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May 13: National Women’s Health Week
In honor of National Women’s Health Week, let’s all remember that health is not merely the absence of disease, it’s a lifestyle. Whether it’s getting enough sleep, enjoying a hobby or learning to set...
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May 20: Melanoma Awareness Month
As we plan to spend more time in the sun during the summer months, it is important to prevent skin cancer by protecting ourselves from the harmful rays of the sun.Melanoma is one type of skin cancer...
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Early Detection is the Best Medicine
By Guest Author: Susan Uhle, NP – Richmond SurgicalEarly detection is currently the cornerstone of our arsenal in the war against Breast Cancer. This is accomplished through Mammographic Screening,...
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May 27: Breast Self-Awareness
In addition to regular screening mammograms and clinical breast exams, some women choose to perform a formal step-by-step breast self-exam and others prefer a visual inspection. No matter the technique...
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Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes
What is gestational diabetes?When diabetes starts during pregnancy, it is called gestational diabetes. Women with diabetes (whether or not it is classified as gestational diabetes) need special care...
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June 10: Preventing Osteoporosis
While certain factors can increase one’s risk for Osteoporosis, there are some measures that all women can take to help prevent the development of Osteoporosis.Weight-bearing exercises and...
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June 24: Nutrition Tips
In addition to regular visits to your health care provider and age-appropriate screenings, nutrition and exercise are foundations for a healthy life. Here are some suggestions of small changes you can...
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Encouraging Decline in HPV Rates
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common sexually transmitted disease that is passed through skin-to-skin contact. HPV is primarily spread through sexual intercourse, but it can be spread through...
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WOW! Did You Know…….?
Did you know that Virginia Women’s Center provides Richmondmom.com with weekly health tips EVERY week!These short bits of valuable information help you stay healthier and you can find the resources you...
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The Difference Between Sprains and Strains
Any athlete, participant in any form of exercise, or even dancers and workers know that sprains and strains are common.There’s a big difference between the two, however, even though colloquially the...
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