It’s estimated that around 50–60% of women will develop a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) at leat once in their lifetimes. A UTI is a common infection that occurs in the lower urinary tract –the bladder and urethra and is usually a source of pain and frustration for many women. Particularly when the UTI repeatedly occurs.…
DetailsMost of us only pay close attention to our health in later life. But good health isn’t something that just happens. It’s a set of lifestyle choices that we make every single day. What to eat, how much to exercise or when to go for a routine checkup. Collectively, it’s these small choices that over…
DetailsWhether it be work, family or friends we’re all busy with the usual demands of life. But in the busyness of living many of us forget to take care of ourselves and our health takes a back seat to other priorities. But consider that without your own good health you’re not able to help your…
DetailsGoogle searches for the word ‘gym’ will see a sudden spike and membership purchases to health clubs will soar [1] as millions of guilt-ridden Americans flock — at least temporarily —to their local fitness center this month. But what’s also true is that interest in gyms will plummet after just a few weeks. So while…
DetailsThe world of contraception is a difficult one to navigate. Which contraception is right for you? What are the side effects? How quickly can the actions of a contraceptive be reserved? Should I just use the most popular one on the market? These are common questions that many women have when deciding what type of…
DetailsOctober is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer continues to be one of the most common female cancers worldwide and despite our best efforts, it still has a high mortality rate. By now, most women have passing familiarity with the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and understand the importance of getting screened early on.…
DetailsAlthough it not be strictly true that forty is the new thirty, it’s a fact that these days, we’re all living longer, healthier lives. One of the reasons behind this is that many of us have become more health conscious about the lifestyles that we lead. Not unsurprisingly though (and despite our heroic efforts), our…
DetailsA simple fact is that these days we’re all living a lot longer. As of 2016, the average life expectancy for an American is 78.8 years, almost 80 years of age [2]. But living longer comes with its own unique set of problems. It’s not enough to just live longer, we also want to live…
DetailsChristmas, Hanukkah and New years are just around the corner. It’s the time of the year when we all shop too much, drink too much and eat as much as possible. For this 2-3 week period we’re held hostage to our surroundings of cookies, cakes, wine, chocolate and all manner of tasty treats. Staying healthy…
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