Tis the season… the drinking season that is! Holiday parties, family get together’s, vacation get aways, snow days, college break, what ever the reason it is the season. Regardless of the reason, you should remember that your body and life is a reason to restrict your drinking to one or no alcohol consumption at all. […]
This month is breast cancer awareness month. Most of us have been affected by breast cancer in one way or another. Either someone you know has or had it; a family member, a friend or even yourself have battled or is battling this horrible disease. 1-8 women will have breast cancer at some point in […]
The fear factor Breast pain can be scary. Your mind immediately thinks cancer, but in all likelihood, cancer is not the cause. “The important thing for patients to realize is that while it can be a sign (of cancer), it is very rare,” says Dr. Michael Cowher, a breast surgeon with Cleveland Clinic. Breast cancer rarely […]
Skin cancer has been on the rise over the past few decades. More than all the other cancers combined, 2.2 million people are diagnosed with 3.5 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer in the United States. There are always ways to protect yourself and your family, don’t fry this summer! New Skin Cancer Cases in […]
As we reach the peak season of summer sun, wisdom suggest that we pay greater attention to protecting our skin. Yet, there are questions about the best way to do this. Should we avoid the sun? Is all sun exposure bad for us? Are all sunscreens created equal? Does clothing afford any protection? TAKE CARE! […]
The peak hours the sun rays are the strongest are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and even 80% of UVA and UVB rays are able to pass through clouds and penetrate skin. Visit a dermatologist at least one time per year for a skin check, but if one of your spots (moles) has gone […]
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