Women, It’s Important to Care for Yourself Too
Women of all ages can improve and maintain their health with annual physical examinations and screening tests. Physical exams and screenings are an important part of good preventive care. Taking care...
View ArticleWhat Women Can Do to Stay Healthy
Studies show that women are more likely than men to look up health information on the Internet. Although doing your own research is a good thing, Cooper physicians say, it also can spur unnecessary...
View ArticleUnderstanding Heart Disease in Women: The Number 1 Killer
Did you know that heart disease affects women and men at equal rates, but research shows that women may be more likely than men to die after a heart attack? Here is important information to help you...
View ArticleWomen as Their Own Health Advocates
When it comes to men and women, differences exist beyond the obvious. Research has shown that women are more vulnerable than men to some diseases and may have different symptoms and responses to...
View ArticleManaging the Effects and Risks of Menopause
Menopause is a stage of development in a woman’s life that involves the gender hormones estrogen, the so-called female hormone, and androgen, the so-called male hormone. Both estrogens and androgens...
View ArticleSteps Women Can Take to Stay Healthy & Prevent Disease
National Women’s Health Week (May 9-15) is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. Its goal is to help American women...
View ArticleLadies, Be Your Own Valentine
By Dr. Laura Picciano Ladies, be your own Valentine this month and give yourself the gift of a healthy heart! Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women? Heart disease affects...
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