Health promotion and disease prevention are the cornerstones of a healthy society. Decades of research have changed the focus of medicine and healthcare from treating illness to preventing it in the first place. We also now know that one size does not fit all in healthcare. Different groups of people have different health risks and needs. These groups may be defined by age, gender, social life, ethnicity, genetics, and many other characteristics. Women’s health is a specialized area of ... [Read More]
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Women’s Health and the Pandemic
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) has caught the world unaware, and we have yet to see the full extent of the damage it has done to our economies and the healthcare system. It has also affected every aspect of our lives including our physical and mental health. In homes around the country, COVID-19 has had a specific impact on the lives of women. Let’s talk about a couple of the major things that have drastically affected the lives of women during the pandemic, and where you can go to start ... [Read More]
New Type of Birth Control
There are any number of reasons for a woman to be interested in the birth control options available to her. Are you expecting to become sexually active again, or for the first time? Have you recently had a baby and are considering which birth control method would be best for you now? Or are you unhappy with the method you are using now and are wondering what would work better for you? The truth is that every woman has individual needs that will help determine which option is best for her. ... [Read More]
How Do I Know if I Have Been Sexually Assaulted?
Some of the terminology used in this article may be graphic in nature, however it serves the purpose of informing and educating the nature of sexual assault. Sexual assault is a terrible act that can leave victims confused, shamed, or afraid to come forward. People of all ages and both genders can be victims of sexual assault. Sadly, sexual assault is a common issue for many people. One out of every six women, one out of every seven children, and one out of every 33 men, and half of all ... [Read More]
Top Birth Control Methods for Today’s Women
Nothing lasts forever, even the birth control choices you make or what you’d like your contraceptive choice to do for you. Whether you want to begin using birth control for the first time, resume contraception after having children, or just want to change the birth control you currently are on, you’ve got a myriad of options. When it comes to birth control, “the pill” is no longer your only choice. While birth control pills are still widely used, there are other contraceptive means that are ... [Read More]
