Between Netflix and limitless fast food options, the temptations to indulge are vast and varied. While it’s not surprising that our lifestyle choices impact our overall wellness, did you know that healthy living can prevent or even reverse as much as 80 percent of chronic disease?
The third most-common cancer in the U.S., colorectal cancer, happens when abnormal cells grow and form tumors in the colon or rectum. While this life-threatening disease can often be successfully treated when caught in its earliest stages, only about half of people older than 50 receive the necessary screening tests to detect or prevent colorectal cancer.
Reasons why adults between 50 and 75 are not up-to-date with colorectal cancer screening include:
While heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., there’s good news: Treatment advancements continue to improve, and perhaps even more importantly, prevention is trending. That means more and more of us are finally realizing we have power when it comes to our own health and longevity.
Americans tend to have an all-or-nothing mindset when it comes to eating, and for generations, we’ve been told to forgo fat because it raises cholesterol and increases our risk of heart disease.
After decades of research, however, experts are questioning and reevaluating the link between fat and heart disease. The skinny is, researchers now believe the relationship between cholesterol and heart disease is much more complicated than it was thought to be in the 1960s, when concerns over fat intake reached a fever pitch.
Yes, it's true; the new school year is just a couple of short weeks away. The last day of summer may be September 22 on the calendar, but for kids and teens the end of summer is when school begins again.
The start of a new school year can be stressful for both kids and their parents. This year, be prepared. Start transitioning now with these tips:
Holland Hospital's new website makes it easier to find content that's most important to you. The website is built for the future: a mobile-responsive user experience that loads faster and looks great on all devices – smartphones, tablets and computers. The website was completely rebuilt with you in mind with concise, informative, engaging content, plus fewer clicks to find a doctor or to discover videos on topics that impact your health and wellness. Here are some highlights:
At Holland Hospital, our goal is to put our patients first. For 100 years, you and your neighbors have counted on us to deliver care that’s not only compassionate and cutting edge, but also convenient. That’s why, with the introduction of mysecurebill.com, we’re now making paying for the care you receive easier than ever before.