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Remembering Your Monthly Self-exam

by Jessica B. September 19th, 2025 | Women's Health

It can be tricky to remember to do your monthly breast self-exams, but they are important to make sure you detect any signs of possible breast cancer early. Here are some tips to make sure you do not forget this important health preventative measure.





1) Keep a sign in your shower





It may seem a bit strange, but one of the best ways to remember to give yourself a self-exam is by hanging a small sign on your shower. One of my employers gave these out

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Why Women Should be Doing Weight Bearing Exercise

by Kimberly Hays September 5th, 2025 | Exercise, Health Research, Women's Health





Weight training consists of simple exercises that strengthen bones and muscles by placing heaviness on the bones, which in turn strengthens them. Lifting things will place pressure on the bones, like resistance bands, dumbbell lifts, or even picking up grocery bags. You also strengthen the bones anytime you use your body weight, like push ups and lunges. Weight bearing exercise is important for everyone, but women are more prone to bone loss, especially those who are post-menopausal. Anyone at any age can begin weight bearing exercises to gain bone strength. Along

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Foods That Suppress Hunger

by Kimberly Hays August 8th, 2025 | Health Observance, Women's Health





We are all trying to make healthier choices when we prepare meals for ourselves and for our loved ones. With all of the information we now have available to us, it has become easier than ever before. Sometimes the problem is not the tasty meal options, but giving in to cravings between meals that can be not so healthy. There are options that will not only satisfy your cravings, but that are also healthy alternatives to giving in to those hankerings that can ruin your whole diet for the day. This

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Alternative Sources of Calcium

by Jessica B. July 11th, 2025 | Women's Health





If you are a woman over 50, you need to be certain that you are getting enough calcium in your diet, as osteoporosis is a serious health concern. But you also do not want to take in too much calcium, as it can cause other health problems. Taking calcium supplements can cause problems with your kidneys and can also lead to joint pain. There are many foods that contain a great deal of calcium, and they are not all dairy products. Here are some to look for.


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Teaching Strong Women

by Lori Sciame June 20th, 2025 | Exercise, Women's Health





Strength training for sedentary women over the age of 40? Yes!





As a health educator for 20 years, I have implemented countless health programs in my local community. One program, Strong Women, is one of my favorites. This is because it is not only beneficial for participants, it is actually fun!





There are several factors that make Strong Women such a special program. First, it encourages women who may have never strength trained before to give weight lifting a try. Next,

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