Keep These Five Signs In Mind Experiencing some level of bone and joint discomfort as we grow older is a normal part of the aging process. But sometimes that pain may be a sign of something far more serious. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it may be time to seek medical …
It’s Time to Sound the Alarm About Osteoporosis There’s a Silent Thief out there, a medical condition that is robbing people of their bone strength without any symptoms until it’s too late and a bone fracture occurs. That thief is called osteoporosis, a disease that causes the body to lose bone mass more quickly than …
Gloria Gaynor is just one of the 27 million Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. When you combine osteoarthritis with the other types of arthritis (rheumatoid and psoriatic, for example), an estimated 91 million Americans have the disease. Here are some of the risk factors for developing arthritis, which is …
Sometime, somewhere, it’s bound to happen to you or someone you love. It could be a broken bone or a torn ligament. Or perhaps, because of osteoarthritis, you need a total hip or knee replacement. Providing medical care for the body’s muscles, bones and joints is one of the essential ways a hospital cares for …
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Best known for her 1978 mega-hit “I Will Survive”—which sold 14 million copies in the first two years and launched her into mainstream superstardom—Gloria Gaynor’s prolific music career spans five decades. When “I Will Survive” was first released, it soared to #1 and remained on the US charts for 27 weeks. Not surprisingly, it immediately …
4.2 Percentage of women who will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. 4.6 Percentage of men who will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. 5 Average length of the colon in feet. Up to 20 Years—Time it can take for a noncancerous polyp (fleshy bump) in the colon to grow and become. 64.9 Five-Year survival rate of colorectal cancer. 1.3 …
People who want to live a long and healthy life choose to be proactive about their health. They exercise regularly, they try to eat a healthy diet, and if they’re smart, they take advantage of every medical screening that is appropriate for their age and gender. Fortunately, thanks to Main Street Hospital and your personal …
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60 to 70 million people in the United States suffer from digestive problems each year. Here’s what you need to know: How’s your “tummy” feeling? Turns out that’s a fairly complicated question. The digestive system in an adult can be up to 30 feet in length, from the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines all …
It’s time to talk to your doctor about prostate cancer, the second most common type of cancer in American men. About one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Fortunately, the survival rate for the disease is high. Early detection is critical, however, because prostate cancer has few if any symptoms. According to …
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women. Here are some of the factors that can increase your risk. Age: Colorectal cancer is much more common after age 50, which is the age most people should begin to have a colorectal screening such as a colonoscopy. Too Much Red …
