Helping Mr. Sandman
A good night’s sleep is important for good health. Unfortunately, an estimated 70 million Americans have a hard time falling or staying asleep. They suffer from a wide variety of sleep disorders – everything from snoring and sleep apnea to insomnia and restless leg syndrome. Lack of sleep contributes to chronic tiredness, weight gain, depression and other healt…
Screen for Life – Your Life
March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Over 50? It’s time to talk to your doctor about scheduling a regular screening for colorectal cancer.
Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. There are no symptoms for colorectal cancer during the first stages of the disease. That’s the reason…
Live it Out
Here are 4 simple ways you can live heart-smart. And if you need some motivation, just remember: 80 percent of heart disease and stroke is preventable!
1) Eat Smart: Avoid foods with saturated fats and trans fats. Choose meat and poultry that is lean. Eat more fish. Cut down on salt. Include plenty of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy products in your…
Are You at Risk?
Some risk factors for heart disease, such as growing older or a family history of the disease can’t be changed. But fortunately, there are risk factors you can control:
High blood pressure (HBP): HBP is known as the Silent Killer because it can go undetected for years. That’s the reason it’s so important to have your blood pressure checked regularly.
Hig…
Take This to Heart
One out of three Americans have the disease that kills more people in the United States than any other medical condition, yet 80 percent of these cases are preventable. Given these facts, wouldn’t you and your family want to do everything you could to prevent this disease?
Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death in the United States. In the next 24…
2008 Issue 2 May Women's Health
Monday, May 12 is National Women’s Check-up Day
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2008 Issue 2 May Women's Health
Menopause—Separating Myth From Fact
“Menopause is a natural event in a woman’s life,” says Dr. (name, title). “It occurs when the ovaries no longer produce eggs and menstruation stops.” Women today feel much more at ease in discussing the topic with their physician. Unfortunately some common misperceptions about menopause still persist. Here are four of the most…
2008 Issue 2 May Women's Health
Building Stronger Bones
How You Can Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Have you ever wondered why, as you grow older, the more susceptible you are to suffering a hip fracture in a fall or breaking other bones? In many cases, the cause is a disease called osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis occurs when your body loses bone mass more quickly than it can rebuild it. Some 44 million Americans over the age of…
2008 Issue 2 May Women's Health
Three Keys to Fighting Arthritis
1.) Lose weight. The more you weigh, the more you stress your joints.
2.) Don’t overuse pain relievers. This will just mask the problem, and that will put more stress on the joint.
3.) Exercise and stretch regularly. Exercise strengthens the muscles around joints and provides more supports. It also removes waste products from the joints. Stretching…
2008 Issue 2 May Women's Health
Fighting Arthritis
New Techniques Are Providing Relief For Women
If you’re a woman suffering from arthritis, you’re not alone. More than 70 million Americans, most of them women, suffer from one of the more than 100 forms of arthritis.
“The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis,” says Dr. (name, title). “Osteoarthritis is a degenerativ…