A breastfeeding mom has a new set of needs when it comes to breastfeeding a baby—and as her partner and support, you can help fulfill some of those new needs and ease the transition. Be a learner. Learn all you…
Are you happy? Or do you struggle to find happiness? Unfortunately “happy” is not something you can just turn on like a light switch. But it is something you can learn to develop. Happiness is tied to well-being and requires…
Crunches or Pilates may be the last thing you want to think about while you care for your new baby. Clearly, basic needs like sleep, nutrition and caring for your newborn take priority. But once your doctor indicates it is…
A pap smear is a test that screens for cervical cancer in women. The earlier abnormal cells are detected, the more options there are to prevent cervical cancer. Depending on your age, your health history and your physician’s recommendation, the…
How common is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women. While the most common symptoms include weight gain, thinning hair and an irregular menstrual cycle, PCOS is one of…
‘Tis the season to get engaged! Eight of the most popular days to pop the question happen between the Christmas holiday season and Valentine’s Day. But if you are not careful, the big reveal may result in a trip to…
Struggles with friends or difficulty making friends can occur at any age. We hear of young children feeling left out, teenagers struggling with their peers at school, people having trouble getting along with others on their job, marital and relationship…
Due to an old smoking habit and new screening guidelines, Kaye Beals’ primary care doctor suggested she undergo a lung cancer screening at a routine physical last December. The 80-year-old from Mt. Zion agreed to the screening, and it showed…
Patsy Jones considers the events in April this year “divine intervention.” On a Tuesday, she rolled her ankle and fractured her foot. She scheduled an orthopedic evaluation for two days later and found a lump in her breast that morning…
Cheryl Boyd, 57, a supervisor of Environmental Services at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital (ALMH), is familiar with regular mammograms. Several tests have exposed masses, which allowed her to fight the disease with an early diagnosis. “Every single mammogram I have…