93% of cervical cancer is preventable and yet it is the 4th most common cancer among women. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and we’re looking at how to minimize your risk of cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer is an overgrowth of cells in the lower part of the uterus (the part that connects to the vagina). Cervical cancer is often…
June has a lot of awareness packed into it. One that often gets overlooked is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness. One in nine adults over age 65 will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. If you’re caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s here s a few tips to help everyone: Make a Routine Keeping a routine can keep the guessing to a…
Colo-rectal Cancer Awareness month is coming up. Looking at you March. And while it isn’t the most pleasant thing to talk about, no one really likes to talk about poop, let’s admit it, it is extremely important! Colo-rectal cancer is sometimes called the “silent killer” because it can be difficult to detect, especially if you don’t know symptoms to look…
While most people are wearing their pink all month to support breast cancer it is important to remember that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness month. 1 in 3 American teenagers will encounter domestic violence while still in high school. That means that 1 in 3 Americans will have known someone personally who is or has been a victim…