Stress is a part of everyday life for most of us. Whether it’s small moments of worry when you’re stuck in traffic or something bigger like moving or changing jobs, stress can come and go in a myriad of ways. Some are able to shake off their stress or handle it head on. Others, regardless
General Health
We’re all told that a nutritious and well-balanced diet is the key to long-term health, as well as energy for your everyday life. But when women are advised about changes in their diets, it often involves having to cut out certain foods. Today, PGOMG is asking that women add certain foods to their diet. Of
At PGOMG, we’ve found that women of all ages have questions about menstruation. These questions often include: “Is this normal?”, “Should this happen?” and “What can I do?”, especially with regard to conditions in which the “normal” experience of having your period transitions into another medical condition – one that you may not even know
It’s an exceedingly common problem: the consistent inability to get a full night’s sleep. Of course, everyone has plenty of reasons for not getting enough sleep night after night – a demanding career, the desire to enjoy your personal life after work, children, and a never-ending to-do list are some of the top reasons why
Did you know that flu season actually begins in fall and can last until the spring, sometimes as late as May? Even though the flu season typically peaks in January and February, as national temperatures begin to drop bit by bit, it’s impossible not to notice that flu season is here. The flu is different
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to being the month for fundraising efforts for this important cause, October is a great time to spread awareness about breast cancer, specifically early detection. PGOMG works hard to educate our patients on the importance of performing self breast exams for early detection of any changes. We’ve
It’s that time of year – the flu vaccine is now available at PGOMG. We’ve found that many of our patients are unsure whether the flu vaccine is necessary. In fact, lots of questions regarding the flu vaccine are based on misconceptions about the vaccine itself. Doctors recommend the vaccine for everyone over six months
As September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, PGOMG has decided to boost our dedication toward educating patients on how making healthy choices to help prevent ovarian and other cancers. First, we recommend that you check out our blog post Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know Today for a full overview of ovarian cancer facts
For a woman, staying healthy at any age means taking full responsibility for her own health and well-being. Of course, this translates into a balanced lifestyle involving diet and exercise, but there are some things that you’ll need a doctor’s help and advice for (every so often). In order to clear up any misconceptions you
Education can empower women to take control of their health and make informed decisions. We created this series in order to address some of the top health questions women ask, especially those whose answers are often myths or misconceptions. In Part I of our series on top women’s health questions we answered questions about heavy
