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 …
Healthcare reform is now a reality. Thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law on March 23, 2010, certain preventative care services will be provided at no charge to the consumer. Here are a few examples. If you are on Medicare and age 50 or older, there is now …
Jennie Garth Shares Her Story To Educate Women and Save Lives Jennie Garth is all too familiar with the devastating affects of heart disease. The actress, director and producer, who starred in the television show Beverly Hills 90210, is a spokesperson for Go Red For Women, a campaign created by the American Heart Association to …
Are You At Risk From The Silent Killer? It’s silent. It’s deadly. It cost the United States more than $76 billion in 2010. Yet it’s inexpensive and easy to treat. It’s high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. About one in three American adults have high blood pressure. Unfortunately, the numbers are increasing, putting more …
Our Comprehensive Campaign To Prevent and Treat HEART DISEASE To prevent, detect and treat America’s #1 killer, physicians use a full range of technology and other resources to provide comprehensive care at three different levels. Level 1: Detection and Prevention Let’s start with the basics. The first step in the fight against heart disease is to …
Are You at Risk? According to the American Heart Association, certain risk factors for heart disease can be controlled through education, lifestyle, diet, exercise and medication (see below). Consult your physician for help in controlling: Smoking High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Diabetes Overweight /Obesity Physical Inactivity Certain risk factors for heart disease are beyond your …
