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The TyrerâCuzick risk assessment model, also known as the IBIS model, is a calculator that estimates a womanâs risk of developing breast cancer over 10 years and across her lifetime. It is based on a wide range of personal and family factors.
Understanding your individual risk is a crucial step tow...
If youâre a woman in your 40s or 50s, chances are youâve found yourself squeezed in the middle. You're raising children and probably also caring for aging parents or other elderly relatives. Youâre part of whatâs known as the sandwich generation â a group navigating an intense phase of life filled w...
Functional and Integrative medicine have gained significant popularity in recent years. The promise of treating the "root cause" of disease, personalizing care, and seeing the whole person rather than just a diagnosis is powerful â and I agree that these are valuable principles. However, there's ano...
In an earlier post, I wrote about the one question to ask your doctor that can change your healthcare experience. But what if you don't feel heard, or you're symptoms are constantly being dismissed? What if engaging with the healthcare system makes you feel like you're continually going to battle? W...
As a marathon runner, I have learned to apply the lessons from running to life. By the time I get to mile 18 and 23 in a race, I usually catch myself filled with self-doubt, like, whose idea was it to run this race again? Why am I doing this? Every fiber of my body is saying quit NOW!Â
And then I h...
Have you ever had lab work or imaging done and then waited to hear back from your doctor?
And when no one called, you thoughtââWell, no news is good news, right?â
Unfortunately, that assumption can be risky. In today's fast-paced medical system, not hearing back doesnât always mean everything is f...
When we think about what makes us healthy, we usually focus on diet, exercise, medication, and regular checkups. While all of these are important, they're only part of the story. The bigger pictureâthe one we often overlookâis shaped by what's happening outside the exam room.
 These seemingly invis...
According to the FDA, medication errors lead to approximately 7,000 to 9,000 deaths every year in the United States alone. And those are just the ones we know about. Countless other individuals suffer from side effects, hospitalizations, or long-term complications caused by mix-ups, duplications, or...
Mental health is an essential part of our overall well-being, yet finding the right support can be challenging, especially for people of color who may face cultural, social, and systemic barriers.
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness month, here are five powerful ways an independent ...
