A less painful mammogram is possible.
Mammograms are recommended for all women after age 40, but many women skip their yearly mammograms for fear of discomfort (and inconvenience). New technologies can improve your experience.
A softer surface for delicate skin.
Plastic panels aren’t very appealing. Now cushioning has been added between the breast and the plate. This delivers an additional layer of comfort and warmth during a mammogram. Our center uses Bella Blankets®, which allow excellent positioning for the exam and maximum comfort for our patients.
Travel light to your delivery.
It’s one of the most important trips of your life, but you can still travel light to your delivery.
Over the years I’ve seen moms and dads-to-be pack lots of unnecessary items. Take a load off by packing only the essentials covered here.
Smoking can be life altering. So can quitting.
As a thoracic surgeon, I have seen first-hand the major damage that smoking can do to the lungs. The results can be life altering, but the addiction is so very hard to kick.
This month is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, an appropriate time to bring quitting into focus. With determination–and even a little help–cessation success can be yours.
I’ve seen many of my patients achieve success after many years of smoking. Set your sights on a healthy future, it is never too late to quit.
Thanksgiving is synonymous with a big meal.
If you take some time to pre-plan, you can enjoy it without regret.
Following the recommended screening times are vital for your health.
Over the last few years, mainly due to COVID concerns, many women have missed out on their yearly screening mammograms. In fact, according to the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, mammogram appointment compliance dropped as much as 80% at certain times throughout the pandemic.
It’s common for women to experience the “baby blues.”
Feeling stressed, sad, anxious, lonely, tired or sleepy after childbirth is natural. But some women – up to 1 in 7 – experience a much more serious mood disorder called postpartum depression or PPD.
No matter your age, exercise can benefit your health and mindset. Cor Kikstra, age 81, of Chesapeake, Va., has been working out at Chesapeake Regional’s Lifestyle Health & Fitness Center for more than 17 years. The following is his exercise story.
The holidays are hectic.
Choosing small, sustainable habits can help you stay healthy and energized throughout this busy, celebratory season. Remember, what you do most of the time matters more than what you do once in a while.
One indulgent meal or treat will not necessarily make or break your goals, but doing so over and over again can start to add up. Eat balanced meals throughout the week and get right back on track if you “overdo it” at a holiday party.
A few guiding principles can help you enjoy a healthier holiday season.
Taking care of one’s health is typically top of mind in the New Year.
There is an energy and enthusiasm that can be hard to beat on Jan. 1. Using this spirit to help build healthy habits can be an excellent catalyst for change.
However, our most lofty health goals often fall by the wayside by mid-February. This year, let’s do something different. Let’s aim to make simple and effective changes to how we eat and how we move our body. Making more sustainable adjustments to diet and exercise patterns can help to truly improve your health all year long.
It isn’t just a guy thing.