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Someone dies of heart disease in the United States every 40 seconds. Don’t be a statistic! Take action today by making any of these five simple changes.

Stop SmokingThe most important thing you can do to improve your overall heath and reduce your risk for heart disease is to stop smoking. In fact, you are twice as likely to have a heart attack if you smoke compared to a non-smoker.

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90% of Americans older than 55 are at risk for high blood pressure.Approximately 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes or arthritis.Almost 26% of Americans age 65 and older have diabetes, about 11.8 million seniors.Every 13 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall.One in four older adults experience a behaviora…

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Growing old brings a new set of health issues for most people. To face these challenges, seniors need the comprehensive range of medical services, technology and expertise available at Main Street Hospital. Here’s a brief overview of some of the services we provide for five of the most common health problems that seniors often face.Heart DiseaseThe greatest factor for increased heart disease is…

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Do you or a loved one have a wound that’s not healing? If you do, it’s time to get serious about seeking medical help.Every year about 6.5 million Americans suffer from a non-healing wound that needs professional medical treatment. A wound that fails to heal is often a sign of an underlying medical condition such as diabetes or vascular disease. And if the wound becomes infected, t…

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25% of American adults have two or more chronic health conditions.
36% of Medicare beneficiaries have four or more chronic conditions.
50% of American adults have one or more chronic health conditions.
70% of all deaths are caused by chronic disease.
86% of all healthcare spending is for people with two or more chronic healt…

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Chronic disease, defined as any medical condition that lasts more than three months, seems to be everywhere. About half of all American adults—117 million people—have at least one chronic medical condition. At age 65, those numbers increase dramatically. Approximately 92% of seniors have at least one chronic disease, and 77% have at least two. Chronic diseases are responsible for 7 of 10…

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A non-healing wound can be a sign of diabetes, one of the most common chronic diseases. It’s estimated that 6.5 million diabetics suffer with chronic non-healing wounds. Because diabetes can also cause nerve damage that disrupts pain signals, it easy for a diabetic not to know they have a wound, especially on the bottom of their feet. A simple break in the skin can quickly become infected,…

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The lupus that affects Toni Braxton is just one of 80 different autoimmune diseases that affect up to 50 million Americans. With an autoimmune disease, a person’s own immune system attacks the body’s tissue instead of attacking viruses and bacteria. Women are much more likely than men to have an autoimmune disease. In fact, it’s estimated that 75 percent of autoimmune cases are women. For…

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Do you have a chronic medical condition, one that has lasted more than three months? Chances are you do. About half of all American adults—117 million people—have at least one chronic medical condition, from high blood pressure and diabetes to arthritis and lupus. Many of these medical conditions have no cure. But with expert advice, support and encouragement, they can be managed in many…

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One in four
If you’re over the age of 60, those are the odds that you have diabetes, which can cause serious medical problems for your eyes, ears, kidneys, nerves and feet. For example, hearing loss is twice as common for seniors with diabetes. There’s also an increased risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
With diabetes, your body does not make enough insulin or does…

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