According to the Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood, that’s roughly 36,000 units of red blood cells per day needed in the U.S. alone. By donating blood you help patients suffering from sickle cell disease, accidents, burn victims, heart surgery, organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. To put…
According to the American Heart Association, about 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. If performed immediately, CPR can double or even triple chances of survival for a victim of cardiac arrest.
February is heart health month. Click here to learn more about our Go Red! educational events. Heart disease has been the leading cause of death for women since 1908. Every year since 1984, more women than men have died of heart disease. Women are twice as likely as men to die after a heart attack.…
Looking to ramp up the flavor in your cooking? Reach for the spice rack the next time you’re in the kitchen. Not only will you add flavor to your food, but you’ll also boost your health in the process. Here are some herbs and spices that are great flavor enhancers and offer some unexpected health…
If you are part of the one in three adults in the United States who have high levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol, you are at greater risk for a heart attack or stroke. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for high cholesterol. Recently, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new…
Winter chores and recreational activities such as shoveling snow, skiing, skating, and sledding can be all fun and games until you get hurt. Even simple things like slipping on an icy sidewalk can cause injury, muscle strains, sprains and spasms, leading to pain and stiffness. Prevent pain and injury by taking the proper precautions before…
Rita, 72, of Ridge started smoking at age 19 when she left for college. Later in life, work as a regional bank manager in West Palm Beach, FL and raising a family brought some stress. Cigarettes provided her relief. After more than 40 years of smoking and several attempts to stop, she finally quit in…
Emergency Departments (ED) are busy places, filled with people who have a range of medical problems. Not understanding how ED’s work can be confusing and somewhat frustrating. So we put together a list of our frequently asked questions and had our ED professionals respond.
Not everything you may hear or read about breast cancer is true. Dr. Michelle Price, breast imaging specialist at the Fortunato Breast Health Center, helps set the record straight on 10 common myths.
Most of us are aware that good nutrition, a balanced diet and regular physical activity are key components of overall health. However, it may come as a surprise that proper nutrition is an essential component of maintaining back and spine health, including the prevention and healing of back problems. Maintaining a healthy weight and body…