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February is American Heart Month

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February is American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month. During a time when many people are focused on Valentine’s hearts, it’s also a time to take stock of the muscle that keeps us alive and kicking.

Routine Screening Mammography – The Key to Early Detection

Routine Screening Mammography – The Key to Early Detection

Apart from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, affecting roughly one in eight. While that percentage has remained static for decades, the average 5-year survival rate has risen to 90%. When breast cancer is discovered early, while isolated within the breast, the 5-year survival rate jumps to 99%, making early discovery paramount.

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Heart Disease – How You Can Help Stop It Before It Stops You

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Heart Disease – How You Can Help Stop It Before It Stops You

According to the US Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the number one cause of death among Americans, striking approximately 610,000 men and women annually. To put it in perspective, heart disease accounts for 1 out of 4 deaths each year.