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Alzheimer’s Disease: Can It Be Prevented?
The progression of Alzheimer's disease can be heartbreaking for sufferers and families. With an aging U.S. population, Alzheimer's disease is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death. Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented? …
Sleep Apnea: Is It “Just” Snoring or Something More Serious?
We know sleep is important to our well-being. But getting a good night's sleep can be challenging. Stress, caffeine and poor work/life balance can make getting enough restful sleep more challenging. But sleep apnea — a serious, potentially life-threatening disorder — can also be the …
Debunking Osteoporosis Myths
UMass Memorial Health is debunking myths about osteoporosis. Unlike mammograms and colonoscopies, osteoporosis and bone density tests don’t get as much airtime or visibility. As a result, we’ve heard myths about the disease and screenings, and we want to set the record straight. …
Treatment for Fecal Incontinence Has Come a Long Way
Affecting millions of people, treatment for fecal incontinence (aka bowel incontinence) has come a long way. With the development of sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) surgery, sufferers now have an effective and less invasive option. …
What You Need to Know About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Did you know that Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) affects one in every three women? That’s a pretty high number. But don’t be alarmed, some PFDs are preventable or reversible through exercise or other surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. PFDs typically affect women as they age, …
Folic Acid and Your Unborn Baby
Planning to become pregnant? If you answered yes, then it’s time to talk about folic acid and the many positive effects it can have on you and your unborn child. If you’re considering having a baby, now, is the perfect time to share what we …
Are You at Risk for Postpartum Depression?
It’s natural to feel strong emotions when you’re pregnant and just after you’ve had a baby. You may feel elated, or you may feel sad. Many women have the “baby blues” just after birth. They feel sad, impatient or irritable. These feelings usually go away …
A Look at Mammography: 2D vs 3D
The best weapon against breast cancer is prevention and early diagnosis through screening. But at what age should you have your first screening? And what screening exam should you choose? You may have heard of 3D mammography; when is it the best option? We went …
