Today, the CDC announced that it is considering recommending Hepatitis C (HCV) testing for everyone born between 1945 and 1965. Currently estimates suggest that upwards of 3.2 million Americans have chronic HCV and more than 75% are not aware of their status due to a lack of symptoms. Baby boomers represent the majority of cases [...]
Free Women’s Health Seminar in Newport News 5/23
May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hear the latest on a variety of health topics from leading women’s health experts on the peninsula! Hormone replacement therapy, minimally invasive options for women’s surgery, teenage issues, and pelvic pain are all topics our seminar speakers will address in Newport News! Private mini-consults available with women’s rehab specialists to discuss turning back the clock [...]
Near-Drowning: What to Do After a Close Call in the Water
May 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When a person survives a drowning event, or “near-drowning,” is a common but out-of-date phrase for surviving a drowning event. Within 3 minutes underwater, most people lose consciousness. Within 5 minutes underwater, the brain’s oxygen supply begins to drop. A lack of oxygen can cause brain damage. Drowning survivors can have serious health complications. For [...]
Reducing the Symptoms of Menopause
May 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Menopause is a natural part of growing older, but that doesn’t mean women should have to suffer through the uncomfortable symptoms of “transitioning.” In fact, just living a healthy lifestyle can help women manage or reduce symptoms. Choose Nutrition – Women going through menopause should make a special effort to eat well. A heart-healthy diet [...]
Free Women’s Health Seminar in Suffolk 5/17
May 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Join us for an evening of learning and laughter. Hear the latest on colorectal cancer health, minimally invasive options for women’s surgery, pap smear guidelines, and solutions for pelvic pain and pelvic disorders. Private mini-consults available with women’s rehab specialists to discuss turning back the clock below the belt, building strength for better days and [...]
Soy Linked to Menopause Relief
May 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
New evidence is challenging last year’s study that soy isoflavone supplement fails to ease menopause symptoms. After reanalyzing results from 17 previously published clinical trials, researchers are, once again, entertaining the possibility that isoflavones in soy may have weak estrogen-like effects in some body tissue after discovering that women who used soy isoflavone extracts had [...]
4 Steps to Help You Avoid Food Poisoning
May 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The sun is out, the water is warm and it’s time for summer BBQs and picnics. With all the additional distractions of cooking outside on different surfaces it can be easy for some to forget to wash their hands, keep their containers separate, and accidentally leave food sitting out in the sun. Which is why [...]