2014 Issue 4 Fall Arthritis Health & Wellness Safety & Prevention
Are you experiencing pain, swelling or stiffness in or around a joint, perhaps in your hands, hips, knees or feet? If so, you should see your doctor. You may be one of the more than 52 million Americans who suffer from arthritis. More than 60 percent of arthritis sufferers in the U.S. are women.
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. The most common form of the disease is osteoarthritis. It…
2014 Issue 4 Fall Cancer Care Health & Wellness Safety & Prevention Uncategorized
From red meat to white sugar, you’ve probably heard enough about foods that may increase the risk of cancer. So let’s go positive. Here are seven foods that may actually reduce the risk of cancer.
Broccoli
Related foods: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale
You can eat broccoli raw as a snack or steam it for a healthy side dish. Broccoli is thought to be particularly effective in reducing t…
2014 Issue 4 Fall Cancer Care Health & Wellness Safety & Prevention Uncategorized Women's Health
38%
According to the American Cancer Society, that’s the number of women who will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime.
At Main Street Hospital, we provide both the resources and the technology for the detection, diagnosis, treatment, support and follow-up care that this community needs in the fight against cancer. Every day, our team of physicians, nurses, technologists and…
2014 Issue 4 Fall Cancer Care Safety & Prevention Women's Health
About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately, the death rate for the disease has been decreasing, thanks, in part, to early detection. The American Cancer Society recommends the following screening guidelines for breast cancer.
A Mammogram Every Year
Starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as the woman is in good health.
Clinical Breast Exam
Every year…
2014 Issue 4 Fall Cancer Care Health & Wellness Safety & Prevention Women's Health
There are many risk factors for breast cancer that you can’t control. Age is one. About 2 in 3 invasive breast cancers are found in women 55 or older. A family history of the disease and having dense breast tissue are other risk factors. But here’s some good news: a few simple lifestyle changes can reduce the risk.
Stay Active: One study from the Women’s Health Initiative found that…
2014 Issue 4 Fall Cancer Care Diagnostic Services Safety & Prevention Uncategorized
2014 is the 30th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the past three decades, tremendous progress has made in the awareness, detection and treatment of the disease.
Screening rates have increased
The percentage of women getting mammograms has increased from 29 percent in 1987 to more than 67 percent.
More birthdays celebrated
More than 200,000 breast…
2014 Issue 4 Fall Cancer Care Health & Wellness Women's Health
Jennifer O’Neill is an internationally acclaimed model, actress, speaker, and author. For three decades, she was the face and spokesperson for Cover Girl cosmetics and is perhaps best known for her role in the 1971 film Summer of ’42. The mother of three, Jennifer now lives on a farm near Nashville, where she helps veterans and their families enjoy the therapeutic wonder of horses through her…
2014 Issue 4 Fall Cancer Care Diagnostic Services Safety & Prevention
2014 is the 30th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the past three decades, tremendous progress has made in the awareness, detection and treatment of the disease.
Screening rates have improved dramatically
The percentage of women getting mammograms has increased from
29 percent in 1987 to more than 67 percent.
More birthdays have been celebrated
More than…
2014 Issue 4 Fall Cancer Care Health & Wellness Safety & Prevention Women's Health
38%
According to the American Cancer Society, that’s the number of women who will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime.
At Main Street Hospital, we provide both the resources and the technology for the detection, diagnosis, treatment, support and follow-up care that this community needs in the fight against cancer. Every day, our team of physicians, nurses, technologists and…
2014 Issue 4 Fall Cancer Care Health & Wellness Safety & Prevention
From red meat to white sugar, you’ve probably heard enough about foods that may increase the risk of cancer. So let’s go positive. Here are seven foods that may actually reduce the risk of cancer.
Broccoli
Related foods: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale
You can eat broccoli raw as a snack or steam it for a healthy side dish. Broccoli is thought to be particularly effective in reducing t…