Ovarian cancer is an under-discussed cancer plaguing millions of women each year. In fact, approximately 22,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed annually, 13,000 of which will die. Why are the numbers so high? It’s simple: The initial symptoms of ovarian cancer are generally mild, so the disease typically goes undetected until it has already …
What do Abraham Lincoln, Buzz Aldrin, Charles Dickens and Ernest Hemingway have in common? Besides the fact they achieved legendary fame, they all suffered from clinical depression. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are scores of men with mental health disorders among the many famous (and not so famous). As June …
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Parkinson’s disease is known in the medical field as a degenerative brain condition that occurs when the brain stops producing a neurotransmitter called dopamine. As the supply of dopamine tapers off, a person progressively presents the following symptoms: Impeded posture and balance Increased difficulty speaking Loss of unconscious movement (e.g., blinking, smiling, swinging arms when …
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In 2016, colorectal cancer caused just under 50,000 deaths in the U.S. alone, making it the second-deadliest form of cancer among men and women combined. But, it doesn’t have to be. The difference between colorectal cancer and many others is that colorectal cancer has a reliable method of prevention and early detection. Enter the colonoscopy. …
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Heart Health and the Power of Exercise What is more essential, more at our core and more poetic than our hearts? Our literal hearts. The ones we honor in February with American Heart Month. Not only is this an awareness month for everyone; heart health is a major focus for women. In fact, the efforts …
Heart Health and the Power of Exercise What is more essential, more at our core and more poetic than our hearts? Our literal hearts. The ones we honor in February with American Heart Month. Not only is this an awareness month for everyone; heart health is a major focus for women. In fact, the efforts …
The American Social Health Association (ASHA) and the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) have named January Cervical Health Awareness Month. During January, NCCC and its many local chapters across the country highlight cervical cancer topics. The emphasis is on HPV disease, screening, vaccination and the importance of early detection. Cervical Cancer History and Stats Prior …
Points Group, LLC is proud to announce its long-term strategic support of HeritX, a nonprofit research and development organization focused on finding a preventive therapy for inherited cancer.
Cancer sucks – there are no two ways about it. Having it affect you or a loved one has got to be one of the most challenging things a human can endure. At first, I didn’t think this impacted me personally. I was just an outsider looking in.
Points Group and Dermatology Authority are excited to announce they have recently joined forces, providing a new and broad range of fully integrated services to the dermatology market.
My title may be humorous, but my message is anything but. Over the years, breast cancer has become an all-too-common diagnosis. In fact, besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer amongst American women. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and at Points Group we’d like to take this opportunity to remind you of the ways you can help find a cure and support those who may be battling with this terrible disease.
September is a very reflective month for me. Not just because of back to school with my children—seeing how much they’ve grown and changed from the year before—but also because it reminds me of my mother who passed away in 2010 from ovarian cancer. Since September marks ovarian cancer awareness, I try to step into …
We sat down with Karen to get a more in-depth look into the vibrant world of marketing design and creation.
A multispecialty healthcare practice with over twenty locations was looking to open new facilities within a 100-mile area. It had several real estate opportunities…
Points Sports Health announced today the debut of its new online magazine. The website, which includes an archive of videos, articles and blogs on “everything sports, health and fitness…
Through the Points Sports Health iPhone app, users gain easy access to a wealth of information on all things sports health, directly from their cell phones.
