–– Women’s Heart Day –– Go Red On February 5! What’s the #1 killer of American women? The answer, surprising to many, is heart disease. If you think the answer is cancer or some other medical condition, you’re not alone. In a study conducted by the American Heart Association of 1,000 women, only 13 percent …
Women and Heart Disease Hospital Name GOES RED! A New Campaign by the American Heart Association Is Helping Women Become More Aware of the Dangers of Heart Disease When women think of someone having a heart attack, they usually believe that men are much more in danger. But contrary to popular perception, heart disease is …
Health Screenings Live Longer! The 8 Essential Health Screenings For Women Caring for others comes naturally to most women. But you can’t take care of the ones you love unless you first take care of yourself. With National Women’s Check-Up Day being celebrated on Monday, May 12, the day after Mother’s Day, we encourage you …
Heart Disease and Women: The Surprising Statistics Most people have the mistaken impression that heart disease is a health problem that affects mainly men. But here’s the chilling fact: heart disease is the #1 killer of American women. Just consider these surprising statistics about women and heart disease: • Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of …
Live it Out Poor nutrition and lack of exercise are the two leading causes of childhood obesity. Here are some positive ways to help make sure your child doesn’t become “supersized.” Go Inside Out: Encourage your child to go outside and play. Any activity that gets them moving—playing tag, jumping rope, hide-and-seek—is burning calories. Say …
Are You at Risk? For kids, being overweight is more than a matter of looking “chubby.” It’s a serious medical condition. In a recent study, 70 percent of obese children already had at one risk factor for heart disease, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol. So how do you find out if your …
Spotlight on Mammography If You’re Over 40, there’s no excuse October 16, 2009 is National Mammography Day, a time for women to remember the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer, and, if you’re 40 or older, to schedule an annual mammogram. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death …
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Minimally Invasive Procedure Leaves No Scar What happens if an abnormal lump is detected in your breast, either through a mammogram or a physical examination? The first step is to determine if the lump is benign or cancerous. In many cases, that requires performing a surgical biopsy, an invasive procedure that leaves …
How to Prevent Breast Cancer (8-page version) The best treatment for breast cancer is to prevent it from ever happening. Many of the factors that put a woman at higher risks for breast cancer, such as family history and number of pregnancies, cannot be controlled. But every woman has the power to make some basic …
Does Smoking Cause Breast Cancer? (8-page version) There is some controversy over whether smoking is linked to the development of breast cancer. Most studies have concluded that there is no link. A more compelling case can be made that exposure to secondhand smoke does increase the risk of breast cancer. What is undisputed is that …
