Eight That Can’t Wait
Every Woman Needs To Have These 8 Health Screenings and Exams
1) Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, increases the risk for heart attack and stroke.
When To Be Tested: At least once every two years, but more frequently if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure.
2) Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a…
Early detection of breast cancer can be a lifesaver. When breast cancer is detected at a localized stage, the five-year survival rate is 98 percent! Here are three keys actions every woman can take to increase early detection.
Mammogram
Starting at age 40, women should have a mammography exam every year as long as they are in good health. Women with a high risk of breast cancer should…
About 1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. Here are a few of the risk factors that can increase the chance of getting the disease.
Age: Women ages 55 and older account for about 2/3 of the cases of breast cancer.
Family History: Having a mother, sister or daughter with breast cancer doubles a woman’s risk. Still, over 85 percent of women with breast…
Angel On A Mission
In The Fight Against Breast Cancer, Jaclyn Smith Believes Knowledge Is Power
Best known for her role as Kelly Garret in the hit television series Charlie’s Angels, Jaclyn Smith was enjoying a fulfilling life and successful career in 2002 as an actress, fashion entrepreneur and mother of two. But that all changed in an instant when Jaclyn was diagnosed with breast…
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About five months ago, Angelina Jolie made national headlines by announcing she had undergone a preventive double mastectomy. The Academy Award-winning actress made the decision after learning that she carried the BRCA1 gene mutation, which gave her up to a 60 percent chance of developing breast cancer. Fortunately, less than one percent of women actually have this particular gene mutation. But…