2018
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Preparing For Your First Mammogram: Four Helpful Tips
Regular mammograms can help spot breast cancer and other conditions early, making them an essential part of your women's health plan. If you've never had a mammogram before, here are some helpful tips you can use to prepare for this test and to make the experience as comfortable as possible. Ask About Results Depending on your doctor's approach, you may have different options available for receiving the results of your mammogram.
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These Symptoms May Indicate Your Severe Period Bleeding Is Life-Threatening
Most women will go through their periods every month without any severe bleeding. In fact, normal bleeding for the average woman is anywhere between 5 ml and 80 ml—not very much at all. However, that's not true of all women. If you already know that you have severe periods, you should know that this kind of condition can be dangerous for you. In fact, severe period bleeding can even become life-threatening.
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Interested In A Water Birth? How To Have The Best Experience Possible
After much thought, you may have made the decision to give birth in a pool of water instead of in a traditional bed at the hospital. Giving birth at home in a small pool creates a far more relaxed, comfortable, and personal moment for you and your partner as you bring your child into the world. A water birth will be like nothing you have ever experienced in your life, but there are certain things you need to know ahead of time so that you can plan accordingly to have the most enjoyable and successful water birth possible.
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7 Self-Care Tips For Caregivers
When you are a caregiver, you may find yourself neglecting aspects of self-care. Caregivers have a reputation for not taking care of themselves because they are so busy; often, caregivers are still working or taking care of children. Self-care is crucial for individuals who take care of family members. These tips will help you stay in your best possible frame of mind. 1. Join a Support Group Support groups provide you with a sense that you are not alone.
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3 Offbeat Depression Treatments to Try
One of the frustrating things about depression is that no single treatment works for everyone. Prescription medications work for many, but they may not work for you. Talk therapy, similarly, has a high degree of effectiveness—but it is not 100 percent effective. If you are suffering from depression and struggling to find a treatment that works, you may need to "go off the deep end" and try a few offbeat options.
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Healthy Habits To Start With Your Children
You may have some unhealthy habits that you've had for quite some time, but now that you have a little one, you may want to think about making a few changes. These changes can be healthier for you as well as your child. Read below for a list of healthy habits to start now with your children. Eat At The Table You may still be eating in front of the television or sitting around the kitchen rather than at a table, which can be unhealthy.
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Bipolar And Pregnant? What You Should Know
When you are an expectant mother, you are likely excited and elated at the prospect of bringing a life into the world. However, if you are also an expectant mother with bipolar disorder, you may feel a sense of worry and concern over how you are going to manage your pregnancy and your mental health condition simultaneously. While you may fear that you will not be able to do it, women with bipolar disorder have babies all the time and can make it through their pregnancy healthy and happy.
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6 Tips For Treating Bunions
Dealing with a bunion is sure to be one of the last things you want to do. This may cause you a great deal of discomfort and pain. The key to getting through this challenging time will rest in finding the right type of treatment to help you do so. The good news is that there are many things you can do to assist in decreasing your discomfort. Tip #1: Maintain the proper weight
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