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Tip of the Week: Women and Disease Statistics

There is a new focus rising in medicine and research.  Scientists and healthcare providers are not just focused on curing and preventing cancer and Alzheimer's disease, but additionally they are focusing on the differences in these diseases between men and women.  Every cell in our body has a sex - if you are female, every cell in your body has female DNA, and for men, male DNA.  As we age, disease prevalence and risk increases for both sexes but unfortunately, women are at much greater risk.  If you have a few minutes, please watch these short videos to educate yourself on the latest statistics and research.

1. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/alzheimers-disease-disproportionately-affects-women-in-disease-caregiving/
2. http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/womens-medical-issues-how-gender-affects-alzheimers-depression-and-cancer/
3. http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/alzheimers-disease-disproportionately-affects-women/

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