Test your knowledge about men’s health by answering these six true-or-false questions. Answers are provided below. True or False? 1) 30 percent of a man’s health is determined by genetics.2) Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men.3) Men cannot get breast cancer.4) Men should not worry about osteoporosis (low bone …
Man’s Guide: Choosing a Primary Care Provider (And Why You Need One) According to the Mayo Clinic, men over 50 years of age should have a yearly physical exam, and men under 50 should have a physical exam every three to five years. The reason is simple and straightforward. Having a regular physical, …
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, which is the second most common type of cancer in men. That is why every man should be concerned about his prostate health. Here is a quick overview of you need to know. What is the prostate? The prostate is a reproductive organ located directly …
6 Numbers to Know By Heart As Deborah Norville discovered, your thyroid is an important but often overlooked part of your body. Located on the front of your neck, this butterfly-shaped gland regulates your blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate and weight. When you have a health issue with your thyroid, your whole body can …
New Guidelines for Colorectal Screening For decades, the American Cancer Society recommended that adults who are at average risk for colorectal cancer start having regular colonoscopies at age 50. Recently, however, that recommendation has changed. The newest guideline is that colorectal cancer screenings should begin at age 45. Why the change? Cases of colorectal cancer …
When a potential heart attack victim arrives at Hometown Hospital, our team of ER physicians, nurses and medical specialists take immediate action. Their first treatments focus on opening the blockage that triggered the attack. Beta-blockers decrease chest pain and improve blood flow. ACE Inhibitors block the production of an enzyme that causes blood vessels to …
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1) Women under 50 are more likely than men of the same age to die of a heart attack.2) Most heart attacks occur at night.3) A yearly flu shot may benefit your heart.4) Living alone has no impact on your heart health.5) One in three American adults have high blood pressure. 1) True. In fact, …
It’s a common misperception that heart disease mainly affects men. The truth, however, is that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. Even though women have fewer heart attacks than men, women are 60 percent more likely to die in the first year after an attack. Given these facts, …
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, which occurs when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or in an irregular way. With AFib, the upper chambers of the heart 2.7 million Number of Americans who have AFib: 12.1 million Number of Americans expected to have AFib in 20 years 5x Increase …
Choose My Hometown Hospital for Expert Heart Care That’s Always Ready and Always Close to Home. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States, causing about one in four deaths. Because heart disease is so prevalent and serious, My Hometown Hospital offers a full range of diagnostic technology and therapeutic …
