Our overall health is affected by each decision we make throughout the day, but good health habits don’t always require a major overhaul of your daily routine. Good habits can start small and expand from there. At PGOMG, we realized that our patients were basing some significant lifestyle choices on common misconceptions about health. The
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Summer is heating up, with July proving to be just as warm as expected! And although summer often translates into time spent outdoors soaking up vitamin D and having fun, it also means we have to pay special attention to our health. Women, in particular, can be prone to sunlight-related health conditions, notably dehydration and
As spring wraps up and we head into summer, women, men and children all across the country are ditching all of those winter layers for shorts and bathing suits. Instead of spending time in the occasional grey skies and lower temperatures, the majority of us are planning on spending a great deal of our time
We know that education is an essential part of women being in control of their bodies and their health, which is why we created this series that addresses some of the most popular questions women ask their family and friends. In part I of our series on top women’s health questions we addressed changes in
Vitamin D Deficiency is on the rise. It seems that more and more women and young girls are finding that they are experiencing signs and symptoms that can be attributed to a lack of vitamin D. There are a number of risk factors that can contribute to the likelihood that an individual will be vitamin
At PGOMG, we believe that it’s important for women to be educated and fully in control of their health. In order to assist in these matters, we have comprised a blog post series which will aim to address some of the top questions women have about their healthcare today – below is part one of
Knowing how to protect against STDs is an incredibly important part of your overall sexual health. Statistically, one in two individuals who are sexually active will contract an STD by the time they’re twenty-five. Many of these individuals make conscious choices when it comes to using birth control methods effectively to prevent pregnancy, but they
Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to feel like a chore. We all know that we should eat healthy, nutritious foods and exercise, but the heft of activity that comes with everyday life can sincerely make those goals difficult to reach day in and day out. At PGOMG, we came up with a few simple
For many women, regardless of their age, the only time they receive a breast exam is once a year during their well-woman visit to the gynecologist. Frankly, this is not enough. Although your doctor will be able to assess any current or potential issues you may have during your visit, it’s important for women to
Regardless of the temperature around the country, it’s still winter, and that means that we are all still stuck in the middle of cold and flu season. According to the CDC, the flu season usually hits its peak in the U.S. in January and February, but widespread flu activity can occur as late as May.
