Recent Posts in Blog Category 31 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2. Go to page 1 2 Next Jun 29 Benefits of Staying Hydrated Health Benefits of Drinking Water Grabbing a tall glass of water is more than thirst-quenching and refreshing; staying adequately hydrated plays an ... Continue Reading Jun 17 Henry County Hospital Cardiology: Lifesaving care is just a heartbeat away Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of over 600,000 people every year. The key to reducing this ... Continue Reading Jun 1 Do Wounds Heal Slower as We Age? Factors that Contribute to Slower Wound Healing As we continue to age, many of our body functions become less efficient—including our ability to ... Continue Reading May 20 Health Tips for the Aging Man Men’s Guide to Navigating the Road to Older Age As men continue to age, they may go through many hormonal and physical changes throughout their ... Continue Reading May 15 What is Male Menopause? (Andropause) Understanding Andropause For women, getting later in age is associated with mood swings and hot flashes—but do men go through similar hormonal ... Continue Reading May 11 The Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screenings The Importance of Routine Colon Cancer Screenings Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, which occurs when cells in the colon ... Continue Reading May 4 Men and Diabetes Men are at a higher risk of developing diabetes at a lower weight than women, which can lead to an array of dangerous health complications. Here's ... Continue Reading Feb 14 Why Heart Attacks Increase in The Winter Cooler Temperatures and Cardiovascular Disease As the temperature continues to drop, the risk of experiencing a heart attack is on the rise—but ... Continue Reading Jan 29 Diabetes and Your Heart Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , over 29 million Americans currently have ... Continue Reading Jan 23 The Link Between Your Thyroid and Joint Pain How Are My Thyroid and Joint Pain Related? It is commonly believed that joint health is solely dependent on age and genetics. However, research shows ... Continue Reading Jan 21 Knowing Your Risks of Cervical Cancer Knowing Your Risks of Cervical Cancer The cervix is located in the birth canal, where the uterus connects to the vagina. Cervical cancer is a ... Continue Reading Nov 25 When to Consider Pain Management When you hear the term “pain management,” you may think of surgery or medication. Though these may be the most commonly known ways to deal ... Continue Reading Nov 18 Diabetes and Wound Care What Diabetics Should Know About Wound Care At some point in their lives, everyone experiences a cut, wound, or burn. Though it’s a part of ... Continue Reading Oct 25 Breast Biopsies and Mammogram Myths When it comes to breast cancer, the best course of action is prevention. Spotting early symptoms and keep up with routine testing helps identify ... Continue Reading Oct 18 Spotting Sudden Cardiac Arrest Since it is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, knowing how to react during a sudden cardiac arrest can be life or death. If a ... Continue Reading Sep 26 When to Schedule a Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) What is an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)? Using a long flexible tube with a camera at the end, an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD ) is inserted ... Continue Reading Aug 22 Preparing for Gallbladder Removal In the upper right side of your abdomen, right below your liver, sits your pear-shaped gallbladder. Your liver makes bile (roughly 3 to 5 cups daily) ... Continue Reading Jul 29 Causes and Treatments for Hernias What is a Hernia? Your muscles and tissues are there to hold your organs in place. When they become weak and strained, your organs can push through, ... Continue Reading Jul 19 What to Know Before a Colonoscopy One of the best defenses against most cancers is early detection. For colon cancer, this is especially vital. Though there are several acceptable ... Continue Reading Jun 28 Living With Chronic Pelvic Pain For anyone living with chronic pain, it can often feel like an everyday battle to get through your day-to-day — your quality of life can suffer. ... Continue Reading Jun 14 The Benefits of Cancer Pain Management When you are undergoing cancer treatments, the number of questions you may have might seem endless. It's important to note that when it comes to your ... Continue Reading Apr 30 Fighting Springtime Headaches For some, a headache can be a yearly event; for other’s, it can be an on and off again thing, sometimes more during specific seasons (like ... Continue Reading Apr 17 What's Causing My Muscle Spasms? At some point in life, everyone has experienced a muscle cramp or spasm. Whether it hits you in the middle of the night or after a morning jog, they ... Continue Reading Mar 29 Your Complete Women’s Health Checklist Daily life can be consumed with work, errands, celebrations and a ton of things to check off your to-do list. We know that when you have a bunch of ... Continue Reading Mar 21 The Truth About Midwifes and Hydrotherapy When it comes to figuring out your birth plan, the options can seem endless and possibly a bit overwhelming. Do you want anyone in the room with you? ... Continue Reading 31 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2. Go to page 1 2 Next