We’re ALL Heart! How Main Street Hospital Is Fighting Heart Disease OK – let’s start with the bad news: More than one in three Americans have some form of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Now here’s the good news: 80 percent of heart disease and stroke can be prevented! …
How to Kick Butts! Are you a smoker? Then you probably already know that tobacco kills. Each year, 392,000 Americans die from smoking-related diseases. That makes smoking the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Now if you’re thinking tobacco only causes lung cancer, think again. Smoking causes 30 percent of all heart …
Helping Mr. Sandman A good night’s sleep is important for good health. Unfortunately, an estimated 70 million Americans have a hard time falling or staying asleep. They suffer from a wide variety of sleep disorders – everything from snoring and sleep apnea to insomnia and restless leg syndrome. Lack of sleep contributes to chronic tiredness, …
Screen for Life – Your Life March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Over 50? It’s time to talk to your doctor about scheduling a regular screening for colorectal cancer. Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. There are no symptoms for colorectal cancer …
Live it Out Here are 4 simple ways you can live heart-smart. And if you need some motivation, just remember: 80 percent of heart disease and stroke is preventable! 1) Eat Smart: Avoid foods with saturated fats and trans fats. Choose meat and poultry that is lean. Eat more fish. Cut down on salt. Include …
Are You at Risk? Some risk factors for heart disease, such as growing older or a family history of the disease can’t be changed. But fortunately, there are risk factors you can control: High blood pressure (HBP): HBP is known as the Silent Killer because it can go undetected for years. That’s the reason it’s …
Take This to Heart One out of three Americans have the disease that kills more people in the United States than any other medical condition, yet 80 percent of these cases are preventable. Given these facts, wouldn’t you and your family want to do everything you could to prevent this disease? Heart disease and stroke …
Women and Cancer Quick Facts October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but that doesn’t mean women should stop being concerned about other types of cancer. Here are some quick facts about the most common types of cancer among women and ways to help prevent or detect them. Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer is the most common …
Choosing A Doctor Women Can Benefit From Seeing An OB/GYN When it comes to a woman’s health, two doctors can often be better than one. Some women only see an internist or a family practice physician. Others choose an OB/GYN (obstetrician- gynecologist) to be their primary care physician. But for most women, there are benefits in developing a …
A Lifetime of Care Comprehensive Women’s Health Services at Main Street Hospital As a woman, you take care of many people during your life: husband, parents, sons, daughters, grandchildren and other loved ones. But all too often, women are so busy caring for others, they often neglect to take care of themselves. At Main Street Hospital, we …
