Archive for February, 2011
Are You a Well Woman? Keep Your Annual Well Woman Visit
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Women's Health Topics on February 27, 2011
Ben Franklin was right when he said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” You eat right and get regular exercise, but are you as committed to scheduling and showing up at your annual Well Woman checkup? You should be! Annual Well Woman exams are an essential part of women’s health. […]
Think It’s OK to Wait to Have a Baby?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Women's Health Topics on February 26, 2011
Many women have delayed starting a family so they can finish their education and begin a career. While this may seem like a wise choice, women who wait until after age 30 to become pregnant for the first time risk dealing with the heartache of infertility and other pregnancy complications. Births to Older […]
Tuberculosis – A Killer Making a Comeback
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Pediatric Health on February 26, 2011
Who Is at Risk for Contracting TB? While a dangerous and often fatal disease if left untreated, TB is not easily contracted. The disease is transmitted through close personal contact over extended periods. Family members, close friends, or live-in domestic workers risk contracting the disease from infected housemates. Those exposed to the TB organism […]
OMG! Chocolate!
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Women's Health Topics on February 25, 2011
Studies show that the desire to consume chocolate during pregnancy is the most common food cravings women experience. It could be a cup of hot chocolate before bedtime, some chocolate ice cream in the afternoon, chocolate candy anytime day or night, chocolate cake, chocolate milk or cookies with chocolate morsels. But when that craving hits, […]
Pap Smears: Important or Not?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Women's Health Topics on February 24, 2011
A Pap smear is a test of a sample of cells taken from a woman’s cervix. The test is used to look for changes in the cells of the cervix that show cervical cancer or conditions that may develop into cancer. It is the best tool to detect precancerous conditions and hidden, small tumors […]
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