January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to talk about cervical health and how to protect it. The good news is that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. When caught early, it’s also highly treatable, yet thousands of women in the U.S. continue to die from the […]
Women's Health Awareness
Detecting Cervical Cancer using a Common Household Item
You’ve probably heard old stories from your grandmother or others in prior generations who had some special home remedy for dealing with a bug bite, stuffy nose, or some other minor ailment. These types of remedies have been around for ages, and many claim to provide relief without having to see a doctor. Recently, a […]
Top Tips for Dealing With Sleep Disorders Before & During Menopause
Menopause doesn’t just bring hot flashes and mood swings—it often disrupts one of the most essential parts of life: sleep. Insomnia during menopause and perimenopause is far more than an inconvenience; it can chip away at concentration, increase the risk of depression, and even contribute to long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease. For […]
Understanding the Causes and Symptoms of Perimenopause
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when her body stops producing the hormones associated with her menstrual cycle and her fertility ends. Most women, regardless of their age, are familiar with this cycle that the vast majority of women experience at some point in their lives. However, there is another period prior to […]
Recent Statistics for Eating Disorders and How They Affect Women
Food can be a complex subject for many people. While some find comfort and contentment in food, others may have a more complicated connection with it, especially when we are surrounded by images that tell us that we should look a certain way. Eating disorders are serious conditions that can result from a negative relationship […]
Why Preventative OB/GYN Care Is Vital (Even During a Pandemic)
Many people have felt like preventative healthcare is risky during the COVID-19 pandemic because it puts them in a doctor’s office around more sick people — people who could potentially have or spread COVID to them. However, attending your annual well-woman care checkup is just as (if not more) important during a pandemic. Survey finds […]
