Monthly Archives: November 2018

Holiday Heartburn or Something More Serious?

| November 20, 2018

National GERD Awareness Week is Nov. 24 – 30 Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather, express gratitude and enjoy an abundant feast. Many, however, find themselves reaching for the antacids instead of a second piece of pumpkin pie. It’s not uncommon to experience indigestion after overindulging. But for some, the discomfort […]

Breast Cancer Prevention: How to Reduce Your Risk

| November 7, 2018

Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States, with 1 in 8 being affected by the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Fortunately, there are ways a woman can lower her risk. Like many cancers, risk can be significantly reduced by living a healthy lifestyle, […]