Weight Training for Women
Misconceptions about weight training -- often based on unfounded fears of becoming too muscular -- can keep women from pushing their fitness levels.
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Allergy Zone
Understand what allergies are all about as wells their impact on people with asthma. Discover ways allergies are treated and ways people with allergies can manage their lives to decrease their sensitivity and exposure to allergens.
Diet and Nutrition Zone
Could your diet use a nutritional tune-up? A healthful diet has many
benefits and it doesn’t have to be bland and boring. Add color to your
plate with fresh fruit and vegetables, choose whole grains and low-fat
dairy, and keep an eye on your portion size. Aim for balance, variety,
flexibility and moderation.
Hepatitis Zone
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver most commonly caused by one of several viruses. More than 150,000 hepatitis infections occur annually in the United States, but the different viruses produce different outcomes for these infections.
Health Tip of the Day
How to Conduct a Breast Self-Exam
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Lie down with a pillow under your right shoulder and place your right arm behind your head.
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Use the finger pads of the three middle fingers on your left hand to feel for lumps in the right breast.
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Press firmly enough to know how your breast feels.
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Move around the breast in a circular, up-and-down, or wedge pattern. Use the same pattern every time you examine your breasts. Check the entire breast area and up under your arms.
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Repeat the exam on your left breast.
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Repeat the examination of both breasts while standing. The upright position makes it easier to check the upper and outer part of the breasts.
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Do the exam every month (after your period, if you have periods).
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force does not recommend breast self-exams (BSEs) because evidence suggests BSEs do not lower risk for death from breast cancer. The American Cancer Society says BSEs are an option for women 20 and older as a means of familiarizing themselves with their breasts so they can notice changes more easily. Talking with your doctor about the benefits and limitations can help you decide if you should start performing BSEs.