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What to Expect at your Annual Women's Health Exam
As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true in women’s health. It’s why we encourage every woman over age 18 to get an annual wellness exam each year.
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Red and Processed Meats Can Increase Your Cancer Risk
This post is written in conjunction with Lauren Popeck, RD.
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Coping with ‘Scanxiety’ and Fear of Cancer Returning
Imaging tests are unavoidable if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, but they can cause life-altering anxiety leading up to a scan, during the procedure and in the days or weeks awaiting the results.
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When To See an Orthopedist for Your Aching Back
Back pain is one of life’s most common ailments and a leading cause of missed work. The pain comes in so many forms that it can be tough to know the difference between something that will go away over time versus a more serious condition in need of an orthopedist’s care.
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Aging and Sports: How To Avoid Getting Hurt
For every athlete, there comes a time when your body can no longer keep up with what your mind wants it to do. But getting older doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite sport.
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How To Feed Your Microbiome (And Why You Should)
Trillions of microorganisms, thousands of species — bacteria, fungi, parasites — all coexisting peacefully within us: This is your microbiome, which plays a critical role in your health.
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How To Quit Smoking and Why You Should
Smoking rates in the U.S. have fallen substantially during the past few decades. In 2020, smokers represented 13 out of every 100 U.S. adults. Just 15 years earlier, the number was nearly 21.
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Do Women 65 and Older Need Pap Smears?
Pap smears are a normal, if a bit uncomfortable, part of annual well-women visits. But can you stop getting them once you hit 65?
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Why You Need To Start Getting Mammograms at Age 40
Women are now being told they should get mammograms every other year starting at age 40 – 10 years earlier than previous recommendations.
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4 Reasons Men Avoid the Doctor – and Why They Shouldn’t
For most people, going to the doctor probably isn’t high on their list of fun things to do. But men, in particular, tend to avoid seeking out regular medical care.
