Family Health

The Healthy Dozen: 12 Keys to Living Longer

Did you know that your genetics account for only about 25 percent of your chances of living to age 85? The rest is determined by your environment and lifestyle. Here are 12 ways to live longer.   Laugh More Laughing appears to boost blood flow by more than 20 percent and may reduce the risk …

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Autoimmune Disease By the Numbers

#4 Rank of autoimmune disease as a cause of disability among American women $86 billion Annual cost of treating Americans with an autoimmune disease $23.5 million Number of Americans currently suffering from an autoimmune disease 8 million Number of Americans who are at risk for developing an autoimmune disease 100+ Number of diseases classified as …

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The Facts About Afib

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 …

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All the Ways We Care

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 …

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10 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

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 …

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Women’s Health Quiz

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 …

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Good News: Women’s Health is Improving!

Life expectancy for women has increased from 78 to 81 years over a recent 30-year period.  During that same period, the number of women 50 and older who reported receiving a mammogram has increased from 27 to 72 percent.  The number of adult women who smoke has dramatically dropped from 28 to 16 percent.  Breast …

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All the Ways We Care

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 …

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5 Questions Women Should Ask Their Provider

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, …

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Breast Cancer: Are You at Risk?

With the exception of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among American women. Some of the most common risk factors for breast cancer include:  Getting Older: Most breast cancers are found in women age 55 and older.  Family History: Having a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) with breast cancer almost …

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