Years ago when I was in college my roommate and I were taking a required fitness class together. I remember the day they pulled out the old skin calipers to measure our fat percentages. The female anxiety was tangible. When it was my roommate’s turn she was horrified to see her number cross into the [...]

Breast cancer screenings are tests used to look for cancer before a person has any symptoms. In many cases, cancer has already begun to spread when symptoms appear. Screenings allow doctors to detect cancer early, which can make it easier for them to treat. These tests are also performed so that doctors can better understand [...]

Heart disease is a broad term that encompasses several heart and cardiovascular diseases or conditions. These can include coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, heart attacks, congenital heart disease, heart valve disease, cardiomyopathy, and cardiac arrest. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., so it’s important to be aware of these [...]