Health Screenings Live Longer! The 8 Essential Health Screenings For Women Caring for others comes naturally to most women. But you can’t take care of the ones you love unless you first take care of yourself. With National Women’s Check-Up Day being celebrated on Monday, May 12, the day after Mother’s Day, we encourage you …
Test Your Cholesterol IQ How Much You Know Could Save Your Life High blood cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease, still the #1 killer of American men and women. With September being Cholesterol Awareness Month, now is the perfect time for you and your loved ones to have your blood cholesterol level checked. The …
Super Fit At Any Age Are you a senior looking for some inspiration to start an exercise program? Then consider these fitness fanatics who are living life to the fullest and not letting their age get in the way. These senior adults are living proof that it’s never too late to set your fitness goals …
Stressed? It May Be More Serious Than You Think The holidays are just around the corner. If you’re like most people, you may find yourself feeling a bit stressed out during this time of year. So what is stress? In simple terms, stress is your body’s reaction to having to deal with more than you …
The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Think secondhand smoke is harmless? Think again. According to the American Cancer Society, the smoke from a lit cigarette is actually more toxic than the smoke inhaled by a smoker. When you breathe the smoke from another person’s cigarette, you’re inhaling nicotine. You’re also breathing in 250 other chemicals known …
Preventive Healthcare We usually think of a doctor as someone to turn to when we’re sick. But they can also help us live healthier, and happier, lives. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician with Medical Center/Hospital, to tell us more about the benefits of the preventive medicine. Why is preventive …
Pain, Pain Go Away Pain Management Offers Relief for Millions Are you one of the estimated 86 million Americans suffering from long-term pain? Fortunately, there’s good news if you have a problem with chronic aches and discomfort. A pain management program at your local hospital can provide the latest techniques, therapies and medications to help …
Overweight? Here’s some food for thought. Adult obesity is a serious health issue in the United States. Today it’s estimated that 65 percent of American adults are either overweight or obese. All those extra pounds increase the risk for a multitude of health problems, everything from high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease to …
October Is Physical Therapy Month If your physical abilities have been limited by injury, accident, disease or aging, or if you are recovering from major surgery, physical therapy is often the first course of treatment recommended by physicians. There are many good reasons for this recommendation. Physical therapy is non-invasive and therapists can choose from …
Food For Thought How To Make Sure You’re Eating a Heart-Friendly Diet A healthy heart starts with a healthy diet. Some foods significantly increase the risk of heart disease; others actually help prevent the condition. Here are some basic guidelines to help you create a healthier diet for your heart: Eat Less Saturated Fats and …
