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- “About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year –that’s 1 in every 4 deaths.
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.
Knowing Yourself Is Helpful
We have regularly written about the value of health care knowledge. For example, see: Insights on Health Literacy. Health Rankings in America . Cancer Health.…
Read moreCelebrities Are Just Like Us
As we well know, fame and fortune do not ensure our health. For most of us though, we usually don’t have the world able to read about our maladies through social media.…
Read moreInsights on Health Literacy
In the United States, how much do people know and understand about various health issues? For many, the answer is unfortunately not much.
Consider a few of the highlights from the report “America’s Health Literacy: Why We Need Accessible Health Information.”…
Read morePlease Be Careful in the Cold
The current cold wave can have a dramatic effect on our health. PLEASE be smart. And best wishes to those dealing with sub-zero temperatures today.
In this post, we present two infographics: one for handling the current cold wave and the other for being prepared for a future cold weather event.…
Read moreToo Many Americans Putting Off Medical Care
Unfortunately, a large number of Americans put off getting proper medical care. Why? Often, because they cannot afford it.
Consider the results of recent research by Earnin, as reported by Peter Griffin:
“Health care is an essential part of many Americans lives.…
Read moreSometimes Overlooked Cancer Causes
It is imperative that we understand as much as possible about cancer. That is why we published these earlier posts: Being Smart About Your Health.…
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