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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Routine Blood Pressure Tests

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Routine Blood Pressure Tests
You can’t feel hypertension, and the only way to know if your blood pressure numbers are high is to get tested. Even if you feel fine, don’t skip your routine health exams. Learn more about blood pressure testing and why it’s important.
Jun 5th, 2025
4 Signs Your Ovarian Cyst Needs Treatment

4 Signs Your Ovarian Cyst Needs Treatment
You can have an ovarian cyst and not know it. However, these fluid-filled sacs in your ovaries may cause health issues that need treatment. Learn what to look out for with ovarian cysts so you know when to get help.
Jun 1st, 2025

7 Common Myths About Postpartum Depression, Debunked
Postpartum depression is on the rise, but many women may not get the help they need due to myths surrounding this mental health condition. Learn the truth behind common myths of postpartum depression from experts.
May 2nd, 2025

Is Spotting Between Periods Ever Normal?
Occasional spotting in between periods is usually harmless, but that doesn’t make it normal. Find out why unexpected changes in your period could be a concern and when it’s time to visit your OB/GYN.
Apr 9th, 2025
Can I Resolve Endometriosis for Good With a Hysterectomy?

Can I Resolve Endometriosis for Good With a Hysterectomy?
When you’re suffering with severe pelvic pain caused by endometriosis, you may try anything to get relief. While a hysterectomy may help some, it’s not a cure-all. Here, learn more about endometriosis and when a hysterectomy could help.
Mar 18th, 2025
Endometriosis and Fertility: Your Questions, Answered

Endometriosis and Fertility: Your Questions, Answered
Are you struggling with endometriosis and fertility? Learn what you need to know about endometriosis, how it affects fertility, and the steps you can take to manage your health and improve your chances of conception.
Mar 18th, 2025
4 Reasons to Consider Tubal Ligation

4 Reasons to Consider Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation is one of the most effective forms of birth control. However, it’s not the right choice for everyone. Find out some of the reasons you might consider a tubal ligation.
Feb 19th, 2025
Why Am I Getting Night Sweats After Childbirth?

Why Am I Getting Night Sweats After Childbirth?
You may know about the baby blues, but did you know night sweats are also a symptom that happens after childbirth? Find out why you’re getting postpartum night sweats and what you can do about it.
Jan 9th, 2025
5 Tips to Help Prevent Prolapse After Pregnancy

5 Tips to Help Prevent Prolapse After Pregnancy
Kegel exercises, eating more fiber, and getting rest are some of the things you can do to help prevent prolapse after pregnancy. Find out more about prolapse, why it’s important to take extra care after pregnancy, and what you can do.
Dec 5th, 2024
How Soon Should I Start Prenatal Care?

How Soon Should I Start Prenatal Care?
Your at-home pregnancy test is positive, and you want to start your pregnancy journey on the right foot. Find out how soon you should start prenatal care.
Dec 1st, 2024
Will Infertility Resolve on Its Own?

Will Infertility Resolve on Its Own?
If you’re struggling to get pregnant, you should know that infertility may resolve on its own, especially when there's no underlying cause. Find out more about infertility, the possible causes, and how you can increase your chances of conception.
Nov 1st, 2024
Can I Give Birth Vaginally After a C-Section?

Can I Give Birth Vaginally After a C-Section?
You’re pregnant, and you’re wondering if you can give birth vaginally this time after having a Cesarean section with your previous pregnancy. Find out how and if vaginal delivery after C-section is a safe option for you.
Nov 1st, 2024

Little Known Signs of Endometriosis
Many women with endometriosis go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed because of the wide range of symptoms. Could your fatigue be endometriosis? Learn about the little known signs of endometriosis to discuss with your doctor.
Oct 18th, 2024

5 Benefits of Routine Blood Panel Tests
You may dread the annual blood draw, but routine blood panel tests give your doctor a glimpse of what’s going on in your body. Learn about the benefits of routine blood tests and how they help keep you well.
Oct 18th, 2024
Advantages of Getting Primary Care From Your OB/GYN

Advantages of Getting Primary Care From Your OB/GYN
Getting primary care from your OB/GYN saves you time, improves continuity care, and leads to better health outcomes for you. Find out more about the advantages of having your OB/GYN manage your primary care needs.
Sep 17th, 2024

Does PCOS Affect Your Body Weight?
PCOS does affect your body weight. The link between PCOS and weight isn’t fully understood, but researchers think it has something to do with hormones. Find out more about PCOS and weight and the benefits of managing both.
Aug 6th, 2024
5 Common Signs of Ovarian Cysts

5 Common Signs of Ovarian Cysts
Do you feel pressure or pain in your lower abdomen on one side of your body? Are you urinating more than usual? You may have an ovarian cyst. Learn the common signs of ovarian cysts so you know what to look for and can seek effective treatment.
Aug 6th, 2024

How to Ensure a Comfortable or Painless IUD Insertion
Many women experience discomfort during insertion of their intrauterine device (IUD). But you have options for reducing pain. Here, find out how to ensure a more comfortable experience when getting an IUD.
Jul 24th, 2024
How to Get to the Root of Your Abnormal Bleeding

How to Get to the Root of Your Abnormal Bleeding
Getting the root of abnormal bleeding usually involves ruling out all possible causes. Learn more about abnormal bleeding, the common causes, and the diagnostic tests you need to get a diagnosis.
Jul 11th, 2024
The Importance of Annual Physicals in Women’s Health

The Importance of Annual Physicals in Women’s Health
Are you skipping your annual physical because of the out-of-pocket costs or lack of time? Forgoing visits to the doctor may cost you more down the line. Find out why it’s important for women to get an annual physical.
Jun 20th, 2024
How Infertility Affects Your Mental Health

How Infertility Affects Your Mental Health
Difficulty getting pregnant is physically and emotionally taxing and can cause depression and anxiety. Find out how infertility affects mental health and why it’s so important to get help when struggling to conceive.
Jun 20th, 2024
Will Uterine Fibroids Ever Resolve Naturally?

Will Uterine Fibroids Ever Resolve Naturally?
Uterine fibroids may resolve naturally, but most need some kind of medical intervention to manage symptoms. Keep reading to find out more about fibroids, when to get expert help, and your treatment options. 
Mar 11th, 2024
Can PCOS Stop Me From Getting Pregnant?

Can PCOS Stop Me From Getting Pregnant?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of infertility in women, but it can’t stop you from getting pregnant. Find out more about PCOS, how it affects fertility, and what you can do to increase your chances of conception. 
Mar 2nd, 2024

5 Early Signs of Perimenopause
Did you know that many of the symptoms women associate with menopause start during perimenopause? Find out the early signs of perimenopause so you know what to expect and when to reach out for help.
Feb 1st, 2024

When to Worry About Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is filled with a lot of discomforts. Though sporadic pelvic pain is one of the normal discomforts of pregnancy, it’s not a symptom you should ignore. Find out what causes pelvic pain during pregnancy and when to worry.
Feb 1st, 2024

Fetal Movement: What’s Normal and What’s Cause for Concern?
Feeling your baby kick for the first time is one of the many joys of pregnancy. It’s also a sign of good fetal health. When it comes to fetal movement, what’s normal and what’s cause for concern? Find out what to expect and when to call the OB/GYN.
Jan 16th, 2024

Tips for Choosing the Right Prenatal Vitamin
Good nutrition is an essential part of your pregnancy plan. But you may not get all of the vitamins and minerals you need from food alone, which is why you should take a prenatal vitamin. Learn how to find the right one.
Dec 8th, 2023

Lies About Menopause You Still Believe
More and more women are talking about menopause, but there are still many misconceptions about the change of life. Here, we present the truth behind some of the lies many women still believe about menopause.
Nov 1st, 2023

Ask These Questions at Your Next Annual Exam
Your annual exam is the best time to talk to your provider about all of your health concerns and get information about conditions you’re concerned about and ways to live a healthier life. Find out what questions you should ask at your next exam.
Nov 1st, 2023
What Is a Midwife and How Can She Help Me?

What Is a Midwife and How Can She Help Me?
A midwife is a health professional who assists women with general health, pregnancy, and childbirth. Learn more about midwives, what they do, and how they can help you.
Oct 1st, 2023
How Diabetes Affects Women Differently Than Men

How Diabetes Affects Women Differently Than Men
Diabetes is more common in men, but women with diabetes are at greater risk of developing serious health complications. Learn how diabetes affects women differently than men and what you can do about it.
Oct 1st, 2023
Here’s How to Know If Your Period Is Abnormal

Here’s How to Know If Your Period Is Abnormal
Do you go months without menstruating? Are you bleeding through several pads or tampons a day when you have your period? These are signs of an abnormal period. Find out more about this common problem and what you can do about it.
Sep 1st, 2023
3 Types of Incontinence and How They’re Treated

3 Types of Incontinence and How They’re Treated
Incontinence is a common distressing health problem. Did you know that there are different types of incontinence with different treatments? Learn about each type and how they’re treated here.
Sep 1st, 2023
Will an Ovarian Cyst Go Away on Its Own?

Will an Ovarian Cyst Go Away on Its Own?
Ovarian cysts are common and most often go away on their own within a couple of months. Find out more about ovarian cysts and what you need to do if you think you have them.
Aug 1st, 2023
What’s Included in a Medicare Exam?

What’s Included in a Medicare Exam?
People with Medicare Part B insurance are entitled to a free annual wellness visit. During this visit, your provider checks basic health information and updates your preventive health plan. Find out more about what’s included in this exam here.
Aug 1st, 2023
Which Type of Birth Control Is Right for Me?

Which Type of Birth Control Is Right for Me?
No single birth control method is the right choice for everyone — and some people may even use more than one. Learn about the different birth control options here so you can narrow down what methods may be right for you. 
Jul 2nd, 2023
6 Methods That Counselors Use to Help With Mental Health Issues

6 Methods That Counselors Use to Help With Mental Health Issues
When life gets overwhelming, you may benefit from mental health counseling. Because your mental health concerns are unique to you, counselors use various methods to help you manage your mental well-being. Find out more about them and how they work.
Jul 1st, 2023
Is Your New Baby Having Trouble Latching?

Is Your New Baby Having Trouble Latching?
Babies are born with a reflex to look for the breast, but that doesn’t mean they instantly know how to latch on and properly feed. Many new babies have trouble latching. Learn about breastfeeding your new baby and what to do when it’s challenging.
Jun 1st, 2023
10 Common Women’s Health Issues to Know About

10 Common Women’s Health Issues to Know About
Women’s health issues are varied and complex, involving conditions that affect your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Find out more about the common health issues that affect women here.
May 4th, 2023
Tips for Preventing Osteoporosis

Tips for Preventing Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects millions of people in the United States. But there are steps you can take that might prevent you from developing this serious bone disease. Learn more about the lifestyle changes you can make to improve bone health.
May 2nd, 2023
The Importance of Mental Health Awareness

The Importance of Mental Health Awareness
Mental health is an important part of your overall well-being. It affects your physical, emotional, and social health. Learn more about mental health and how to recognize the signs and symptoms that your mental well-being needs attention.
Apr 3rd, 2023
Effective Strategies for Managing Stress

Effective Strategies for Managing Stress
Stress is a normal part of life, but chronic stress wreaks havoc on your physical and emotional well-being. Learn more about stress, how it affects your health, and strategies you can easily implement to help you manage it.
Apr 3rd, 2023
How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Regular colon cancer screenings and lifestyle changes may reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer. Click here to learn more about what you can do to protect your health from this common and treatable cancer.
Mar 6th, 2023
5 Telltale Symptoms of Endometriosis

5 Telltale Symptoms of Endometriosis
Endometriosis is common, but it often goes undiagnosed for years because the symptoms it causes are dismissed or misdiagnosed as something else. Could your painful periods be a symptom of endometriosis? Learn more here.
Mar 6th, 2023
What Is Weight Management?

What Is Weight Management?
Weight management is a long-term plan for maintaining a healthy weight. Are you tired of losing and gaining the same weight over and over again? Learn how weight management can help get you off of the weight-loss roller coaster.
Feb 8th, 2023
10 Tips for a Healthy Heart

10 Tips for a Healthy Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Managing a healthy heart can help you live a long life filled with joy. Learn more about some of the things you can do now to improve heart health.
Feb 7th, 2023
4 Ways to Keep Your Cervix Healthy

4 Ways to Keep Your Cervix Healthy
Keeping your cervix healthy may prevent serious health complications like cervical cancer. Click here to learn what you can do to stay well and reduce your risk of serious health conditions.
Jan 24th, 2023
The Benefits of Staying Active

The Benefits of Staying Active
Finding time to exercise can be a challenge when you have a busy schedule. But staying active may make it easier for you to manage everything life throws at you. Click here to learn more about the benefits of staying active.
Jan 23rd, 2023

10 Tips for Mind and Body Wellness
Wellness requires your active participation. If you’re feeling physically or mentally drained, it’s important to make some time to take care of yourself. Click here for some mind and body wellness tips that can help you feel better.
Dec 14th, 2022
Adjusting to Life With Menopause

Adjusting to Life With Menopause
Menopause is a life change that certainly has its challenges, but it’s nothing you can’t handle — and we can help. Click here to learn more about adjusting to life with menopause.
Nov 10th, 2022
Diabetes

Important Steps to Manage Your Diabetes
Diabetes is a complex disease, but it’s not something you need to handle all on your own. Click here to learn some of the important steps you can take to manage your diabetes.
Nov 10th, 2022
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What Is Hypertension and What Can I Do About It?
Hypertension is a chronic health condition that can affect all people. When left untreated, high blood pressure increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke and developing other health problems. Click here to learn more.
Oct 21st, 2022
What Every Woman Should Know About Breast Cancer

What Every Woman Should Know About Breast Cancer

Family member, friend, or colleague — almost everyone knows someone who’s had breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Click here to find out what every woman needs to know about breast cancer.
Oct 13th, 2022
How to Prevent the Flu

How to Prevent the Flu
Flu season is inevitable. But that doesn’t mean there aren't any precautionary steps you can take to avoid catching it. Find out how you can help prevent the spread of this virus.
Sep 6th, 2022
The Importance of Sexual Health Awareness

The Importance of Sexual Health Awareness
It’s more than hygiene and disease prevention. Sexual health is a body, mind, and spirit issue that we don’t think gets enough attention. Here, we take a closer look at sexual health and why it matters so much.
Sep 6th, 2022

The Difference is Expertise
Deliver in Hastings for the expert care your baby deserves. There are big differences in the type of care you can choose when you’re expecting.
Aug 4th, 2021

What is RSV?
According to the CDC, Respiratory syncytial virus is a common respiratory virus that usually causes “mild, cold-like symptoms.” It’s also the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children younger than 1 year of age in the United States.
Jul 1st, 2021

15 Tips to Boost Your Well-Being and Happiness
Taking better care of your body boosts your well-being fairly fast. “[Exercising and eating well] provide nearly instant benefits, helping the body and the mind to manage most any difficulties, including anxiety and depression,”
Mar 3rd, 2021

7 Behaviors That Reveal Someone Is Silently Depressed
Depression affects millions of people worldwide, and this number only seems to be growing. The World Health Organization puts the number of people who are depressed at around 350 million, but this number only represents the people actually diagnosed.
May 19th, 2020

National Women’s Health Week
About National Women’s Health Week National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is a weeklong health observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH).
May 11th, 2020

Taking Time to Manage Your Health
Taking time to manage your mental health is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. When you ignore your mental health, you may become overwhelmed with stress from your work and home life.
May 11th, 2020

31 Tips To Boost Your Mental Health
Track gratitude and achievement with a journal. Include 3 things you were grateful for and 3 things you were able to accomplish each day.
May 2nd, 2020

New Treatment for Urinary Incontinence
Dr. Tyler Adam now offers an innovative treatment for urinary and fecal incontinence called InterStim Therapy. InterStim is approved for the treatment of overactive bladder, urinary retention, and fecal incontinence in patients who have not found...
Jun 16th, 2014