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 …
It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” And that proverb is today even more true thanks to the wonders of medical technology. A whole range of preventive screenings are now available that can save people’s lives, including yours. So it’s time for all of us to …
Supermodel Kathy Ireland is on a mission to encourage colon cancer screening. Kathy Ireland is a Renaissance woman. The former supermodel of the 1980s and 1990s, perhaps best known for making the Sports Illustrated cover 13 consecutive issues, including the 25th anniversary issue, is also a highly successful businesswoman. In 1993, she launched kathy ireland …
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