Know Your Risks—And Ease Your Mind Understanding The Six Greatest Health Risks for Women This Mother’s Day (May 11) kicks off National Women’s Health Week. It’s the perfect time for women to become more knowledgeable about their health risks. Only when you know your health risks can you take steps to reduce them, and that …
Health Screenings Live Longer! The 8 Essential Health Screenings For Women Caring for others comes naturally to most women. But first, you must take care of yourself. National Women’s Check-Up Day is Monday, May 12. Talk to your doctor about scheduling a check-up. The eight health screenings listed here are essential for every woman who …
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From the CEO Helping Women Live Healthier Lives There are many seasons in a woman’s life. Here at (name of hospital), we are committed to providing both the medical resources and the personal attention to meet the healthcare needs for women of all ages. We are here for you, for life. Through our women’s healthcare …
Heart-Healthy Recipe Eating heart-healthy food doesn’t mean you have to your neglect your taste buds. No matter what you’re cooking—meats, vegetables, salads, soups, even desserts—you can make sure your food is good for your heart by choosing a recipe that’s low in saturated fats, total fat, cholesterol and sodium. Here’s one that your family is …
Nutrition Food For Thought How To Make Sure You’re Eating a Heart-Friendly Diet A healthy heart starts with a healthy diet. Some foods significantly increase the risk of heart disease; others actually help prevent the condition. Here are some basic guidelines to help you create a healthier diet for your heart. Eat Less Saturated Fats …
Exercise Program Heart Fitness with Dr. First Last A Regular Exercise Program Is A Smart Way To Improve Your Heart’s Health Couch potatoes beware! An inactive lifestyle is one of the top contributing factors for increasing your risk for heart disease. If you’re serious about having a healthy heart, then starting a regular exercise program …
Cholesterol Before you order your next greasy cheeseburger and fries, you need to think about your cholesterol level. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance produced by the liver and found in certain foods that come from animals such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy products (and cheeseburgers.) Every cell in your body contains cholesterol, which is a …
Are You At Risk For Heart Disease? Nine Factors To Consider Heart disease is a major medical problem in the United States. The more risk factors you have, the greater your chances of developing the disease. The first step in living a long and healthy life is to find out what puts you at greater …
When Time Is Life Getting to Hospital’s Emergency Room may be the key. Every second counts when you’re having a heart attack or stroke. Take fast action by immediately calling 9-1-1. The sooner you receive emergency medical treatment, the greater your chances for survival. Today, clot-busting drugs and artery-opening medications that can stop a heart …
Here’s To A Healthy Heart. Now’s The Right Time To Raise Your Awareness About Heart Disease February is National Heart Month. That’s the reason MyHealth is devoting this issue to the topic of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of almost one million Americans each year. What …
