A: Listen to your body. Are you suffering from joint pain in your hip, knee or shoulder? Do you experience pain walking or squatting? Is your shoulder motion being restricted by pain? Have you tried non-surgical approaches, such as exercising, stretching, losing weight, taking anti-inflammatory medications or even steroid injection, to relieve the pain, but …
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Avoiding the Doctor’s Office? A recent survey by the Cleveland Clinic reveals just how much men don’t like going to the doctor’s office. After interviewing more than 1,000 men, 72 percent said they would rather do household chores, like cleaning the bathroom or mowing the lawn, than see a doctor. 72 percent! Men, that just …
Want to live a long and healthy life? NFL Hall of Famer Joe Namath has some wise advice.Joe Namath was a winner throughout his football career. In high school, he won a Class AA state championship in Pennsylvania, followed by a college national championship in 1964 at Alabama. Then, in 1969, Broadway Joe led the …
Test your knowledge about men’s health by answering these six true-or-false questions. T or F? Cancer is the leading cause of death for men. T or F? Testosterone levels in men always diminish with age. T or F? More men die from prostate cancer than any other type of cancer. T or F? The risk …
One of the key health risks that men face is — well, being a man. According to a recent study by the Cleveland Clinic, almost 60 percent of men do not see a healthcare provider on a regular basis for preventive care. Instead, they wait until they are seriously ill before seeing a medical specialist. …
Did you know that your genetics account for only about 25 percent of your chances of living to age 85? The rest is determined by your environment and lifestyle. Here are 12 ways to live longer. Laugh More Laughing appears to boost blood flow by more than 20 percent and may reduce the risk …
Men, It’s Time to Man Up. Use this handy 10-point checklist to make sure you are up to date and on time with your health screenings. Blood Cholesterol (age 35)All men 35 and older should have their blood cholesterol checked regularly. Men with any of the following conditions should begin checking at age 20: tobacco …
Men, It’s Time to Man Up. It’s time for men to step up to the plate when it comes to taking care of their health. Compared to women, men are more likely to drink alcohol, use tobacco and put off seeing a healthcare provider for regular checkups. These factors make men more likely to suffer …
Thanks to a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude, Larry Gatlin is living life to the fullest. During his long and successful career, Larry Gatlin has amassed 33 top-40 country music hits, most notably “All The Gold in California” and “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer To You),” which both hit #1 for The Gatlin …
An Ounce of Prevention: Part 1 We’ve all heard the expression “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Unfortunately, many of us are not getting the preventive care we need to help us live longer and healthier lives. At Hometown Hospital, we want to change that. In this issue of My Hometown …
