Facing Cancer Together Scott Hamilton is not alone in being diagnosed with cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, almost 42% of men and 40 % of women will develop cancer in their lifetime. Today, however, thanks to more accurate diagnoses, advances in treatment options and a greater willingness among you and I to be …
For Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, Overcoming Cancer Multiple Times Has Brought a New Perspective on Life Scott Hamilton has been a fighter his whole life. At the age of two, Scott came down with a mysterious illness that stunted his growth, followed by six years of unsuccessful treatments. Despite that major setback, Scott went …
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 …
Test your knowledge about women’s health by answering these six true-or-false questions. True or False? 1) A woman’s bone density begins to decrease after age 50.2) The risk of heart disease is six times higher for women with diabetes.3) Post-menopausal women need to increase their calcium intake. 4) Women are less likely to suffer mental …
