October marks a worldwide campaign dedicated to the awareness of breast cancer. Multiple organizations highlight the importance of education and research for breast cancer, as well as what to look for in an effort to increase early detection. The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the better the chance of beating it.

Most women are able to cope with heavy periods, menstrual cramps, and painful sex once in a while. But for up to 10% of women of childbearing age in the United States, these symptoms signal something more serious: endometriosis.

It’s September, which means National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month is upon us once again. Ranking as the fifth most common cancer among women, spreading awareness is crucial to ensure early detection.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders affecting 8-20 percent of women. Many of these women experience a wide variety of different symptoms due to hormonal changes in their body.

Your 20’s are an exciting time! These are the years where you begin to know yourself better and start to develop your health habits, for better or worse. Take control of your health with these 6 healthy habits for young women so that you feel and look better in the short term, and sustain a lifetime of healthy living in the long term.