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Cancer diagnosis rates are going up in younger adults, study finds.
Read more: Cancer diagnosis rates are going up in younger adults, study finds.largely by rises in women and people in their 30s As a health and wellness navigator and advocate, it is my responsibility to ensure that my clients prioritize their well-being. While I strive to empower them to take optimal care of themselves, I acknowledge that unforeseen circumstances can arise. Recently sports commentator Micheal Strahan and…
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Lung Cancer was the diagnosis.
Read more: Lung Cancer was the diagnosis.The Emmy award-winning actor Andre Braugher died last week at age 61 from lung cancer, just months after being diagnosed, his representative said. The More You Know. While 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. are linked to cigarette smoking, 10% to 20% of lung cancers occur in people who have never…
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Healthy Heart For Your Baby
Read more: Healthy Heart For Your BabyCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S., or more simply put, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms. It can pose a threat to women’s heart health during pregnancy and later in life, making it important that women understand how to care for themselves and their baby.…
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Babygirl You’re a Beautiful Flower.
Read more: Babygirl You’re a Beautiful Flower.This post is going to be kinda personal to me, because I’m tired of hearing about women dying while giving birth for things that could have been prevented. No, I’m not a doctor but I’m a loving, caring and knowledgeable doula with a specialty in monitoring prenatal care and advocacy. Don’t Take No! Mom’s before…
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I Need Help!
Read more: I Need Help!As a doula and maternal health advocate who specializes in postpartum care mothers need more support. I’ve seen some women with babies pretending like they have it all together, no one would ever know that they are going through postpartum depression. I saw this article and I thought it would help bring awareness to this…
