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Gestational diabetes that occurs during pregnancy affects up to one in ten women. With gestational diabetes, your body has trouble managing the production of insulin and that can lead to having too much sugar in your blood.
Start with proper scheduling. Don’t have a mammogram when your breasts are tender or swollen, so avoid the week just before your period. On the day of the exam, wear a skirt or pants and a top that can be easily removed and don’t use deodorant or antiperspirant because it can show up on the image as white spots.
That's how effective the HPV vaccine can be against cervical cancer. The latest findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 92% of cervical cancer cases are caused by HPV, or human papillomavirus. That means the HPV vaccine could prevent up to 32,000 cases of cervical cancer every year. HPV can lead to cancers in both women and men, including cancers of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, throat, tongue and tonsils. HPV is transmitted through sexual activity and it's estimated that 80% of adults carry the virus. Most people with HPV have no signs or symptoms of the infection.
Plan a Date with Your Doctor Schedule a wellness visit once a year to track your health and see about screenings you might need. Sleep Like A Baby A daily nap can be a refreshing break for anyone. Limit your nap to no more than 20 minutes so it doesn’t interfere with your normal sleep schedule.
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The hormonal changes that come with pregnancy can bring on more than food cravings and moodiness. For some women, these can also trigger a potentially dangerous condition for mother and baby.
It’s been nine months of pregnancy and you’re ready to have that baby, but determining when to go to the hospital can be tricky. The beginning of labor may be different for many women, but here are five signs that you might be ready to deliver.
Getting your first mammogram is an important step for breast health. Maybe you've avoided it because of fears about pain or not knowing what to expect, but a basic understanding of the procedure and a few simple preparations can make getting a mammogram less scary.
What if there was a shot that could all but eliminate the risk for a deadly cancer? Would you get it for your child?
Whether you’re stepping out in your 20s or nesting in your 30s or flying through your 40s or finishing up your 50s or ready for retirement in your 60s, one thing is true – we’re all getting older every day. So why not do that aging in a healthy way? Here are some lifestyle tips that work for any age.
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