Every 40 seconds, someone in America experiences a heart attack. But here’s the good news: Up to 80 percent of heart attacks and strokes are preventable. That’s the reason Hometown Hospital encourages you to take the necessary steps to decrease your risk of having a heart attack. It starts by scheduling an annual physical exam …
At Hometown Hospital, we understand that women face a unique set of health challenges that are different than men. That’s the reason we provide a comprehensive range of services for women’s health issues. Let’s take a closer look at specific areas of the body, and some of the most common medical problems that affect women. …
With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, now is the time to get serious about this disease.Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among American women. In fact, about one in eight American women (12%) will be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetime. To help women better understand this important health …
If you’re like me, you know somebody whose life has been affected by breast cancer, either directly or as a family member or friend. Fortunately, there’s good news about this all-too-common disease. Doctors are having greater and greater success treating breast cancer, especially if it’s caught early. That’s the reason we’ve devoted much of this …
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It was supposed to be a public service, a way to inform millions of American women about the importance of having a mammogram and possibly save hundreds of lives. In 2013, Amy Robach, now a co-anchor on ABC News’ 20/20 and a featured reporter for Good Morning America, agreed to have her first mammogram on-air …
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We all know that men and women are different in many ways. But perhaps you’ve never thought about this difference: Men die at higher rates than women from a host of different diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Women also outlive men by five years, and the gap is widening. Obviously, men need to …
Dr. Drew Pinsky Discusses the Lessons He Learned after Being Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer As the host of the long-running syndicated radio show Loveline and Dr. Drew Midday Live on KABC radio, Dr. Drew Pinsky has shared his advice with thousands of people. And he’s helped thousands more as a board-certified internist and addiction-medicine specialist. …
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34 —Percentage of people hospitalized for a stroke who are younger than 65 years old. 75—Percentage of Americans who have a hard time naming a single warning sign of stroke. 80—Percentage of strokes that are preventable. 32,000—Number of brain cells that die each minute during a stroke, 795,000—Number of people who have a stroke each …
The #1 health problem in the United States is heart disease, the narrowing or blockage of the arteries or veins that provide oxygen and blood to the heart and body tissue. Left untreated, heart disease can lead to a heart attack or stroke. With February being American Heart Month, Hometown Hospital wants you and your family …
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How much do you really know about stroke? Answer these questions True or False and find out how you did below. There are warning signs to a stroke. A stroke can occur in your brain or your heart. Strokes only happen to older people. Race is a risk factor for stroke. More women die from …
