The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland in the front of neck that affects your entire body. The hormones your thyroid gland makes are secreted into the blood and carried into tissues throughout you body. These hormones keep your organs…
Read moreAside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S. Learn more about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
Read moreJust over one in 10 Americans has diabetes—and one in three has prediabetes. Learn about diabetes risk factors, symptoms, and more.
Read moreHoliday eating has been shown to contribute to cumulative weight gain over the years. Here are some ways to reduce your caloric intake, but still enjoy your holiday feast! 1. Avoid skipping meals. Skipping meals to “save calories” is rarely…
Read moreIt’s October, which is a very important month—Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are a lot of ways that you can help yourself—and women in need—by getting educated and self-screening regularly. What Is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer is a disease in…
Read morePoets have written about it. Musicians have sung about it. We even have a holiday dominated by pictures of it all over the place. It has become the universal symbol of love. We’re talking about the heart, something we can’t…
Read moreWe’ve all been told to sit up straight and not slouch. But that’s not just nagging; those commands are actually good pieces of advice for alleviating back pain. Tens of millions of Americans experience back pain at any given time….
Read moreIf you want to stay healthy, you have to give your body what it needs. That means providing a steady supply of vitamins and minerals to help everything from bone health to circulation and even the look and feel of…
Read moreAge 50 is a big milestone. You have a lot of life experience and memories, but you still have a lot of life left to live. And you want to make sure that the muscle in your chest – your…
Read moreWhat: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States each year. At Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital, we believe prevention is the best medicine. As part of Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital’s Early Detection Connection series of community health events, men and women above…
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