Mammograms for A Million Moms: FREE Mammograms


Updated 05/07/07 7:34 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Mammograms for A Million Moms: FREE Mammograms

Did you know that annual mammograms are recommended for women over the age of 40 and that more than half of U.S. women of screening age do not recognize how critical breast cancer screening is or do not have the means to get a mammogram regularly? Do something for your own health (or your mom's) this Mother's Day... On Monday, May 7, women of screening age are invited to receive a FREE mammogram Read more

6 Tips to Spend Less on Health Care


Updated 03/26/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Reduce Healthcare Expenses

Many people pay a lot of money for medical expenses. Kiplinger shares a couple of ways to cut your health bills. Spend less on drugs Switching to generic drugs is one of the easiest ways to save — especially now that some big-name medications, such as Lipitor, have gone generic (see Brand-Name Lipitor at Generic Prices). Some brand-name drugs don’t have a generic clone but do have a Read more

Happy Women’s Health Week! Do These 7 Things Today


Updated 05/11/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Happy Women’s Health Week! Do These 7 Things Today

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Money is only as good as what it can get you: security, independence, freedom. The point of LearnVest isn’t to talk about your money to the exclusion of all else—it’s about using money as a tool to live the life you want. Yesterday began National Women’s Health Week, and there’s no better investment than in your Read more

What to Expect at Your First Mammogram


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

What to Expect at Your First Mammogram

Supporting your girls with a great sports bra is important for your workouts, especially jumping plyometrics. When you hit 40, you're going to need to take photos of them too. Yep, I'm talking about a mammogram. This soft tissue x-ray is recommended annually for every woman over 40, and if you are at risk for breast cancer (if your mother or sister has had it, for instance), you start the process Read more