It’s no secret that having a baby is stressful. Newborns bring with them a whole new set of responsibilities for parents, from nighttime feedings to daycare bills. While past discussions about child rearing have often centered on the mother, the conversation has begun to shift. As more parents share the breadwinning responsibilities within two-income households—and …
We call them bundles of joy—and for the most part, they are. Helping a newborn learn and grow can fulfill a parent in unparalleled ways. But for many women, giving birth can also bring on mood swings or feelings of sadness. As many as one in seven women who give birth experience symptoms of postpartum …
Sharon McNeill MD August, 2015 Medicine changes quickly. Over the course of my (short) 11 years in training and practice there have been great advances in many areas! However, sometimes with these changes, we fail to explain the reasons behind the change & the benefit of the new advancement to the general public… and it …
Women’s health preventive cancer screening: pap smears Read More »
Most women know that as they age, regular mammograms will become a routine part of their preventive health care. However, fewer women understand how ultrasounds can also help prevent breast cancer. Originally developed with the hopes of replacing mammography as a cancer-detection tool, breast ultrasounds never quite fulfilled their promise. However, when used as a …
Ultrasound vs. Mammograms: Learn the Difference Read More »
Do you know which disease poses the biggest threat to women’s health? Here’s a hint: It’s not breast cancer, which claims one out of every 31 American women each year. (In fact, the disease we’re talking about is more dangerous than all forms of cancer combined.) Nor is it stroke, which ends fewer than 6 …
Think of preventive health care as an investment. Put in the time now, and it’ll pay dividends later in a longer lifespan, better quality of life and less retirement savings spent on medical expenses. Research shows preventive health screenings and primary care consultations significantly extend our life expectancy, especially among 30- to 49-year-olds. Routine cardiovascular …
Differences Between Preventive Care for Men & Women Read More »
Wearable technology is the ultimate in mobile gadgetry. From smartwatches to fitness trackers, wearable technology aims to help us manage our busy lives and stay connected to the things we value. More than half of men say they plan to purchase wearable technology in the next five years. If you’re one of them, why not …
Men’s Health: The Right Gadgets Can Boost Your Fitness Game Read More »
Hey men: Are you eating right? Research suggests you might not be. Studies have found most men eat twice the recommended amount of protein each day as well as two to three times their daily limit of solid fats and added sugars. Three out of four men don’t get enough magnesium, plus many are deficient …
The NWPC Experience: Nutrition Counseling for Men’s Health Care Read More »
How often do you find yourself sitting in a day? If you’re like many others, you spend a lot of time sitting down working, watching television, or just hanging out at home. Introducing frequent movement throughout your day to break up long periods of rest is important to lead an active lifestyle. For some, an …
Active Lifestyle: Signs You’re Not Moving Enough Read More »
Ever have one of those days when you’re not feeling well and you stop by your favorite health site to check out your symptoms. According to the information on the website, you decide that your symptoms appear to be nothing serious. Days go by and still you’re not feeling up to your old self so …
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