Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign recognized every October to increase public understanding of breast cancer, promote early detection, and raise funds for research. It’s a time when people come together to support those affected by breast cancer, remember those lost to the disease, and take action to fight it. In this week’s
Twitter Did you know that hot flashes are the most common discomfort linked to menopause? And that they can continue for up to 5 years or more? Hot flashes are sudden feelings of heat, mostly on the face and upper body. They may cause sweating, rapid heartbeat, and reddening of the skin (as though you
Some degree of urinary incontinence is common among pregnant women, with almost all women experiencing it at some point during their pregnancy. In many cases, the incontinence is mild and occurs infrequently. For some pregnant women, though, incontinence can be more severe. Research indicates that a large percentage of women with urinary incontinence report having
