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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What You Should Know
On average, a woman dies from breast cancer every 13 minutes in the U.S. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women, in fact, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It is estimated that 246,660 women in…
Read MoreOvarian Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection is Key for Survival
The American Cancer Society estimates that 22,440 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer in 2017 and approximately 14,080 women will die from the disease. Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women age 63 years and older. Approximately 1 in 75 women will develop ovarian cancer – more than any other…
Read MoreMake Massage Part of Your Wellness Toolkit
Massage provides health benefits for women during every stage of life. It assists with managing the stress of a busy career, pregnancy, and new motherhood. Since women often manage these stages in tandem with one another, implementing wellness practices like massage becomes especially important. Southwest OB/GYN, Houston OB/GYN Women’s Health, considers massage therapy a beneficial…
Read MoreTake it to Heart: Women’s Heart Health
Heart health is important for anyone at any age, especially women. In the past, this disease was considered only for men; however, over time, heart disease has begun to impact women just as much as men. In fact, the Texas Heart Institute states that 40 percent of deaths amongst women are due to cardiovascular disease.…
Read MoreStay Aware of Cervical Cancer and HPV Status by Getting Screened
Cervical cancer month was created to raise awareness of the methods that women can use to protect themselves from cervical cancer and HPV (human papillomavirus). Cervical cancer is often caused by HPV, which is a common infection that spreads through sexual activity.
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