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.