Blog Category- Wellness
What Is a Bone Density Scan?
Has your doctor told you that you need to get a bone density scan? You may be wondering what this test entails, why you need it, and, most importantly, if it will hurt or not! What Happens During a Bone Density Scan? First of all, no, a bone density scan doesn’t hurt! It simply uses x-rays ... read more
What Happens During an Annual Woman’s Exam
Chances are you don’t look forward to it, but it is an important part of keeping you healthy! Your annual wellness exam doesn’t take much time, and it’s important to have it done – to catch any potential problems early or to give you peace of mind for another year. But what does an annual exam entail? ... read more
Three Areas for Women to Monitor
Every day it seems you hear about a new breakthrough in medical research and care. People are living longer and healthier. Of course, that’s not everyone. At Women’s Health Medical Group, we’re all about women’s health and education about that health. Toward that end, here are three areas of concern for women’s health. Heart disease ... read more
8 Signs Your Thyroid Isn’t Working Properly
The thyroid is a gland in your neck that secretes hormones to help cells and tissues function throughout the body. When your thyroid isn’t working right, it can result in health disorders. If the glad is overactive and produces excessive hormones, it’s called hyperthyroidism. Conversely, when the thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones, it’s considered hypothyroidism. ... read more
