Monday, October 12, 2015

Breast Self-Exam - Step by Step

Breast self-exams that might help detect breast cancer should be done once a month.
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How to Do Breast Self-Exams

Breast self-exams that might help detect breast cancer should be done once a month, a doctor recommends. Women should do the self-exams about seven to 10 days from the beginning of...
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Health Tip: Stop Late-Night Snacking

Those pre-bedtime munchies can quickly derail the benefits of healthier eating. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this advice:
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Grades May Sink for Girls Who Are Compulsive Texters

Compulsive texting can lead to poor school performance for teenage girls, a new study suggests. "It appears that it is the compulsive nature of texting, rather than sheer frequency, that is...
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Less Sleep May Mean Less Sex After Menopause

Too little sleep may lead to too little intimacy for postmenopausal women, a new study finds. The study included nearly 94,000 women who were asked about their sleep habits during the previous...
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Computer-Aided Mammograms May Not Be Worth the Cost: Study

A commonly used computer-aided mammography tool may not improve breast cancer detection, a new study contends. The finding is based on an analysis of more than 625,000 mammograms...
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Dieters: Don't Replace Saturated Fats With Processed Carbs

When trimming saturated fat from your diet, subbing in whole-grain foods helps your heart, but turning to white bread doesn't, a new study shows. "This is very important stuff," said Dr. Robert...
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