Menopause is part of a gradual and natural process in which the ovaries produce less and less of the female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, and menstrual periods gradually disappear. For most women this process begins silently somewhere around 40 years of age when periods may become less regular. This time of change is called perimenopause or premenopause. The average woman […]

Lung cancer accounts for about 27% of all cancer deaths and is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. There’s no sure way to prevent lung cancer, but you can reduce your risk if you: Don’t […]

It’s an exciting time for children of all ages. We get dress up in our craziest, cutest or scariest costume and go from house to house trick-or-treating. Hopefully, more treating than tricking! Here are some safety tips for all who are out and about on Halloween. Before going out: Test make-up in a small area […]

Fall is here and with the change of the seasons comes another season of allergies for those allergic ragweed. Odds are you’re among the 10-30% of Americans who suffer from hay fever. During the fall, dry leaves, grass, and hay harbor allergens such as mold spores and pollen. Like most seasonal allergies, the symptoms of fall allergies include sneezing, a […]

Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week is October 12-20. This week long, global event, focuses on disorders including arthritis, back pain, osteoporosis and trauma. The events and projects organized by individuals and organizations worldwide are designed to raise awareness of prevention, disease management and treatments as well as advances in a number of areas. Arthritis is the inflammation […]