Gambling Your Life Away?
When It Comes To Prostate Cancer, Consider The Odds
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men. One in six men will be diagnosed with the disease. Yet many men are too embarrassed, ignorant or indifferent to be checked for prostate cancer, a decision that could cost them their lives.
Think about it. If you knew the odds of being…
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The Comprehensive Diabetes Care Program At Main Street Hospital
Should you be concerned about having diabetes? Consider this startling fact: an estimated 105 million Americans have either diabetes or prediabetes, which is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes and its serious complications. Main Street Hospital is committed to providing our community with all the resources…
Diabetes is a chronic illness that occurs when too much glucose (sugar) stays in the blood. Symptoms of diabetes include unusual thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, extreme fatigue and frequent infections.
Over time, high blood sugar levels can cause a number of serious health complications, including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and amputation.
Anyone overweight and 45…
Almost 26 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Even more disturbing is the fact that seven million people have the disease but have not been diagnosed. Type 1 diabetes usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for more than 90 percent of all cases, usually occurs in people 45 and older.
Other risk factors for Type 2 diabetes:
• Being obese or…
Joe Gibbs knows how to win. As an NFL head coach, he led the Washington Redskins to four NFC titles and three Super Bowl championships. And since becoming a NASCAR team owner and launching Joe Gibbs Racing, he’s won three NASCAR Cup Series Championships, one with driver Bobby Labonte and two more with Tony Stewart.
Today, this Pro Football Hall of Fame coach is taking his winning attitude in…