Second Chances

SECOND CHANCES

Marissa Jaret Winokur celebrates life after cancer

  

It’s a steamy, 92-degree day, but Tony Award-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur, 36, arrives for this interview looking cool and picture-perfect. Her makeup is in place, her hair is coiffed, and she’s decked out in black leggings, sparkling Tiffany earrings—and a broad smile. 

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Brenda Strong: Still Going Strong

Still Going Strong
 
A “Desperate Housewife” Learns the Importance of Preventing Heart Disease
 
Brenda Strong knows how to command attention. When the 6-foot-tall TV star and tell-all narrator of the popular ABC series “Desperate Housewives” recently walked into a crowded New York City restaurant to speak with Health Monitor Network, heads turned and conversations stopped. With her shoulder-length brunette hair swept back to reveal sparkling emerald-and-pearl earrings—a Valentine’s Day gift from her husband, Tom Henri—the actress positively radiates vitality. read more »

Women's Cancer Journeys

 
Women’s Cancer Journeys: 
A Special Health Monitor Roundtable

 

Cancer-free! The words are joyful music to the ears of anyone who has been treated for any form of the disease. Take Cheryl Walters, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 47, following her very first mammogram. After undergoing a radical mastectomy of her left breast and a partial mastectomy of her right, she followed up with breast reconstruction. Fortunately, all her efforts—and hopes—paid off. After the success of her surgeries, she welcomed the words cancer-free into her life. read more »

Your & Your Doctor: 10 Questions to Ask When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's

10 Questions to Ask When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s 
 
Frequent memory problems, trouble doing daily tasks, or behavioral changes in older people can often signal the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. But the person affected may not be aware of it, and that’s why family members play an essential role. You can notice such behaviors and alert your relative’s doctor.
 
If a loved one has this illness, you may have many questions for your doctor. To help you start a conversation with a medical professional, you can use any of the following questions about Alzheimer’s and the effects it can have on those with the illness and those who care for them. read more »