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 …
When it comes to going to the doctor, men are getting beat by women—big time. Women are 100 percent more likely than men to have an annual physical exam and 33 percent more like to see a doctor. In the same survey by the Cleveland Clinic, 19 percent of men said the only reason they …
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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36.4% of women over the age of 20 are considered obese. 32.8% of women over the age of 20 have hypertension (high blood pressure). 1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke. Only 45.2% of women meet the federal guidelines for aerobic activity. 2 times as many women suffer from depression than men. …
Take Care of Your Medical Needs Before Your Deductible Resets Have you met the deductible on your health insurance plan?By this time of year, most people have. And that makes October, November & December the best time to take care of those medical needs you’ve been putting off—whether it’s a minor surgery or a colonoscopy. …
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At Main Street Hospital, we’re dedicated to providing complete, personal healthcare for women of all ages. We also believe that knowledge is power. The better informed women are about their health, the more likely they are to make smart and informed decisions. So here are 10 questions every woman should ask herself in order to …
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About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. In fact, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among American women except for skin cancer. Growing older, having a family history of breast cancer, and having dense breast tissue all increase a woman’s risk. The 5-year survival rate for …
Caring for others comes naturally to most women. But you can’t take care of the ones you love if you don’t take care of yourself and stay healthy. And that means more than eating less junk food or getting more exercise. It means doing all the right things that help ensure a longer, healthier life. …
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#1 Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States 23 Percent of overweight adults who have arthritis 50+ Percent of people over age 65 who have been diagnosed with arthritis 100+ Number of different types of arthritis and related conditions 54 Million Number of American adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis (conservative estimate) 78 …
