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Health Check - 2006 Archives
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- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
October is a time to "think pink" and raise awareness about breast cancer. - An Ounce of Prevention
Most women realize the importance of monthly breast self-exams but it's hard to sort through the maze of other screenings. - Urinary Incontinence
Forget sleeping through the night, taking a hike or living life without worry. People with urinary incontinence are in constant fear of having an accident. - Clinical Trials
When it comes to cancer, heart disease and a host of other illnesses, one of the most effective tools out there is a clinical trial. - Endometriosis: What Women Need to Know
It's hard to believe but up to 50 percent of women in their child-bearing years might be living with a condition that they don't even know about. - Fibromyalgia: Just Add Water
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition with no cure and women are most at risk. They are seven times more likely to be diagnosed although no one knows why. - Heart-Healthy Cooking
February is heart month, a time for all of us to assess our risk. Heart disease is the number one killer for women. - Beating the Winter Blues
Many people dread the shorter days that come along with winter. For women, especially, the change in seasons can lead to a real problem. - The Right Fit
Sitting at our desks isn't supposed to hurt but for too many of us, it leads to a sore back, stiff wrist, or some other musculoskeletal disorder. - Type Two Diabetes
Numbers tell only part of a story but when it comes to diabetes. Almost 21 million children and adults have it and in a few years, that number is expected to jump to 30 million. - Treating Sports Injuries
When you think of sports injuries, some type of contact comes to mind. But a new picture is emerging with young female athletes. - Losing It!
We're getting the New Year started with a resolution that's always at the top of the annual list: losing weight.
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