March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

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An estimated 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer each year, and in 2023, 53,000 people died from this disease. Luckily, colon cancer is largely preventable with early detection. This week, Dr. Bitner joins Fox 17 to discuss risk factors, symptoms, and testing options for colon cancer. Fact #1:  Colon cancer is more common among […]

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month

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Endometriosis is a common cause of pelvic pain for women, affecting more than six million women in the United States and as many as 200 million women worldwide. Diagnosis, however, is difficult without surgery, and it can take seven to ten years for women to get the correct diagnosis. This week on Fox 17, Dr. […]

Eating Disorder Awareness Month

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TW: For mentions of eating disorders and suicide. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, approximately 24 million people in the United States suffer from an eating disorder. These are mental health conditions in which there is a persistent disturbance of eating behavior and impairment of physical or mental health. Eating […]

Happy Relationship, Happy Heart!

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Did you know that romantic relationships can impact our heart health? It’s true! Research shows that people in sustainable and nurturing relationships are less likely to experience stress, have lower rates of inflammation, and enjoy, overall, better heart health. To celebrate the month of love, Dr. Bitner discusses the link between happy relationships and a […]

Heart Disease Awareness Month: Prevention is Possible!

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, especially for certain groups, including Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black women. Heart disease is also gender specific and develops differently for women as compared to men, making it more challenging to diagnose. Estrogen plays a significant role in prevention until menopause occurs. Heart disease after menopause, […]

Improving Energy Through Sleep

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According to the CDC, 1 out of 3 Americans get fewer than seven hours of sleep per night, and 1 out of 20 have fallen asleep at the wheel within the last month! While our bodies can adapt to short-term sleep deprivation, after a few days, we begin to experience brain fog, poor performance, irritability, […]

Improving Energy Through Food

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A common health goal for many women is “I want to be energetic!” with the follow-up question, “What will it take to have more energy?” The answer is simple: get back to basics with good food, smart exercise, and sleep. Over the next few weeks, we will cover these topics on Fox17, starting with food. […]

The Importance of Early Detection Cancer Screening

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Within the upcoming year, there will be 600,000 deaths from cancer in the United States. Of these, over 70% of cancer deaths happen due to cancers that are difficult to screen for. While there are factors outside of our control that contribute to cancer risk, there are many steps we can take toward prevention, including […]

Cancer Screening With Galleri by Dr. Diana Bitner

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As a physician, I help people live their truth and live to the fullest. Conditions such as heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, menopause, and thyroid disease often limit day-to-day activities and affect the overall quality of life. It doesn’t have to be this way! I want women to know they have power, they have options, […]

Healthy Planning Initiatives For 2024

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New Year, new goals? While resolutions might seem silly or outdated, research shows that people who set goals are more likely to achieve their desired results. Moreover, connecting resolutions to something you care about (i.e., an event, milestone achievement, or birthday) increases the likelihood of success. Ready to start planning? Tune into this week’s Fox […]