Fighting Heart Disease with the Power of 4 Just as every human heart has four chambers that work together to pump life-sustaining blood throughout the body, Hometown Hospital believes there are four keys to effectively managing heart disease. Assessment Regular visits with your primary care provider is the most important step you can take in …
Nearly half of all Americans over age 20 – that’s 120 million – have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, making it the most common risk factor for heart disease. For those with a higher risk, there are ways to make it lower. 8 Risk Factors for High Blood Pressure Family History: Your risk is higher …
How can I reduce my risk of heart disease? Someone dies of heart disease in the U.S. every 33 seconds. Don’t be a statistic! Consider these five simple changes and start lowering your risk. 1) Stop Smoking—The most important thing you can do to improve your overall heath and reduce your risk for heart disease …
Know Us By Heart William Lee Golden is not alone. Remarkably, someone in America experiences a heart attack every 40 seconds. February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to learn more about the risks of heart disease, the most common cause of death in this country. In addition, nearly half of U.S. adults have …
Test your knowledge about women’s health by answering these six true-or-false questions. True or False? 1) A woman’s bone density begins to decrease after age 50.2) The risk of heart disease is six times higher for women with diabetes.3) Post-menopausal women need to increase their calcium intake. 4) Women are less likely to suffer mental …
Understanding Your Primary Care Provider—A Woman’s Guide For women, seeing your primary care provider (PCP) on a regular schedule offers many benefits. Your PCP can make sure you are up to date with all of your tests and screenings, from breast cancer to osteoporosis. Your PCP can also be your guide as you navigate health …
As a woman, there’s a 1 in 3 chance you will be diagnosed with cancer during your lifetime. That’s why it is so important to keep up to date with your cancer screenings. Here are the testing recommendations for five of the most common types of cancer for women. Breast Cancer Screening (Mammogram)Age 40 to …
Being told you have breast cancer can be a gut-wrenching experience for any woman. In addition to the fear, uncertainty and anxiety that comes with the diagnosis, you’ll be wanting answers to many questions. Here is a checklist of some of the more important questions to ask your care team. What type of breast cancer …
The Start of a Healthy Relationship Hometown Hospital is proud to be associated with an expert team of primary care providers. These family practice physicians, internists, pediatricians and gynecologists, as well as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and physician assistants, are ready to help you and your family manage all aspects of your health. A …
Country Music Star Lorrie Morgan Is Singing the Praises of Breast Cancer Awareness Ask Lorrie Morgan and she’ll agree: Country music is in her blood. A Nashville native and daughter of Country Music Hall of Fame member George Morgan, Lorrie made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry at age 13 and was inducted into …
