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Reduce your risk for breast cancer Provided by Northside Hospital Breast Care Program Breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in females in the United States and the second most common cause of cancer related death in women. One in eight women will develop the disease at some point in her lifetime. Although there are several risk factors you can't control such as age, family history and race, there are many steps you can take to reduce your risk. Maintain a Healthy Weight. Being overweight or obese, especially after menopause, has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Exercising is one way that can help you maintain a healthy weight, and growing evidence suggests that regular physical activity may keep cancer at bay. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity weekly, plus strength training at least twice a week. Limit alcohol. Habitual alcohol consumption has long been linked to a greater risk of developing breast cancer, particularly for younger women who have yet to have their first child. Research from Harvard Medical School shows the more alcohol a woman drinks between her first menstrual cycle and her first full-term pregnancy, the higher her risk of developing the disease. If you choose to drink alcohol, limit yourself to no more than one drink a day. Don't smoke. Developing breast cancer is just one of the many negative health effects of smoking. Accumulating evidence suggests that there is an even higher risk for premenopausal women. If you don't smoke, don't start. If you do smoke, use every resource you can find to help you quit. Secondhand smoke also may pose a threat to non-smokers. Reduce your exposure as much as possible; choose smoke-free restaurants and avoid indoor public places that allow smoking. If you work in a smoke-filled work environment, ask your employer permission to increase ventilation where smoking takes place by opening windows or using exhaust fans. Limit the use of hormone therapy. Taking combination hormone therapy for more than three years may increase your risk of developing breast cancer. Women taking hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms should ask their doctor if it's possible to manage symptoms without the use of hormones. If hormone therapy is necessary, it is recommended to use the lowest dose possible. Breastfeeding: Among the many benefits that breastfeeding poses for you and your baby, studies that show breastfeeding may reduce your chances of getting breast cancer. The longer you breastfeed, the greater the protective benefit have been shown. Get Screened. Lastly, perhaps the greatest preventative measure you can take

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Hypothyroidism: understanding how it is diagnosed Brought to you by Dr. Sean Savedoff Hypothyroidism affects an estimated 27 million people, so it is quite common. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms, it is important to see your doctor to receive a diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible so that you can start feeling better. How is hypothyroidism diagnosed? Blood tests can usually confirm whether you are suffering from hypothyroidism. There are a few different things that your doctor can test you for. Whether you want to know this or not, understanding a bit of the anatomy can make it easier to understand what the blood tests mean. Here's a bit of an anatomy explanation first. Your thyroid gland is located in your neck. It is, however, also regulated and controlled by a part of your brain, called the pituitary gland. The pituitary also receives feedback from the thyroid so it is kind of like they are always communicating with one another. There is also another part of the brain called the hypothalamus, and it also regulates and works with the pituitary. Therefore, it takes all three working together – the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the thyroid– to have a properly-functioning thyroid system. This is called the HPT Axis. This is how they work together: The hypothalamus in your brain releases Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone (TRH). TRH then stimulates the pituitary gland in your brain to release Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). Now, the TSH signals the thyroid gland (located in your neck area) to release its hormones (T4 and some T3). T4 also gets converted into T3 in the liver. Yes, your digestive system is involved in this process as well, so if you have any digestion issues or have had surgery to remove any digestive organs, the odds are it’s affecting your thyroid. Now you may understand why so many endocrinologists are getting your

diagnosis wrong. The thyroid also releases calcitonin, which is related to calcium and bone metabolism, but for the purposes of this, we do not need to discuss it. T4 and T3 then go about their work of maintaining a healthy metabolism, as well as ensuring proper growth in infants and children. Here's a schematic of what was savedoff just explained: Hypothalamus releases TRH --> Pituitary Gland releases TSH --> Thyroid Gland releases T4 and some T3 (and calcitonin). So when you go to your doctor, there are many blood tests that can be performed. It is helpful for you to know all of the different types available. Here are most of them: 1. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) – This is usually the most common test. Hypothyroidism can be detected if the TSH is high. This test can also be helpful in diagnosing subclinical hypothyroidism, where you have higher than normal levels of TSH, but normal levels of T3 and T4. The reason behind the TSH test is that in healthy individuals with normal, functioning thyroids, when their thyroid hormones get too low, the pituitary knows it has to make more TSH to tell the thyroid to make more of its hormones. When the pituitary receives feedback that the thyroid has made enough hormones, then it slows its production of TSH. That is how it is supposed to work. However, in the case of hypothyroidism, when the thyroid is not making enough thyroxine (T4), the pituitary tries to stimulate the thyroid to make more by producing more TSH. However, if the thyroid cannot make more T4 (depending on what is wrong with the thyroid), the pituitary keeps on making more and more TSH, resulting in higher amounts of TSH. So when high levels of TSH are seen, it could

mean that the body also has low levels of T4. Which in rare cases, may mean something is wrong with your pituitary and not your thyroid. 2. Total Thyroxine (T4) – Most of the T4 in your blood is attached to a protein. About 1% is not. A total T4 test is looking at both kinds of T4 (bound and not). The free T4 (the 1%) is what affects your tissues. 3. Free Thyroxine or Free T4 – This test checks the amount of free T4 available for actual use by your body. 4. T3 Tests – There are Total T3, Free T3, and Reverse T3 tests. Like T4, T3 circulates in the blood mainly bound to proteins, but 1% is not bound. It is

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People expect you to hear what they say It’s all about personal communication. Doctor’s Hearing Center is in the business of personal communication. We help people overcome communication barriers. Hearing loss and noise are just a couple of barriers to achieving effective communication. Dr. Robin Andrews has the experience, education, and skill to provide his patients with solutions to overcome communication challenges. He has successfully helped thousands of Georgians improve their communication skills. The stigma associated with hearing impairment has melted away and more and more people have found it acceptable. Hearing aids are becoming devices that people actually want! With Bluetooth devices, you can stream music and movies directly to the ear without disturbing others. Hearing instruments now are really discreet and really hard to see.

Diagnosed: Continued from Page 6 that 1% that is believed to be most potent in its effects at the cellular level, even in comparison to T4. In fact, your body converts T4 into T3 in your liver. How well it does this in all individuals is a matter of how well your digestive system is working. No matter what, T3 is another important blood test to consider. The Free T3 and Reverse T3 tests can also provide valuable information. Free T3 appears to correlate best with your functioning. Reverse T3 is a controversial test that is not often done by medical doctors, because it is assumed that your body can convert T4 into T3 without problems. However, holistic practitioners, and some medical doctors, are now recognizing it as an important test. Reverse T3 is a product created when your body converts T4. It should convert it into T3, but instead it converts it into Reverse T3. This Reverse T3 is useless to your body's cells, and cannot provide the energy they need, hence the growing diagnosis of Reverse T3 dominance in my practice. 5. Thyroid Antibodies – It is quite common for someone with hypothyroidism to have thyroid antibodies, created when the body attacks its own tissues. This is the only way to properly diagnose Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. The reason most doctors do not request this test is because even if it comes back positive, there treatment will be the same as

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Meet our new dentist – Dr. Brittany Corbett Dr. Corbett is an Atlanta native and excited to be back in town and part of the Center for Advanced Dentistry Team! She received her dental degree from the University of Michigan – one of the top dental programs in the country. Dr. Corbett practices in all areas of general dentistry including oral surgery, endodontics, pediatrics, and cosmetics. She is also a preferred provider for Invisalign, which uses clear aligners as an alternative to traditional metal braces. Dr. Corbett strongly believes in keeping up with

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Hearing health significantly impacts overall health By: Amy Ledbetter, Au.D. If you think living with hearing loss is not a big deal, or that only people with a serious hearing loss need help, you may want to take a closer look into the effects of hearing impairment. A recent study by the non-profit Better Hearing Institute (BHI) has linked untreated hearing loss to a myriad of other health issues. These include fatigue and stress, depression, avoidance or withdrawal from social situations, reduced alertness,

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Beautiful skin all day (NAPSI)—Many people may be surprised that skin behaves differently throughout the night and during the day. While it repairs itself at night, during the day it works hard fending off environmental aggressors and oxidative stress. By evening, skin shows signs of age, fatigue, lines and dullness. In response, the chemists at Kiehl’s Since 1851 created a new facial oil that awakens, revitalizes and energizes fatigued skin so it looks and feels as fresh at the end of the day as it did at the beginning. Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate is designed to support the skin’s natural defenses by mirroring the way the skin defends itself. The chemists specifically selected a highly concentrated blend of 100 percent natural origin ingredients including gingerroot essential oil for UV

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Teens less likely to drink or smoke (NAPSI)—Good news for parents and, indeed, anyone who cares about kids in America: Fewer adolescents aged 12 to 17 are smoking or using alcohol than at any time since 2002, according to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).The annual report, which is based on a scientific survey of about 67,500 people aged 12 and older, reveals a

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