Women’s Health

There were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 685,000 deaths globally due to breast cancer in 2020.  At the end of 2020, there were 7.8 million women alive who were diagnosed with breast cancer in the past 5 years making breast cancer the world’s most prevalent cancer. This is why Breast Cancer Awareness […]

Did you know the last Wednesday of every September is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day? This is a national holiday to raise awareness and focus on the importance of regular exercise and healthy living for women. Here are 5 ways to celebrate National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. Try a new exercise. Head to […]

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  Did you know the estimated number of women that will develop ovarian cancer is 1 out of 78?  The earlier ovarian cancer is found and treated, the chances of survival increase.  With that being said we would like to cover some information on the topic and continue to bring […]

Did you know that September is Healthy Aging Month? This is a time to focus on all the positive aspects of growing older, including physical, social, mental and financial health. We encourage you to celebrate the vibrant, vital, healthy ways we can age and also dispel those old, tired myths about getting older. Tips for […]

The short answer would be, yes.  However, there is more to it than just that.  Preconception planning can help you and your partner understand how to boost your chances of having a healthy pregnancy. You may feel ready to conceive, but is your body ready?  Here are some tips that can help you to boost […]

Is it normal for my sexuality to change as I age? So many things change as we age and our sexuality is no exception to that rule.  Whether you notice changes gradually or if it sneaks up on you and all of the sudden you are aware that your sex drive just isn’t what it […]

Are you experiencing breast pain or tenderness?  There are many causes of breast pain – most of which can be treated fairly simply.  We will cover some of the top causes here and share some solutions with you. Could it be that your hormones are making your breast sore? Fluctuations in hormones are one main […]

When it comes to menstruation you may have many questions or wonder if your experiences are considered “normal.” With that being said we will cover a couple of topics here. Plus, talk about both PMS and PMDD.  Do you know if you suffer from PMS or PMDD?  Also, if you have children, how should you […]

We all know that going to the OB-GYN for a pelvic exam isn’t exactly something we look forward to.  It is however important to your overall health to visit your doctor for your annual exam. We get it, you find yourself Googling questions you may have related to your health.  It’s okay, we all do […]

Have you been experiencing a lack of sexual desire or is sex painful for you? Then you may be dealing with a sexual dysfunction disorder.  You are not alone, sexual dysfunction disorders can occur at any stage of life. 43% of women and 31% of men report some degree of sexual dysfunction. What is sexual […]