December 29, 2021 by John Fernandez
Figuring Your Ideal Weight – And...
A BMI “body mass index” quickly configures a status number (18.5-24.9 considered...
Under 40? Know Your Risk for Breast...
If you’re a woman under the age of 40, chances are you are in the prime of your career. You may also be busy pursuing...
October 11, 2021 / 4 min read
Advice from a Breast Cancer Survivor: Don’t...
Marlen Acosta-Garcia was diligent about having her first mammogram at age 40, as recommended. But then her health took a back seat as her law...
October 7, 2021 / 3 min read
Fighting Back Against Ovarian Cancer
By the time Lilimay Stokes-Prospere learned she had ovarian cancer, it was quite advanced. That’s not unusual, since there are no early screening tests for...
September 30, 2021 / 3 min read
Surviving — and Thriving — After a...
The Survivorship Program at Miami Cancer Institute addresses the challenges faced by cancer survivors, such as Debbie Berngard and Deborah Hasson, so that they are...
September 21, 2021 / 3 min read
Spotlight on Thyroid Cancer, An Increasingly Common...
When actress Sofia Vergara recently opened up on television about her experience with thyroid cancer, she helped shine a spotlight on this increasingly common cancer....
September 15, 2021 / 4 min read
Staying on Your Healthcare Track, Even in...
Concerns about South Florida’s surge in COVID-19 cases should not deter you from getting and keeping your healthcare on track, physicians warn. As the world...
September 1, 2021 / 3 min read
Ladies, Here’s How to Prevent Top 7...
Two out of every three caregivers in the U.S. are women. That means they provide daily or regular support to children, adults, or people with...
August 16, 2021 / 3 min read
Benefits of Exercise for Women Include Lower...
The benefits of regular exercise for overall health cannot be overstated. Combined with a healthy diet and weight management, being physically fit can substantially lower...
August 4, 2021 / 2 min read
Women Are Still Less Likely to be...
Despite a growing awareness over the past several years, only about half (56 percent) of women recognize that heart disease is their No. 1 killer,...
July 27, 2021 / 3 min read
