Anita Bennett MD

The screening guidelines for breast cancer differ depending on who is issuing the guidelines.  The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), The American Cancer Society, and The American Society of Breast Surgeons, all have slightly different recommendations for screening.  The following recommendations are from the American Cancer Society.  We’ll also…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is an annual event aimed at raising awareness about the impact of breast cancer. Although October is almost over, you still have the opportunity to help raise awareness in your family or community. Breast cancer that is detected early, when it is still…

You have probably been told at some point that you should eat more fiber.  Most people know fiber for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation, but it doesn’t just keep your bowel habits regular!  Foods containing fiber can provide several health benefits, from maintaining a healthy weight to lowering…

Nighttime leg cramps, also called nocturnal leg cramps, are quite common.  Up to 60% of adults report that they have had leg cramps at night.  Up to 20% of people who experience leg cramps at night will have daily symptoms that are bothersome enough for them to see a doctor. …

I have been getting quite a few questions about the COVID vaccine lately.  I understand that many people are hesitant to get the vaccine for various reasons.  There is a lot of false information about the vaccine in some media outlets and on the Internet, so I thought it might…

You probably have a family member or friend who has had some memory problems as they have gotten older, or maybe someone with serious dementia.  I’m sure many of us are a little scared of developing memory problems or dementia when we got older.  It can be a scary thing…

Part of the transition to adulthood is shouldering more responsibility for your own health care.  Most teens who are in high school, may still rely heavily on parents for managing their health care.  As they become more independent as young adults, making health care decisions can be daunting for some. …

The new school year is upon us.  Kids have already started returning to school and many of them may be experiencing some type of back-to-school anxiety.  Younger kids may be anxious about leaving their parents.  Teenagers may be more anxious about academic performance or social pressures.  This year, with the…

Last week we talked about the benefits of spending time in nature.  While we focused more on the benefits that adults see, children have even more benefits when they spend time in a natural environment.  They particularly benefit when they are learning outdoors in nature, instead of spending most of…