Hurts
A bump to the funny bone may feel weird, but a more severe elbow injury is no joke. The elbow is made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, fluid, muscles and tendons. When any part of these areas is injured or diseased, even the most casual movements can hurt.
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What We Can Learn About Alzheimer’s from Tony Bennett
When Tony Bennett’s family recently went public about the American singer’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, they revealed that he was actually diagnosed four years ago. Dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s, is a leading cause of death in the United States. About a third of all people 85 and older may have Alzheimer’s.
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Gallbladder: A Tiny Organ with a Big Impact
It may not grab the spotlight the way the heart and lungs do, but your gallbladder plays a key role in your health. Understanding how this tiny but mighty organ works — and what can happen when it doesn’t — can you help identify potential problems.
