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Inactivity Leads to Disease and Mortality
Compared to many other health systems around the world, America has high quality healthcare. Yet, we are one of the most, if not the most, obese countries in the world. Many people know that being obese is unhealthy by now, but to drive the point home a little further, read on for reasons why being…
Explore Denver During the ASHA Conference
With over 48 million people affected by hearing loss in the United States alone, and a reported 7.5 million individuals having a difficulty speaking (unable to produce speech sounds correctly), now is a better time than ever for professionals and educators alike to come together and pool resources, information, and solutions to aid those with…
New Studies Show That Early Detection is the Best Way to Prevent Breast Cancer
A new study shows that catching breast cancer early is one of the best ways to ensure survival, even with better treatments. In the study, Dutch researchers observed 174,000 breast cancer patients, and saw a vast improvement in breast cancer survival rates between 1999 and 2012. However, the survival rates for women were at their…
Iggy Azalea Squashes Rumors: Yes, She Had Rhinoplasty
Iggy Azalea finally cleared up the rumors: yes, she had rhinoplasty earlier this year. Gossip swirled around the Aussie rapper back in May when she appeared at the Billboard Music Awards with a new look. Now she tells Seventeen magazine the truth. “I’m not denying it,” the 25-year-old “Fancy” singer told the teen mag. “Denying…
3 Surprising Skin Rejuvenation Treatments That Won’t Take Up Your Whole Day
Aging is one of your skin’s worst enemies, but it doesn’t have to be that way. It used to be that the only way to improve one’s skin after a certain age was through surgery, such as a facelift. Today, however, there are a number of skin rejuvenation treatments that are non-invasive or minimally invasive,…
How to Prepare For Your Fibroid Treatment
No matter how small the operation may be, surgery is always unnerving. The days and hours leading up to the procedure are unnerving. Though that time will undeniably be stressful, patients can mitigate their worry by preparing for the treatment properly. This is particularly true for women who are about to receive fibroid treatments. These…
Is Surgery Really the Right Answer?
Uterine fibroids are a common, premenopausal problem that affect between 70-80% of women, particularly women of African American descent. Though the vast majority of fibroids are asymptomatic, 30% of women may experience such symptoms of fibroid cysts as abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged menstrual periods, pelvic pressure or pain, frequent urination, constipation, and back or…
Does the Fountain of Youth Really Exist? You’d Be Surprised
Throughout the ages, people have fervently — and to no avail — sought after the fountain of youth and have concocted all manner of deep wrinkle treatments in hopes of achieving a more youthful, radiant appearance. From horse urine — yes, this was actually used by some ancient civilizations — to gladiator sweet mixed with…