Breast cancer remains one of the principal causes of untimely deaths among women around the world. It is a dreaded disease that can shatter anyone’s spirit. Even though the word ‘cancer’ is enough to instill fear, remember, it is highly manageable if diagnosed in the early stages. In today’s world,…
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Vitamins are essential for overall health and ensuring that you get enough in the daily recommended intake (DRI) can often be a challenge. While it is easy to get the necessary quota with a healthy, balanced, diet, some women might still need vitamin supplements. Also, although there are common dietary…
It is that time of year again, when I have to go for my annual health check. I like to do it in March because I feel good about showing myself some self-care as International Women’s Day approaches, especially after my Mom passed away in 2010. I always imagine her…
It is scary to think that heart disease is the the no.1 killer of women! You can lower your chance of heart disease and a heart attack by taking simple steps. Here are some facts about heart disease in women, symptoms to watch out for, some common myths and what…
A healthy heart is important. We all know that. The theme for this year’s World Heart Day was about a life course approach to the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease (CVD) with a special focus on women and children. Healthy children grow into healthy adults with healthy hearts, who…
September is Healthy Aging Month. If there is one thing I’ve learned, it is this: you are never too old to live healthy. And hey, September is also my birthday month. When we’re young, we take good health for granted, thanks to our natural stamina. Then, some minor problem crops…
“Women’s Health” is a subject very close to my heart, and not just because of the health condition risks I live with. The word “Risk” is scary enough without having to wait until we actually fall sick or develop sickness. So let’s talk about health tests for women. Monitoring our…