Research shows that massaging a scarred area often helps to reduce the uneven texture and bumpy feel. This also seems to help ease the tight, uncomfortable pulling sensation some women experience as their surgeries heal.
Over 75% of the sodium that we consume is added to prepackaged, processed and precooked foods. Don’t let excessive salt ruin your good health; take the necessary steps to reduce your sodium intake.
If those in your immediate family (parents, siblings or children) have been diagnosed with breast cancer, this indicates you’re at higher risk for developing breast cancer during the course of your lifetime. Routine breast exams are one of the best early detection measures.
Protecting your health starts with two basic things: getting adequate exercise and eating a well-balanced diet. Try to get 30 minutes of exercise daily and eat a diet that includes all major food groups in sensible portions.
Frequent use of catheters can be a contributer to urinary tract infection, making UTIs common in patients suffering from spinal injury. Our doctors and nurses will catheterize only when necessary, and use careful aseptic techniques for insertion.
Reducing your intake of sugar can be a difficult task. This is because sugar lurks in items we consume daily without even knowing it contains this dangerous substance. Reading labels can help you determine which foods to avoid.
In the past, women with pelvic floor disorders might have had to see many different medical specialists to treat each different aspect (reproductive, urinary, and gastrointestinal). Today, urogynecologists who specialize in all pelvic floor problems can provide much more convenient and comprehensive care.
Physical activity is one of the best steps you can take to get healthy and stay healthy. Thirty minutes of daily exercise that gets your heart pumping can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Did you know that finding breast cancers early via mammography has meant that more women being treated for breast cancer are able to keep their breasts? When caught early, localized cancers can be removed without resorting to a mastectomy.
When diagnosing someone with interstitial cystitis, a urogynecologist begins with a careful patient history, physical exam, and lab tests to assess and document the symptoms of this pelvic floor disorder.
Part of any breast self-exam should be performed lying down, as this allows the breast tissue to spread out evenly along the chest wall. For the best possible angle for detection, place a pillow under the same shoulder as the breast you’re looking at and extend that arm behind your head.
Did you know that pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are quite common? About 1 out of 10 women between the ages of 20 and 39 reported a pelvic disorder, while 37 percent of women between 60 and 79 reported a pelvic disorder, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health.
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When conducting a self-exam, you may notice that different areas of your breast have a different feel to them. By familiarizing yourself with these differences, you are better positioned to detect something out of the ordinary.
Can you guess which vitamin is known as the energy vitamin? One fourth of Americans are considered to be deficient in this vitamin, which happens to be called vitamin B12.
What is a BRCA1 gene mutation? It’s shorthand for what’s known as the breast cancer gene mutation 1, a genetic flaw that can be inherited from either parent and can increase the risk of cancer for both men and women.
If you’ve been diagnosed with IC/BPS, you’re not alone. More than 1.3 million Americans have received the same diagnosis. Roughly 80 percent of those diagnosed with the condition are women, and while it can surface at any age, it’s more common after middle age.
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Many things in your life may change after going through menopause. Take a look at these things that you should include in your new routine.
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