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Mammography is a crucial tool for detecting breast cancer in its early stages, but some people do have concerns about its safety. These questions are valid, personal and
Read moreEvery flu season, people question whether getting the flu vaccine is truly necessary, or even safe. It’s common to think the vaccine causes side effects or the flu
Read moreGender-affirming wellness care supports and affirms a person’s gender identity holistically across a range of physical, emotional, behavioral and social dimensions. That care could look like routine gynecological
Read moreMidwives are most often known as healthcare providers who work with people during pregnancy and childbirth. As a midwife, I can say that most of us love this
Read moreWeight is only a number. And yet, our culture has conditioned us—women especially—to believe that weight is the ultimate marker of wellness and, too often, value. But thanks
Read moreIn our culture, women’s sexuality isn’t often talked about honestly or openly. We’re either keeping it totally private or glorifying the experience to a point that is unrealistic.
Read moreYou may hear the terms mindfulness and meditation used interchangeably. While they both have important benefits for our well-being and behavioral health, they differ. Mindfulness can be incorporated
Read moreIn this three-part series on evidence-based nutritional guidelines, we’re exploring limiting the intake of certain fats, choosing quality carbs and eating mostly plants. Eating mostly plants is not
Read moreIn this three-part series on evidence-based nutritional guidelines, we’re exploring choosing quality carbs, eating mostly plants and limiting the intake of certain fats—all as a cornerstone to minimizing
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