If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes and hope to have a baby someday, an important step is getting control of your condition first. Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you may greatly increase your chance of a normal pregnancy if you manage your blood sugar and get good medical care.
Read MoreIf breast cancer runs in your family, it’s a natural question to ask: Will I get it too? There’s no way to know for sure. According to the American Cancer Society, most women who develop breast cancer don’t have any relatives with the illness. But it’s true that a family history of breast cancer does increase your risk.
Read MoreThinking about having a baby? Don’t wait for the results of a home pregnancy test before you see a doctor. Consider having that first prenatal visit before you get pregnant.
Read MoreWell, check you out! No, seriously. Take a look at your skin. Check it. All of it. See anything unusual? Any new spots? Any moles that look different than you remember?
Read MoreAre you trying to live healthier — and control your blood pressure? Here’s a four-pronged approach that may help: your fork.
Read MoreIf you have asthma, you need to know how to take care of your condition. Here is some information and tips that may help.
Read MoreYou’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to managing your asthma. Follow these five steps to help keep your asthma under control.
Read MoreMany women live in fear of breast cancer. But they often don’t realize that heart disease poses a much greater threat. In fact, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death among American women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Read MoreAre you trying to live healthier — and control your blood pressure? Here’s a four-pronged approach that may help: your fork. Choosing a heart-healthy diet may be a simple and effective way to help lower — and maybe even prevent — high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
Read MoreHeart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Read MoreHow many times have you left the doctor’s office and wished you could run back in with a question? At your next checkup, be prepared. Write down these questions about your heart health — and any others you may have.
Read MoreFor many women, Pap tests are just a routine part of their health care. Been there, done that. Other women, however, are skipping this screening — and may not realize what they’re missing.
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