Top 10 Health Warning Signs Regular medical screenings and ongoing preventive care can help men take charge of their health When it comes to living longer, it turns out that women are the stronger sex. On average, men die five years earlier than women and are 1.5 times more likely to die from heart disease, …
The Emmy-nominated talk show host and choreographer encourages each of us to stay positive and take charge of our health. Perhaps best known as the positive and encouraging judge on ABC’s Emmy Award-winning television show Dancing with the Stars, Carrie Ann Inaba is also a choreographer, writer, producer, animal advocate and the Emmy-nominated host of …
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, which occurs when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or in an irregular way. With AFib, the upper chambers of the heart 2.7 million Number of Americans who have AFib: 12.1 million Number of Americans expected to have AFib in 20 years 5x Increase …
Choose My Hometown Hospital for Expert Heart Care That’s Always Ready and Always Close to Home. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States, causing about one in four deaths. Because heart disease is so prevalent and serious, My Hometown Hospital offers a full range of diagnostic technology and therapeutic …
Know When You Need to Seek Medical Attention kept finding excuses not to see a doctor until he was finally diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Don’t follow Howie’s example. Ignoring certain symptoms can lead to an ER visit or hospitalization, two situations that everybody wants to avoid. If you experience any of these 10 symptoms, see …
At My Hometown Hospital, we take your heart very seriously. After all, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both American men and women, making it the most urgent health problem in the United States. The first step in reducing your risk for heart disease is to see your doctor and have your blood …
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True or False? Half of all women over age 50 will suffer a bone fracture caused in part by osteoporosis. Most lumps in the breast are cancer. Cancer is the leading cause of death in women. Women are less likely to suffer from an autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Crohn’s disease, than …
At Hometown Hospital Our Comprehensive Health Services Provide a Lifetime of Care for Women Women take care of many people during their lifetimes: parents, spouses, sons, daughters, grandchildren and others. But all too often, because women are so busy caring for others, they often neglect to take care of themselves. At Hometown Hospital, we encourage every woman …
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, …
Test your pain IQ by answering the following question either true or false, then check to see how you did on page__. Weather can affect joint pain. One of the best remedies for chronic pain is staying in bed. Losing weight is not effective in decreasing joint and back pain. Low back pain is the …
