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Even though mammograms are considered the best form of early breast cancer detection, they are not completely accurate. Since early detection of breast cancer is key to surviving the disease, it is important to do all that you can to stay abreast (no pun intended) of the issue. You should do monthly self breast exams (sign up here for a monthly email reminder) and you should receive a clinical breast exam at your annual appointment, be in gynecological visit or your annual physical.
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My mother is 50 years old and has never had a mammogram. She has lived in Florida for about 26 years now and has not had health insurance since my father passed away seven years ago.
Screen Tests
Did you know that after the age of 40, it is recommended that you get a mammogram every 1-2 years? Or that you should think about getting a Cholesterol Test at the age of 20?
Being a woman can be confusing so luckily WomensHealth.org has created a chart that lists recommended screenings and immunizations for women at average risk for most diseases.
Today Is National Depression Screening Day
Some of us say, "I'm so depressed" and refer to situational depression — something happened that bummed us out. But for some people, undiagnosed clinical depression can affect quality of life and lead, in extreme cases, to suicide if untreated.
Today is National Depression Screening Day, so if you're worried you may have more than a passing case of the blues, go to this website to find out where in your area you can get free and confidential screening for depression.
Stars Come Out After Midnight For This Is It UK Premiere
It was midnight when celebs including JLS, Westlife, Mel B, Harry Connick Jr and Keisha Buchanan walked the red carpet for the This Is It premiere in London's Leicester Square. The Jacksons attended the LA premiere, but there were simultaneous screenings in eighteen other cities, including the capital! The film is made up of footage from the rehearsals of the tour Michael Jackson was preparing for before he suddenly died, although it's causing controversy with some fans who believe that his ill health was edited out.
Does Mama Obama's Chitchat Help You Understand Better?
Though she may be a tad biased on the subject of healthcare reform, First Lady Michelle Obama is taking the opportunity to speak out to women and mothers on the hot topic. While most Americans are aware of the legislation being introduced, many still have questions when it comes to the facts behind it. In her small-screen reachout to other mothers and female Americans, first mom Obama gives real-life examples of existing health care and the possibility of what the future holds with her husband's proposed plan.
When the Boob Tube Gets Scary, Leave the Kids Alone
One might assume that a child would be less frightened watching something scary if he were in the company of his parents. Not so says a group of Finnish researchers. According to a new study published in the journal Child: Care, Health and Development, children are actually more afraid of the events on the screen when their folks are in their presence.
South Africa Weighs Legalizing Prostitution For World Cup
Fans heading to South Africa for the World Cup 2010 are interested in more than soccer. Anticipating that sport tourists will frequent prostitutes while they're in town, health experts are calling on the South African government to legalize prostitution for the tournament. The hope is that testing and registering legal sex workers will reduce HIV infections among visiting fans and South Africans alike.
Class Act: Cardio Theater
One way I beat boredom while doing cardio inside is to watch movies. I'll start one and watch about 30 minutes or more, and then the next time I work out, I'm excited to continue where I left off in the flick. I'm lucky to have a machine at home I can walk or run on, but if you don't, check out Cardio Theater.
Lunafest Film Festival Supports Breast Cancer Fund
Luna, maker of the sports bar for women's nutritional needs and super stylin' biking gear, also dabbles in the arts. Every October to coordinate with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for the past nine years Luna has put on Lunafest, a festival of short films, by, for, and about women; the proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Fund.
Last night I was lucky enough to attend the premiere here in San Francisco.
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