You don’t need to become a super athlete or go on a very strict diet to protect your heart and lower your risk for heart disease. Every woman can take steps every day toward a more heart-healthy lifestyle. And the best part is that being more heart-healthy also lowers your risk for other diseases like cancerContinue reading “Effective Ways to Prevent Heart Disease”
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Spotlight on Prostate Cancer Screening with the PSA Test
KEY POINTS Overview Cancer screening means looking for cancer before it causes symptoms. The goal of screening for prostate cancer is to find cancers that may be at high risk for spreading if not treated and to find them early before they spread. If you are considering being screened, it’s important to learn about theContinue reading “Spotlight on Prostate Cancer Screening with the PSA Test”
Risk Factors of Heart Disease YOU CAN’T CONTROL
Age and menopause As you get older, your risk of heart disease and heart attack goes up. Menopausal hormone therapy Many women take menopausal hormone therapy to help relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flashes. Results from a large study called the Women’s Health Initiative showed that women taking menopausal hormone therapy with estrogen plus progesterone hadContinue reading “Risk Factors of Heart Disease YOU CAN’T CONTROL”
FDA Approves Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening for Adults in the US
Written by Dr. Kesler Dalmacy The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a groundbreaking new blood test for colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45 and older who are at average risk for the disease. Developed by Guardant Health, a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, this is the first blood test toContinue reading “FDA Approves Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening for Adults in the US”
What Are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack?
What Are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack? To many people, the warning signs of a heart attack are sudden, like they see in a movie which portrays heart attack, where someone clutches his/her chest then falls over. Unlike this scenario, a real heart attack may look and feel very different for women. Women areContinue reading “What Are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack?”
From Forgetfulness to Dementia and Alzheimer’s: How Aging Affects Our Brains
Written by Dr. Kesler Dalmacy Aging is an inevitable part of life. One of the most significant concerns is the impact of aging on our cognitive health. As we grow older, we may experience changes in our memory, our thought process, and reasoning skills. While some forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, it canContinue reading “From Forgetfulness to Dementia and Alzheimer’s: How Aging Affects Our Brains”
The Skinny Obese: Why Being Slim Doesn’t Always Mean Being Healthy
When we think of obesity, we often picture someone visibly overweight. But did you know that you can look slim and still be metabolically obese? This condition is sometimes called “skinny obesity” or MONW (Metabolically Obese, Normal Weight)—and it’s more common than you might think. What Is “Skinny Obese”? A person who is “skinny obese”Continue reading “The Skinny Obese: Why Being Slim Doesn’t Always Mean Being Healthy”
Understanding Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills: A Practical Guide for Women
Written by Dr. Kesler Dalmacy Dear readers, As part of our ongoing commitment at DrDalmacy.com to empowering you with knowledge about your health and wellness options, today we’re discussing a topic that is vital for informed health decisions: over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pills. This guide aims to inform you about the accessibility of these pills andContinue reading “Understanding Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills: A Practical Guide for Women”
You Are Taking Ozempic And Your Face is Changing: Spotlights on Ozempic And The Ozempic Face
Written by Dr. Kesler Dalmacy Dear readers! As part of our ongoing commitment at DrDalmacy.com to empowering you with knowledge about your health and wellness options, today we’re discussing a topic that is vital for informed health decisions: Taking Ozempic and the Effects of Ozempic on the face. You are taking Ozempic and you overhear othersContinue reading “You Are Taking Ozempic And Your Face is Changing: Spotlights on Ozempic And The Ozempic Face”
What Are the Health Effects for Women at an Unhealthy Weight?
Being overweight or obese can silently damage your health over time—and for many women, those effects are both serious and far-reaching. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), excess weight contributes to millions of deaths every year through its association with chronic disease. Here’s how obesity canContinue reading “What Are the Health Effects for Women at an Unhealthy Weight?”