Written by Dr. Patricia Boken, Community Volunteers in Medicine
The first rule is to take care of yourself. Dr. Patricia Boken, Community Volunteers in Medicine In our 40s women are often trying to balance their job, children and aging parents. We find we’re taking care of everyone else and,…
Written by Dr. Eduardo Mercurio, Chester County Hospital, OB/GYN
Are you pregnancy ready? Boost your chances for a healthy baby Dr. Eduardo Mercurio, Chester County Hospital, OB/GYN As you reach specific milestones in life or enter a certain stage in a relationship, you may start thinking about becoming pregnant.…
Written by Dr. Karen Baird, Penn Family Medicine, Southern Chester County
Building good health through healthy habit. Dr. Karen Baird, Penn Family Medicine, Southern Chester County For most women, our 20s are the healthiest time in our lives. This was when muffin tops applied only to baked goods, late night parties…
Written by Antara Dutta, Ayuvia
Aging doesn’t have to be painful, especially when there are non-surgical options to explore. Pain doesn’t have to be a normal part of aging. Yet many seniors find themselves in pain and immediately consider surgery as the best approach. For…
Written by Drs. James Lenhard and Estelle H. Whitney, Christiana Care Health System
“Low testosterone” is at best a relative set of terms and at worst a misnomer. Scan the cable channels on your TV and you’ll invariably find it—that commercial, talk show segment or infomercial about what’s become a pervasive and trendy…
Written by Dr. Jeanine Romanelli, Lankenau Heart Institute
Knowing the Difference Can Save a Life Women are different from men in many ways, and it may be surprising to learn that hearts and heart health are important differences. Still, it’s true. Research has found that women have their…
Written by Dr. Kristen A. Feemster, CHOP
The recent measles outbreak brings this issue back in the spotlight. With our current immunization schedule, kids get 24 injections against 14 different diseases before they’re 2 years old—sometimes involving 5 injections in one visit. At a time when many…
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