Archive for November, 2008

Obesity: Do You Know Your BMI?

Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:44 No Comments

Do you know what a BMI is? Do you know yours? If you don’t you need to find out.
With the rate of obesity increasing at an alarming rate, the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and high blood pressure are huge. It’s everyone’s role to be proactive to stay healthy and keep obesity at [...]

This was posted under category: Obesity

Navigating the Hospital Experience

Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:42 No Comments

Being admitted to the hospital as a patient can be a frightening overhwhelming experience for you and your family. Here are some Simple tips to help navigate you through your hospital experience. First, always be proactive and take charge of your health; it’s important to communicate with your doctors and nurses. You must be completely [...]

This was posted under category: Quality Health Care

High Blood Pressure

Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:41 No Comments

High blood pressure: the silent killer, are you at risk? High blood pressure is known as the silent killer because there are no symptoms. According to the American Heart Association, 1 in 3 adults has high blood pressure and nearly 1/3 doesn’t even know it! There are steps that you can take to keep high [...]

This was posted under category: Adults, Conditions, Heart Disease

Heart Disease and Women

Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:40 No Comments

Heart disease is the number one killer of woman in America today and it is largely preventable! The symptoms of a heart attack in women can often be different than in men. Women can experience back pain, neck and jaw pain, nausea, vomitting, fatigue and shortness of breath. It’s important to take charge of your [...]

This was posted under category: Women's Health

Freshman 15

Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:38 No Comments

Heading off to college is such an exciting time; for young adults, learning to live independently without mom or dad can be exciting, challenging and fun! It’s a time grow academically and socially, but it can also be stressful. It’s important to stay healthy. With all the demands, your health can suffer. It’s important to [...]

This was posted under category: Teens