Most adults understand that “high cholesterol” is bad, but according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many Americans are unaware of their cholesterol levels, and only slightly more than half (55%) of Americans who could benefit from taking cholesterol lowering medications actually do.
While you might think it’s best to avoid a trip to the doctor’s office these days, vaccines for common illnesses remain an important component of your family’s wellness strategy, especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The American Cancer Society has just released (July 30, 2020) new cervical cancer screening guidelines for women, and the new recommendations indicate a promising trend: the HPV vaccine is working to prevent HPV and cervical cancer.
Women have known for years that getting enough vitamin D is important to ensure bone health and prevent osteoporosis. Researchers have also noted over the years that vitamin D may be useful to help treat menopause symptoms and ward off a variety of illnesses.
