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Sings of Stroke In general, you can use the FAST test to check for signs of stroke in yourself or a loved one.
Recognizing Stroke Warning Signs Saves Lives According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds and every 3.5 minutes a person dies of stroke.
Stroke Warning Signs There are several factors that can increase your risk for having a stroke.
Low-Dose CT Lung Scans According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
Low-Dose CT Lung Scans Reduce Cancer Deaths Finding lung cancer during its earliest stages increases your chances for a better outcome.
Eat Your Way to Better Gut Health Click to learn four ways to improve how your gut feels and functions: https://healthydrivenchicago.com/gut-health/eat-your-way-to-better-gut-health/.
Gut Health When you eat and how often you eat is individual to your medical history.
Four Way to Better Gut Health Although some conditions require a visit to the doctor, there are steps you can take at home to improve your gut health.
Better Gut Health According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, digestive diseases are the driving factor for more than 37 million visits to a doctor’s office each year.
Learn Your Family’s History of Heart Disease Heart disease is broad and includes many conditions, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.
Matters of the Heart February is Heart Month! Visit www.healthydrivenchicago.com for more information.
Learn Family History of Heart Disease Keep in mind that you may need to ask the questions a few different ways to make sure the person you are asking understands the information you are looking for and that you understand their responses.
Seven Questions to Learn Your Family’s History of Heart Disease Here’s an attention-getting fact: If 50% of your family has heart disease before age 50, you are at a 50% higher risk of having heart disease.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Many people go through life based on their own experiences but don’t think about what another person has been through.
DE&I in Healthcare Research shows clear discrepancies in healthcare. For example, we’ve found ZIP code affects lifespan and quality of life.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare Today’s world is more globalized with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences and cultures intersecting within our communities.
The Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare Research shows clear discrepancies in healthcare.
Stress-Free Tips for the Holidays Here are some additional tips to stay healthy and stress free during the holidays.
‘Tis the season to be jolly! For many, the holiday season is time for cheer and celebrating with loved ones.
Tips to Stay Healthy and Stress-Free During the Holidays ‘Tis the season to be jolly! For many, the holiday season is time for cheer and celebrating with loved ones. But it can also be a time of extra stress, pressure and items on the to-do list.
Holidays: Cheer, Stress and More Learn how to manage stress around the holidays.
Breast Cancer Nurse Navigators Benefit Patients Getting a breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. Patients often have questions about their diagnosis, what it means and when they should schedule appointments to get going with treatment. There is a lot of uncertainty and wondering, what is next?
Breast Cancer Nurse Navigators Patients are typically introduced to us after getting results from a biopsy. Nurse navigators take care of everything: scheduling appointments, providing education and support and answering questions.
How Breast Cancer Nurse Navigators Benefit Patients Every week, Edward-Elmhurst breast cancer nurse navigators have a multidisciplinary conference with surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and other providers to go through every patient’s chart.
Four Ways Breast Cancer Nurse Navigators Benefit Patients Here are the top four ways breast cancer nurse navigators support patients through their journey.
Get treatment for sports injuries Whether you are a professional athlete or weekend warrior, getting sidelined from a favorite activity is the worst.
Prevent Sports Injuries Here are eight steps you can take to stay healthy and avoid the bench.
Eight Tips to Prevent Sports Injuries Whether you are a professional athlete or weekend warrior, getting sidelined from a favorite activity is the worst.
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