The Oak Ridge Boys’ William Lee Golden has a passion for walking his way to an active and heart-healthy life. THE OAK RIDGE BOYS are one of country music’s best known and most beloved groups, with seventeen #1 hits, five GRAMMY® Awards, nine CMA DOVE Awards and two American Music Awards. They have sold more …
1979… It was a good year! McDonald’s introduced The Happy Meal and the Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl. 1979 may also be an important lifesaving milestone for the nearly 3.5 million Americans born that year. If you are turning 45 in 2024, now is the time to be screened for colorectal cancer, the third …
20% … of all deaths in America are caused by heart disease. 20% … of all heart attacks are ‘silent’ and go unnoticed. However, the damage is done. 60% … the increase in heart-related deaths over the past 30 years. 72% … of American adults are overweight or obese, increasing their risk for heart disease. …
Fighting Heart Disease with the Power of 4 Just as every human heart has four chambers that work together to pump life-sustaining blood throughout the body, Hometown Hospital believes there are four keys to effectively managing heart disease. Assessment Regular visits with your primary care provider is the most important step you can take in …
Nearly half of all Americans over age 20 – that’s 120 million – have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, making it the most common risk factor for heart disease. For those with a higher risk, there are ways to make it lower. 8 Risk Factors for High Blood Pressure Family History: Your risk is higher …
How can I reduce my risk of heart disease? Someone dies of heart disease in the U.S. every 33 seconds. Don’t be a statistic! Consider these five simple changes and start lowering your risk. 1) Stop Smoking—The most important thing you can do to improve your overall heath and reduce your risk for heart disease …
Know Us By Heart William Lee Golden is not alone. Remarkably, someone in America experiences a heart attack every 40 seconds. February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to learn more about the risks of heart disease, the most common cause of death in this country. In addition, nearly half of U.S. adults have …
Answer these six True/False questions. Then check your answers. The leading cause of stroke is high blood pressure. FAST stands for Fast, Acting, Saves, Time. Aspirin should be given for a suspected stroke. Lack of physical activity is the biggest risk factor for heart disease. Your heart stops beating when a heart attack occurs. Eat …
Your Four-Minute Guide to Heart Health The next four minutes could add years to your life. That’s how long it will take you to read this article and discover the four essentials for taking care of your heart. 1 – Live Heart Healthy Don’t Smoke: Not smoking may be the best thing you can do …
The best way to prevent heart disease is to understand your risk factors. For this reason, it is so important to schedule an annual wellness exam with your primary care provider and have these three screenings performed. High Blood PressureAlso known as hypertension, high blood pressure occurs when the force of the blood pushing against …
