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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Even though Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is common, it can be often misdiagnosed. Some women may experience symptoms for years before being diagnosed. Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a relatively common hormonal disorder that occurs in women at a reproductive stage. While the cause is not completely clear, the
Let’s Chat About Your Pelvic Floor
If you’ve been wondering about the integrity of your pelvic floor, you are not alone. Millions of American women – and some men – suffer pelvic floor dysfunction for many reasons. But they often find it difficult to discuss these problems with their physicians, The time for suffering in silence
Tigers Lions and Tears Oh My
Who hasn’t experienced the discomfort of a injured muscle or joint? Whatever your age, you can sustain an injury while exercising, playing sports, or just engaging in normal daily activities. The pain may be debilitating but the suffering can be managed to provide effective relief. Join our experts to learn
Healthy Skin is Beautiful Skin
Did you know that the skin is the largest organ in the body? Not only is it the largest but it’s an important part of determining general health and well-being. People who are well-hydrated, for example, have skin that looks fresh and that reflects light. Dry, dull skin is often
Mind Over Matter: Keeping Your Brain Healthy at Every Stage of Your Life
The brain is central to much of what we take for granted in our lives – our senses, our nervous system, our movements, our thinking and our feelings. It is a miraculous organ and is responsive and sensitive to many lifestyle behaviors including sleep, physical activity and stress. Join our
Why Should I Participate in a Clinical Trial & What Are the Benefits?
Join Northwell experts and learn about what a clinical trial is and the benefits of participating.Clinical trials are research studies that explore whether a medical strategy, treatment or device is safe and effective for humans. These studies also determine which medical approaches work best for certain illnesses or groups of
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Triggers
Irritable Bowel Syndrome may be poorly understood but it is not uncommon and the condition can be very disruptive to people’s lives. Join our Northwell experts as we examine factors that influence the development and course of irritable bowel syndrome in our webinar, Triggers for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What You
Caregiver Series
Join Northwell experts for an enlightening session to explore the many roles of a caregiver, identify the members of the health care team and share tips to taking care of yourself. This was recorded on April 28, 2022. For more information or additional questions please email womenshealth@northwell.edu. [gravityform id="2" title="false"
Eye Health Through the Years: What You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know About
Join Northwell experts and learn how to care and protect your eyes at every age. We often take our eyes for granted, but it is essential to protect and care for our eyes at every age. Join Northwell's expert ophthalmologist and optometrist on Tuesday, April 12, for a discussion of
Hormone Therapy: The Pendulum Swings Again
Nearly every woman will experience symptoms associated with the onset of menopause. But there are therapies available to help. Nearly every woman will experience symptoms associated with the onset of menopause. These can be debilitating and very upsetting. But there are therapies available to help relieve much of the distress.