May 2013 - Page 2 of 2 - Better Health For Women

National Women’s Health Week May 12-18 2013

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Better Health For Women

National Women’s Health Week From May 12th to the 18th there is a weeklong observation created by the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure women focus on their wellbeing. In today’s world, there are so many different things that can affect a woman’s body that it is important for women to be vigilant […] Read More

How Soon For Follow up Mammogram after Benign Breast Biopsy

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Recent research results were presented by Dr. Andrea Barrio (a breast surgeon from Bryn Mawr Hospital, Pennsylvania) at the American Society of Breast Surgeons annual meeting, Chicago May 2, 2013. The research study, followed 337 women who had benign biopsies and had an abnormality on the mammogram that was explained by the pathology. Researchers then […] Read More

Prevent Death From Blood Clots with 7 Lifestyle Choices

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Better Health For Women

A large study published by the American Heart Association May 2, 2013 concluded that you can decrease your risk of potentially harmful blood clots if you adhere to 7 simple lifestyle guidelines. The 7 simple lifestyle choices included being physically active, not smoking, eating a healthy diet, controlling blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and […] Read More

My Health Finder

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Better Health For Women

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Now Apps can Help you Make Health Choices

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Better Health For Women

Lyfechannel wins the healthfinder.gov Mobile App Challenge HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Howard K. Koh, MD, MPH, announced today that Lyfechannel is the winner of the healthfinder.gov Mobile App Challenge. The all in one app, called myfamily, will assist individuals in organzing their family’s health through customized prevention information for each family member. The app, […] Read More