American Heart Month is recognized in the month of February and brings awareness to the importance of cardiovascular health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, heart disease is currently the leading cause of death for both men and women and people of most ethnic and racial …
Glaucoma is the main cause of permanent blindness, affecting over 60 million people worldwide, including over 3 million in the United States. Glaucoma sneaks up on a person without causing symptoms, and a person can lose up to 40 percent of their vision before even noticing a problem. January is …
As we age, our chance of suffering a fall increases, especially for people over age 65. If you have fallen in the past, your chances of falling again are doubled. For older adults, the risk of suffering an injury such as a broken hip, head injury, or other broken bone …
We all know smoking is bad for our health, but did you know smoking cigarettes is the cause of almost 9 out of 10 lung cancer diagnoses? Furthermore, tobacco smoke has more than 7,000 chemicals, hundreds of those being toxic, and approximately 70 of them can cause cancer. According to …
Every year families across the nation are affected by breast or cervical cancer diagnoses. Cancer does not discriminate; it can show up at any time. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. That is an alarming …
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month to draw attention to atrial fibrillation symptoms and help patients become more proactive to get an earlier diagnosis. Staying vigilant about your health is a great way to stay ahead of any issues and catch the problem faster, which can save lives. It is …
