JANUARY
TOPICS:
Gynecology
Cancer
Cervical
cancer is a cancer of the female reproductive
tract. The cause of most cervical
cancers is human papillomavirus or
HPV which is a common virus that is
sexually transmitted, perhaps many
years pre-diagnosis. Most people who
have had sex have been exposed to
HPV. In most cases it goes away. Only
women with persistent HPV are at risk
for cervical cancer. Lower your risk
by delaying the onset of sexual activity,
knowing your sexual partner, not smoking,
maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle,
and practicing safe sexual activity.
Thyroid
Health
The thyroid gland helps to control
the function of your heart, brain,
liver, kidneys, and skin. The gland
is a small, butterfly shaped gland
located at the base of your neck.
Thyroid disease is more common than
diabetes or heart disease. Your thyroid
gland produces thyroid hormone and
when it is not functioning properly,
one can produce either too much hormone
or too little thyroid hormone. The
causes of thyroid disease are many.
Thyroid disease can be controlled.
Cataracts
Vision
or sight is a sense that most people
are able to use every day of their
life, probably more than any of the
other senses. Protect your eyes now,
save them for your future!
Health
Tips for 2012
Consider
a healthy weight for yourself, increasing
your activity level, decreasing your
cholesterol number, decreasing your
blood pressure and decreasing / quitting
tobacco use.
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