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Yesterday we discussed the importance of being open with others about your preventive health screening. There are several reasons that it is good to talk openly with people in your life about the fact that you are getting regular screening done for colon cancer, heart disease or other illnesses. So ... Continue Reading

One of the most important things that you can do for your health is to get regularly screened for diseases as recommended by your doctor. And one of the most important things that you can do for the health of others in your life is to be open with them about the fact that you are getting this screen ... Continue Reading

In true Holiday spirit this December cherish your heart and family. Although we tend to overindulge in food and wine over these coming weeks, maintaining heart health is vital to living well. While visiting loved ones and partaking in celebrations make an effort to eat properly and moderately, exe ... Continue Reading

Over the course of the past month or two virtual colonoscopies have been subject to strict scrutiny from the government and health insurers like Medicare and Medicaid. Much of the disputes have been over the effectiveness of the virtual scans in preventing colon cancer and if the healthcare provide ... Continue Reading

A recent opinion article asks the question of whether or not plastic surgery could have saved Britney Spears from bombing in her MTV performance. The thing about Britney, as pointed out by the article, is that she probably doesn't "need" cosmetic surgery if she's willing to make some adjustments to ... Continue Reading

Heart disease is the #1 killer of women contrary to popular belief that breast cancer is the leader. According to a survey by the Heart Foundation 4 out of 5 women were unaware of this fact (in Australia). Just like women undergo cervical cancer and mammogram tests yearly, they too should be check ... Continue Reading

Sleep apnea may be causing blood vessels to thicken which can cause heart disease. In general people with sleep apnea the viciously obstructive sleeping disorder has bothered many people alongside the possibility of inducing vascular and coronary ailments. One in every 50 women and one in every 25 Continue Reading

For the first time a study has been released showing findings about socioeconomic status and heart disease. The model examined is about risk factors for heart disease associated with socioeconomic status, and the researchers say it should be considered when patients are being treated. The Unite ... Continue Reading

A SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) scan shows a 3-dimensional view of all heart arteries. A new study suggests that using the SPECT scan with a calcium scan provides the best information for physicians to diagnose future health risks in patients with coronary disease. Adding a ca ... Continue Reading

We frequently attribute too-low screening rates to the fact that people need to be education about the importance of getting medical imaging scans such as scans for colon cancer. However, the problem may not always be that people aren't aware of the importance of getting such scans. In fact, people ... Continue Reading