January 1st marked a new year and March 1st will mark the beginning of Colon Cancer Awareness Month—these are two great dates to commit to scheduling one of the only routine screenings in modern medicine that can actually PREVENT cancer: a colonoscopy.  Every year, thousands of people seek mammograms and prostate exams with vigilance to [...]

Venous disease affects one quarter of the human population. So if your legs ache when you have been standing you may have venous disease, otherwise known as venous insufficiency or incompetence. Also if your legs itch, burn, swell, or you have restless legs, you may have venous disease. Of course, visible varicose veins are a [...]

The Women Legislators of the Maryland General Assembly, Inc. celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year. Established in 1972, “to foster cooperation among women holding state legislative office and to increase the participation of women in politics.” our Maryland Women’s Caucus was the first of any state in the nation. The founders and members of the [...]

In today’s climate of “thinking green” and the rising cost of gasoline, we usually review smaller vehicles that are more environmentally friendly while also helping our pocketbooks.
However, there is still a market for Sport-Utility Vehicles (SUVs). SUVs are generally classified into three groups: compact, midsize and full-size. You will also often hear the term “crossover” [...]

Greetings women of Maryland,
We need to talk. Did you know that your leading health threat is heart disease? Yes, your heart is more at risk than you might be aware, and chances are that your health care provider may not be talking to you about it. In fact, one it three deaths in women is [...]