Helping Mr. Sandman A good night’s sleep is important for good health. Unfortunately, an estimated 70 million Americans have a hard time falling or staying asleep. They suffer from a wide variety of sleep disorders – everything from snoring and sleep apnea to insomnia and restless leg syndrome. Lack of sleep contributes to chronic tiredness, …
Screen for Life – Your Life March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Over 50? It’s time to talk to your doctor about scheduling a regular screening for colorectal cancer. Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. There are no symptoms for colorectal cancer …
Live it Out Here are 4 simple ways you can live heart-smart. And if you need some motivation, just remember: 80 percent of heart disease and stroke is preventable! 1) Eat Smart: Avoid foods with saturated fats and trans fats. Choose meat and poultry that is lean. Eat more fish. Cut down on salt. Include …
Are You at Risk? Some risk factors for heart disease, such as growing older or a family history of the disease can’t be changed. But fortunately, there are risk factors you can control: High blood pressure (HBP): HBP is known as the Silent Killer because it can go undetected for years. That’s the reason it’s …
Take This to Heart One out of three Americans have the disease that kills more people in the United States than any other medical condition, yet 80 percent of these cases are preventable. Given these facts, wouldn’t you and your family want to do everything you could to prevent this disease? Heart disease and stroke …
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Menopause—Separating Myth From Fact “Menopause is a natural event in a woman’s life,” says Dr. (name, title). “It occurs when the ovaries no longer produce eggs and menstruation stops.” Women today feel much more at ease in discussing the topic with their physician. Unfortunately some common misperceptions about menopause still persist. Here are four of …
Building Stronger Bones How You Can Help Prevent Osteoporosis Have you ever wondered why, as you grow older, the more susceptible you are to suffering a hip fracture in a fall or breaking other bones? In many cases, the cause is a disease called osteoporosis. Osteoporosis occurs when your body loses bone mass more quickly …
Three Keys to Fighting Arthritis 1.) Lose weight. The more you weigh, the more you stress your joints. 2.) Don’t overuse pain relievers. This will just mask the problem, and that will put more stress on the joint. 3.) Exercise and stretch regularly. Exercise strengthens the muscles around joints and provides more supports. It also …
Fighting Arthritis New Techniques Are Providing Relief For Women If you’re a woman suffering from arthritis, you’re not alone. More than 70 million Americans, most of them women, suffer from one of the more than 100 forms of arthritis. “The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis,” says Dr. (name, title). …
