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By: Lauren Carmichael I gave up social media for a few days. Here’s what happened: I made a deal with my brother to not go on social media for an entire week. Spoiler alert: We both didn’t make it. Before you keep reading, know that this isn’t a typical “my life was better, and … More I Gave Up Social Media for a Few Days
Article taken from “Winter 2018 Wellness Together with Signature“ You’re pregnant. Once you processed that stunning fact, one question probably jumped straight to the top of your mind: Now what? Over the coming months, you’ll have many plans to make and things to do. But what do you need to handle ASAP? Put these steps … More 9 Things to Do When You First Find Out You’re Pregnant
By: Sandy Churchill This Sunday at church, a blast of twangy fiddle music blasted just a few minutes into the Mass. The country hoe-down tune made me smile, not just for the peppy burst of unexpected cell phone music, but when I glimpsed the owner of said cell phone: a sweet, quivery octogenarian who … More Ageless Style
By: Keith Merlin, MD, Chief, Department of OBGYN Ovarian cancer will affect about 1 in 80 women in their lifetime. Early diagnosis of the disease can be challenging as there is no screening test like a Pap smear for cervical cancer. Family history can sometimes provide a clue. If you have multiple relatives–mother, sisters, aunt, grandmothers–with … More Ovarian Cancer Awareness
By: Lauren Carmichael So, my husband and I want another baby. I feel confident I have all the major necessities needed to expand a family such as I have a roof over my head, a stable job, three meals a day, and a loving family. So why is it I lay awake at night … More Is There Ever a Good Time to Have a Baby?
Article taken from “Winter 2018 Wellness Together with Signature“ Menstrual cycles vary from woman to woman. What’s a normal cycle? And what’s something you should get checked out? Here’s how to tell the difference. What’s Normal, What’s Not You count the length of your menstrual cycle from the first day of one period to the … More Are My Menstrual Cycles Normal?
By: Guest Blogger, Andrew Timmons Need a crown on your tooth? Here’s how to avoid two or three visits to the dentist for one: Let’s face it, going to the dentist or bringing a family member to the dentist is never fun, especially when the visit is for a root canal and getting … More How to Avoid Multiple Dental Visits for a Crown
By: Sandy Churchill Recently, I happened upon a jauntily-crayoned rainbow sign that simply said, “Kindness.” It was masking-taped in an elementary school hallway in honor of “Kindness Month, ” as part of the year-long Character Counts initiative. The simplicity and bold yellow-orange-and-green stripes of the sign made me smile. Kindness. The image in the third … More Kindness Month Could Inspire Us All
By: Lauren Tankle I recently got married in October and I’m totally blown away by the costs that go into weddings. Our goal was to stay under $10,000 which is the lower end of the spectrum of wedding expenses considering the average cost of a wedding in the US is $27,000. Our parents helped … More 8 Ways to Cut Costs on Your Wedding
By: Keith Merlin, MD, Chief, Department of OBGYN Patient safety has become a national buzzword and it is critical to improving outcomes for moms and babies. It is concerning that the United States has a significantly higher maternal mortality rate than most industrialized countries. The reasons for this are complex but in many cases relate to a … More Make Patient Safety a Personal Priority
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