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]
7 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer This Summer
Skin cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million people being diagnosed annually. According to the American Cancer Society, about 80% of diagnosed skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, almost 20% are squamous cell carcinoma, and only about 1% are melanoma. It is therefore essential to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which is the primary cause of the condition. With this in mind, here are seven key tips to help you ... [Read More]
Teaching Teens to Make Healthy Choices
As your children get older, they become more capable of making their own decisions. They will begin to choose their own clothes, friends, and hobbies. Teenagers are exposed to various people and different environments which could influence their lifestyles. Teens are rather impressionable, and there might be adverse effects on their mental, physical, and sexual health if you don’t teach them how to make healthy choices. The best way to do this is to model a healthy lifestyle yourself. ... [Read More]