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The health care system can be overwhelming to navigate and often exhausting. The diagnosis process can be physically and emotionally stressful, while waiting for results can be frustrating and anxiety-provoking. You should be empowered by your hospital to advocate for yourself and family when discussing care plans. 

he best weapon against breast cancer is prevention and early diagnosis through screening. But at what age should you have your first screening? And what screening exam should you choose? 

We've all been there maybe you just got home from work or school, or maybe it's the middle of the night, and you decide to check the fridge for a snack. You open the refrigerator door and spot something vaguely familiar; it could be leftovers or something you bought from the store a few weeks ago but never got around to eating. You give it a quick optical pat-down, and it looks ok, but you can't help but wonder: How old is this? Can I eat this? Should I eat this? 

You know you should pay more attention to your heart. Someone in your family probably has some form of heart disease. But you still haven't taken the steps or sat down to really think of ways to take control of your heart health. Don't wait. We've provided a few ways to get you started. 

29 Days to Heart Health -Â Take a minute to download our easy-to-understand calendar. 

"Bacteria" is a negative word, right? Not necessarily. If a bacterium comes in probiotic form, you ought to jump at the chance to take it in. It's about time the good bacteria stop getting a bum rap. 

Just look at the origin of the word. Stemming from Greek, pro means "promoting" and biotic means "life." Probiotics work to promote life in a variety of beneficial ways.

"Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it." -Ralph Marston

This quote is especially significant around this time of year. We appreciate you for following Simply Well. Thank you for allowing us to help you keep healthy and well. 

Grab your cup of coffee and put your feet up as you watch and listen to experts help you learn about Alzheimer's disease. Since many of us are dealing with aging parents and spouses, it's a good idea to be armed with knowledge about this common disease. Learn from a panel of providers about the disease. Hear from a daughter of an Alzheimer's patient who shares her advice and challenges being a caregiver for her mother.