An annual well woman exam, separate from any other visit for sickness or injury, is an important way to stay informed and promote a pattern of preventive care and long-term health. These visits may include immunizations, important diagnostic and health screenings, and education and counseling to make informed health decisions. Talk openly with your provider, …
When Every Second Counts in an an Emergency, Hometown Hospital Is Your First Choice The sooner you or a loved one receives treatment during a medical emergency, such as a heart attack, stroke or life-threatening injury, the greater your chances for survival. And that makes Hometown Hospital your best choice when you need medical attention …
When it comes to heart disease, knowledge is not only powerful, it can also be life-saving. Test your understanding of heart disease by answering these six true/false questions and then checking the answers below. A woman is more likely to survive the first year after a heart attack than a man. Taking an aspirin during …
More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure, according to the latest statistics from the American Heart Association. That’s nearly half of all adults in the United States. And anyone with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has a greater risk for heart disease and stroke. Even when a person’s blood pressure is …
We all know that men and women are different in many ways. But perhaps you’ve never thought about this difference: Men die at higher rates than women from a host of different diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Women also outlive men by five years, and the gap is widening. Obviously, men need to …
34 —Percentage of people hospitalized for a stroke who are younger than 65 years old. 75—Percentage of Americans who have a hard time naming a single warning sign of stroke. 80—Percentage of strokes that are preventable. 32,000—Number of brain cells that die each minute during a stroke, 795,000—Number of people who have a stroke each …
The #1 health problem in the United States is heart disease, the narrowing or blockage of the arteries or veins that provide oxygen and blood to the heart and body tissue. Left untreated, heart disease can lead to a heart attack or stroke. With February being American Heart Month, Hometown Hospital wants you and your family …
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How much do you really know about stroke? Answer these questions True or False and find out how you did below. There are warning signs to a stroke. A stroke can occur in your brain or your heart. Strokes only happen to older people. Race is a risk factor for stroke. More women die from …
A stroke is often called a “brain attack” because it cuts off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease (also called heart disease), the leading cause of death in the United States. Risk Factors for Heart Disease Factors You Can’t ControlAge: About 66 percent of people who …
Tedy Bruschi’s story is both inspiring and instructional. It reminds all of us that stroke does not discriminate, that it can happen at any stage of life. Stroke is a form of heart disease, which is responsible for 630,000 deaths each year in the United States. But here’s the good news: 80 percent of heart …
