When it comes to having a healthy heart, it really is a game of numbers. By seeing your primary care physician on an annual basis, you can stay on top of these important numbers and help your doctor find heart problems at an earlier stage. Blood Pressure Your blood pressure has two numbers. The first …
Did you know that about 80 percent of strokes can be prevented! Don’t be one of the almost 800,000 Americans who suffer a stroke every year. Here are five simple ways you can reduce your risk of stroke. 1 See Your Doctor. Regular screenings of your blood pressure, cholesterol levels and weight are essential to …
Making Noise About “The Silent Killer” by Name Name, CEO It’s a silent and deadly disease, yet it’s easy to treat. I’m talking about hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure. Hypertension is often called The Silent Killer because there are usually no signs or symptoms, even when a person’s blood pressure is dangerously high. …
About 75% of people who have a stroke for the first time also have high blood pressure. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is one of the three key risk factors for heart disease. The other two are high cholesterol (LDL) levels and smoking. Almost half of Americans (49%) have a least one of …
Mark McEwen almost died from a stroke. Now he’s sharing his insights to raise awareness about the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. For 15 years, Mark McEwen was the weatherman for the national television show “CBS This Morning.” While at CBS, he also worked as an entertainment reporter, covering 16 Oscar, Grammy, …
The Bad News One out of every six American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. 223,000 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. A man is 35 percent more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than a woman is to have breast cancer. The Good News Prostate cancer is one …
Choosing a personal physician is an important decision. After all, you want to find a person who gives you the care you deserve. You want to choose a doctor who inspires your confidence. Yet many people spend more time buying a car than thinking about who should be their physician. So look around. Ask questions. …
At Main Street Hospital, a team of primary care physicians on our medical staff, including internal medicine specialists, pediatricians, and family practice physicians who are ready to serve you and your family by providing a lifetime of care. After all, when it comes to your health and the health of your family, seeing a primary …
There’s nothing beautiful about America’s obesity problem. Just consider these alarming facts: • An estimated 69 percent of American adults are either overweight or obese. • Almost 36 percent of American adults are obese. That will increase to 44 percent by 2030 if rates don’t change. • Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children …
Do you have a wound that isn’t healing properly? If you do, you’re not alone. It could be an ulcer on your foot, for example. Or a burn that is still not healing after a month. An estimated 6.5 million Americans suffer from a non-healing wound that is serious enough to require professional treatment. Fortunately, …
