Do you know what COPD stands for? I didn’t until my father-in-law died from this debilitating disease. COPD is the acronym for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and there is no known cure. The primary cause is smoking and he was a heavy smoker. From my memories, he had many of these symptoms by his early fifties: […]
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Prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate gland start to grow uncontrollably. The prostate is a gland found only in males. It makes some of the fluid that is part of semen. The prostate is below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The size of the prostate changes with age. In younger […]
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Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body. The disease occurs almost entirely in women, but men can get it, too. Most breast cancers […]
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Lung cancer persists as No. 1 killer By the time symptoms appear, it’s too late for medical treatment to save most patients By Claire Hughes Updated 3:59 pm, Sunday, March 6, 2016 http://www.timesunion.com ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— The leading cause of cancer death among both men and women is lung cancer. There are three main types of lung cancer. Non-Small Cell Lung […]
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Most cancers develop because of changes (mutations) in genes. A normal cell may become a cancer cell after a series of gene changes occur. Tobacco use, certain viruses, or other factors in a person’s lifestyle or environment can cause such changes in certain types of cells. Some gene changes that increase the risk of cancer […]
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The five leading causes of death in the United States are heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, and unintentional injuries. Together they accounted for 63 percent of all U.S. deaths in 2010, with rates for each cause varying greatly from state to state. The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, analyzed premature deaths (before age […]
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Visiting my family is a spiritual boost! See my blog posts next week to find which type of cancer is the leading cause of death among both men and women.
My brother-in-law Jim Vespa was electrocuted on the job when he was only 33 years old. My sister Jill and their two young school aged children Dawn and Brad were left without a husband and dad in an instant. Jim was like a brother to my biological brothers and me. I will never forget his […]
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Optimism and a sense of purpose in life are associated with longer survival. A mind-body connection ties mental and emotional well- being to the health of the heart. Having a positive attitude is also important. Stay positive and find your purpose. Stress and negative emotional states such as anger raise the heart rate and blood […]
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Heart disease is the #1 cause of premature death and disability in the United States. There is research that shows that 80% of heart disease is preventable through lifestyle! It is empowering that a person can take an active role in their heart health. Choose ways to move more that you enjoy and will do […]
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