Hyperlipidemia is an imbalance of cholesterol in your blood caused by a combination of having too much LDL cholesterol and not enough HDL cholesterol to clear it up. There are two main classifications of hyperlipidemia: familial and acquired. The familial type stems from genes you inherit from your parents. The acquired type is the result […]
Hyperlipidemia, also known as dyslipidemia or high cholesterol, means you have too many lipids (fats) in your blood. Your liver creates cholesterol to help you digest food and make things like hormones. But you also eat cholesterol in foods from the meat and dairy aisles. As your liver can make as much cholesterol as you need, the […]
1. MYTH: Breast cancer only happens to middle-aged and older women. FACT: Younger women can and do get breast cancer, as do men. 2. MYTH: Wearing a bra can cause breast cancer. FACT: There is no evidence that bras cause breast cancer 3. MYTH: Using underarm antiperspirant can cause breast cancer. FACT: There is no […]
Making changes in your daily life may help reduce your risk of breast cancer. Try to: Ask your doctor about breast cancer screening. Discuss with your doctor when to begin breast cancer screening exams and tests, such as clinical breast exams and mammograms. Become familiar with your breasts through breast self-exam for breast awareness. Women may choose […]
A breast cancer risk factor is anything that makes it more likely you’ll get breast cancer. But having one or even several breast cancer risk factors doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll develop breast cancer. Many women who develop breast cancer have no known risk factors other than simply being women. Factors that are associated with an […]
The most common types of breast cancer are- Invasive ductal carcinoma. The cancer cells begin in the ducts and then grow outside the ducts into other parts of the breast tissue. Invasive cancer cells can also spread, or metastasize, to other parts of the body. Invasive lobular carcinoma. Cancer cells begin in the lobules and then spread […]
ENDING IT DOES NOT ACTUALLY END IT Life throws at us problems that are sometimes difficult and seem unbearable. Sometimes friends and family are not available for us to fall on. Taking one’s life may seem like an option to consider but don’t! Ending your life doesn’t exactly end your problems. You leave a very […]
THE BREAST The breasts are glandular organs that sit atop the chest wall and pectoral muscles. The breast anatomy of males and females is slightly different. Female breasts have milk ducts and glandular tissue that aid breastfeeding. Male and female breast nipples have many nerves that enhance sexual arousal. All genders can get breast cancer. […]
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also called prostate gland enlargement is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract, or kidney problems. There are several effective treatments for prostate gland […]
There is no proven prostate cancer prevention strategy. But you may reduce your risk of prostate cancer by making healthy choices, such as exercising and eating a healthy diet. Choose a healthy diet There is some evidence that choosing a healthy diet that is low in fat and full of fruits and vegetables may contribute […]