Better Health For Women

As we age, we all start to notice some changes in our ability to remember things. Maybe you’ve gone into the kitchen and forgotten why you went there, or you find yourself unable to recall familiar names and places during conversations. Or you miss appointments because they slip your mind. Memory loss in adults doesn’t have […] Read More

Most of the day was spent listening to various experts discuss the trends in bone mineral density testing and interpretation in the management of osteoporotic fractures. BMD testing is an important medical test. It helps your doctor determine your risk for fracture.Why is this important to know? Here are some recent facts from the osteoporosis Canada […] Read More

While at a recent conference, one of my colleagues told me a very sad story about a patient of hers who had silicone breast implants for many years. The patient had palpated a lump in one of her breasts over one year ago. Her mammogram and breast ultrasound at that time were negative. It was thought the […] Read More

Skin Cancer There are different types of skin cancer, and early treatment can result in cures for them all. Basal cell and squamous cell are common non-melanoma skin cancers. The most lethal one is melanoma, which targets the cells that create a person’s skin coloring. They can be inherited, and may increase with overexposure to the sun. Skin Cancer Screening Check your skin regularly for […] Read More

Breast Cancer The sooner you find breast cancer, the higher the likelihood you will be cured. Small breast-cancers (less than 10 mm) are less likely to spread to other organs like the lymph nodes, the lungs, bones and brain. Mammography Screening: In your 20s or 30s,  check your breasts regularly and have a breast exam done by your […] Read More