I often find I am absolutely exhausted halfway through the day. I find myself yawning and wanting nothing more than a long nap, but that’s usually not an option. It seems like I’ve become a real-life example of those “sleepy” people on late-night commercials for energy drinks and dietary supplements. …
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Trouble Sleeping? Try These Tips
The average adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. But many women are not getting a good night’s rest. Some sleep problems affect women more or differently from men including: Insomnia. More than 1 in 4 women in the United States experience insomnia, or the inability to fall …
Read More »Gennie’s Story (Ovarian Cancer)
I am now a stage 3 ovarian cancer survivor since April 8, 2011. At age 50, I had never missed my yearly female exam. I complained to my doctor about a painful knot in my pelvic area and pain down my leg. They sent me to the hospital, where I …
Read More »Shanalynn’s Story (Kidney Failure)
I was never really open about expressing my thoughts and takeaways of my illness until recently, and I think it is important to share how I feel about it. I was born with really small kidneys which medically is referred to as renal dysplasia. Unfortunately, I did not find this …
Read More »Wash Your Hands Often to Stay Healthy
Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community—from your home and workplace to childcare facilities and hospitals. You can help yourself and …
Read More »Celeste’s Story (Stage 4 Colon/Colorectal Cancer)
In 2015 at the age of 45, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic adenocarcinoma of my colon. I was told as a woman this was unusual. The cancer, once it was finally diagnosed, was in its late stages having perforated my colon. Although I had a colostomy to save …
Read More »Skin Safety: Avoiding the ‘Healthy Tan’ Myth
Every year, almost 5 million people are treated for skin cancer in the United States. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even deadly. Fortunately, most skin cancers can be prevented. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or from artificial sources like tanning beds are known to cause skin …
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