Archive for the Health and Wellbeing Category

Recently, England was approved for the medicine anastrozole to help reduce breast cancer risk. This drug is for women who have an increased risk of developing this disease. The drug has been approved for years in

Menopause indicates the end of a woman’s fertility. Unfortunately, there are no standardized tests to tell you how close you are and the journey toward menopause can take years. But recognizing the signs and symptoms of

Hearing the words, ‘You have cancer,’ can be a devastating diagnosis in so many ways. From feelings of insecurities, the psychological and emotional effects, or some patients feel nothing at all. While some patients feel mental

Different cancer treatments can change many aspects of your appearance. For this reason, looking your best during chemotherapy is important as it can help you look and feel more like yourself, as well as boost your

It’s not a problem to eat enough food to get the calories and nutrients you need when you’re healthy. Most dietary guidelines provide guidance on what to eat and drink to help prevent chronic disease, meet

For some patients, coping with cancer when living alone can make them feel isolated and even more vulnerable. For those affected, living with cancer brings many challenges such as emotional and social isolation. Unfortunately, 1 in

As important as it is to stay hydrated when you’re well, it’s critically important during chemo. Staying hydrated throughout the day helps flush toxins out of the body. As a result, it reduces treatment side effects

Not everyone likes the taste of vegetables and there are fruits that many people don’t like either. Even though people know vegetables are good for them, especially without the cheese, they still prefer to eat fries