2014 Issue 3 Summer
The Bad News
One out of every six American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. 223,000 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. A man is 35 percent more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than a woman is to have breast cancer.
The Good News
Prostate cancer is one of the most easily detected and easily cured forms of cancer. More than 2.5 million…
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2014 Issue 3 Summer
Consider these alarming facts:
• 69% of American adults are either overweight or obese.
• 36% of American adults are obese. That will increase to 44% by 2030 if rates don’t change.
• Childhood obesity has quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years. More than one-third of children under 18 are overweight or obese.
Obesity increases the risk for heart disease,…
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2014 Issue 3 Summer
Do you have a wound that isn’t healing properly?
If you do, you’re not alone. It could be an ulcer on your foot or a burn not healing after a month. An estimated 6.5 million Americans suffer from a non-healing wound serious enough to require professional treatment. Our Wound Care program provides a comprehensive range of treatment options, including topical medications, specialized…
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2014 Issue 3 Summer
Choosing a personal physician is an important decision. After all, you want to find a person who gives you the care you deserve. You want to choose a doctor who inspires your confidence. Yet many people spend more time buying a car than thinking about who should be their physician. So look around. Ask questions. And keep the following recommendations in mind as you make your decision.
1)…
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2014 Issue 3 Summer
At Main Street Hospital, we have a team of internal medicine specialists, pediatricians, and family practice physicians who are ready to serve you and your family by providing a lifetime of care. After all, when it comes to your health and the health of your family, seeing a primary care physician on a regular basis and building a long-term relationship offers many benefits.
Benefit #1: Better…
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2014 Issue 3 Summer
Quick. Answer these two simple questions.
1. Are you a postmenopausal woman or a man age 50 or older?
2. Have you recently broken a bone?
If you answered “Yes” to both questions, talk to your doctor about having a bone density test to check for osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, a bone density test is the only way to diagnose osteoporosis, which occurs…
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2014 Issue 3 Summer
Just Do It!
You don’t have to be a marathon runner to enjoy the many health benefits produced by exercise. Just set aside 30 minutes at least five times a week on your daily calendar. If that’s not possible, try three 10-minute or two 15-minutes sessions. What’s important to remember is that you need at least two hours and 30 minutes of aerobic exercise each week. Do something you enjoy,…
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2014 Issue 3 Summer
Super Advice For Super Moms
Niki Taylor has graced the covers of hundreds of magazines, including Vogue, Elle and Seventeen, during her 25-year modeling career. She’s also appeared as a spokesmodel for CoverGirl, Liz Claiborne, L’Oreal and Gap. It may sound like a glamorous life. But as a wife and mother of four children, Niki must deal with the same challenge faced by moms across America…
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2014 Issue 3 Summer
The Bad News
One out of every six American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. 223,000 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. A man is 35 percent more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than a woman is to have breast cancer.
The Good News
Prostate cancer is one of the most easily detected and easily cured forms of cancer. More than 2.5 million…
Read more »
2014 Issue 3 Summer
Choosing a personal physician is an important decision. After all, you want to find a person who gives you the care you deserve. You want to choose a doctor who inspires your confidence. Yet many people spend more time buying a car than thinking about who should be their physician. So look around. Ask questions. And keep the following recommendations in mind as you make your decision.
1)…
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