Category: FITNESS

Principles of Recovery. I Followed Them. So Should You. This week we’re talking about why its far more useful to focus on the principles of recovery than to try to mimic my recovery...

Patient to Therapist – Life Among Women

By Rebecca Rudisill, PT, Pediatric Certified Specialist I was almost six feet tall at age 13. I did not particularly enjoy being that much taller than all of my classmates. So I would...

10 Steps to the Breast Start – Life Among Women

1. All you need is breast milk! Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of your baby’s life. Breast...

Newborns and Power Outages – Life Among Women

Among other things, Hurricane Ida ravaged the region’s power grid leaving over a million people in the state of Louisiana without power. While energy companies are working tirelessly, many in Southeast...

C-Section Site Infection Prevention – Life Among Women

Surgical site infections are one of the most common complications following cesarean section deliveries, and that risk only increases after a natural disaster when clean water, electricity, hygiene products and other...

The Truth About GYN Health – Life Among Women

By Renee Cowan, MD, MPHGYN Oncologist, Woman’s Hospital You’ve probably heard a lot in mainstream news and on social media about breast cancer. Chances are, you know someone who has experienced it and/or...

GYN Cancer & Pelvic Health – Life Among Women

Being told you have cancer can be overwhelming! Being told you have gynecological cancer can bring on additional fears and concerns — particularly because these aren’t areas we usually like to discuss....

Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention – Life Among Women

By: Robin Strate, RDN, LDN Women have unique needs when it comes to health and wellness! There are certain types of cancers that only women can be afflicted with and these include all...

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