))
Empowered and Informed: Keeping Well Through Middle Age and Beyond
Manage episode 419424500 series 3257723
Content provided by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Women are the most common caregivers, but they must remember to prioritize their physical health too. Jennifer Ward, M.D., assistant professor for the School of Medicine's Family and Community Medicine, explains why having annual checkups and screenings is important, but so is knowing one's family medical history. Dr. Ward tells us some common health issues among middle age and older women, debunks some myth's about women's health and reminds patients to advocate for themselves.
139 episodes
Share
