It seems like every week there's new information on treating breast cancerA little while back, I wrote about small breast cancers and recent research on how some of them may never grow enough be a health threat (but are often treated as if they Read More
Breast cancer, mammograms and exams – what to do?
Many of us have been or will go through the following scenario: You go in for mammogram and shortly thereafter you get a message that something isn’t quite right and you need to go back in for a follow up.Your stomach turns and your heart Read More
Cutting down on salt consumption
We in the USA consume too much salt. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mgs) of salt a day, with the ideal goal of just 1,500 mgs.1,500 mgs sounds like a lot, but it works out to be less than 3/4th of a Read More
Wine good for the bones!
The sample size is small, but I like what they are saying!A new study of women in their 50s and early 60s finds that moderate alcohol consumption may help prevent bone loss. The women in the study consumed about 1 1/2 drinks per day.Read more Read More