Ovarian cancer accounts for more deaths than any other cancer related to the female reproductive system. While rates have been declining over recent decades, understanding the risk factors for this disease is an important part of taking a proactive approach. Although some risk factors (like age or genetic proclivity) can’t be controlled, there are lifestyle […]
Menopause can come with a host of unpleasant symptoms, some of which are more manageable than others. Whether you’re already living it or you’re approaching it, you may find some relief in knowing how to navigate the most common side effects. Here, we discuss how your vaginal health in particular may change, and what can […]
Becoming a parent is one of the most significant changes you can experience in a lifetime. While there are many joyous moments you’ll share with your newborn, round-the-clock feedings and long nights with little sleep can be draining. To top it all off, you’re going through hormonal changes which can bring on symptoms both physical […]
“The Change.” “The Curse.” “The Liberation.” However it’s been labeled in your life, there’s often a lot of mystery surrounding menopause. What is it? Who gets it and when? And how bad is it really going to be? We’re here to answer these questions and more — at least as best as this unique transition […]
Journey Through Menopause Description Drs. Williams, Guthrie, and Greene discuss menopause including what menopause is, symptoms, and more. They also discuss their personal menopausal experiences and how they helped themselves through this change. Journey Through Menopause Transcription Dr. Mironda Williams: Welcome to Take Good Care podcast. Dr. Deanna Guthrie: An endeavor that grew out of […]
Different Types of Cancer Description Drs. Williams, Guthrie, and Greene discuss facts about cancer, specifically in women. They also discuss the most common types of cancer women could be diagnosed with including breast, colorectal, endometrial/uterine, lung, skin, and ovarian cancer. Different Types of Cancer Transcription Dr. Mironda Williams: Welcome to Take Good Care podcast. Dr. […]
The cramps, bloating, and irritability that come before and during each period can be frustrating and limiting on their own. But when your period is unpredictable, these symptoms become even more of a nuisance. If menstrual irregularities are cramping your lifestyle, learn more about why they happen and what you can do about them. How […]
You may have heard of hepatitis thanks to the number of celebrities who have been honest about their diagnoses. Hepatitis occurs when your liver is inflamed. This condition can be caused by a number of factors, including exposure to the viruses that cause hepatitis, overuse of certain medications, and alcohol abuse. Unfortunately, symptoms of hepatitis […]
Health Inequities Description Drs. Williams, Guthrie, and Green discuss health inequalities that became better recognized during the COVID-19 pandemic and how these inequities have impacted the world. They will also discuss the racial and ethnic issues surrounding discrimination that can have implications for health equity and how healthcare professionals can have a positive impact on […]
Why We Exercise Description Drs. Williams, Guthrie, and Greene discuss why we exercise including their personal exercise lifestyle. Dr. Greene, who participated in the race, discusses the Atlanta-Journal Constitution’s 4th of July Peachtree Road Race and how the physicians came to participate every year. Why We Exercise Transcription Dr. Mironda Williams: Welcome to Take Good […]