PHOTO: Safety First
May 3, 2011 - 1:45 am
Many breast cancer survivors would tell you that the day they were diagnosed was the hardest day of their lives. For Brandi Ellis, a Las Vegas mother of three diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma in May 2020, the first thing she did was walk downstairs to tell her family — her “first line of defense,” as she calls them.
Among the wellness experts’ advice: Start with a little and it can turn into something big. Be consistent. Seek a support system.
A common misconception around screening is, “I don’t have a family history of breast cancer, so I don’t know that I need a mammogram.”
We spoke with dietitians to better understand fiber’s role in weight management, ways to incorporate it into your diet and the best high-fiber snacks.
The U.S. government shut down Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers insisting that any deal address their health care demands and Republicans saying those negotiations can happen after the government is funded.
“I play a woman who realizes that there are no rules when it comes to aging,” June Squibb says of her role in the new film “Eleanor the Great.”
Though the CDC is undergoing major changes, the overall fall vaccine recommendations for older adults resemble last year’s advice, with one exception.
Medicare offers four ways to pay your premium online, but first you’ll need to create an account at Medicare.gov.
About 58 million pounds of corn dog and sausage on a stick products have been recalled because of contamination with extraneous material, specifically pieces of wood embedded in the batter.
When it comes to exercise and longevity, cardio-based workouts are good, but don’t overlook the importance of strength training.
New research, published in Nutrition and Health, analyzed 17 studies on diet and hair by scouring three big scientific databases.