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COVID-19 On The Rise – How You Can Help
As a country and community, we have been battling COVID-19 for more than a year and a half. We have seen more than half a million Americans lose their lives to this deadly illness during that time. Nearly 14,000 of those deaths have been within the state of Tennessee, and more than 2,000 here within…
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Take steps to protect your heart in the summer heat
Summer is a great time for picnics, gardening, hiking, and water sports. However, the high temperatures associated with the summer months can often put additional stress on your heart. If you have heart disease or risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, you may be at increased risk for heat stress…
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Controlling your high blood pressure can be a matter of life and death
High blood pressure (HBP), or hypertension, is one of the leading risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Left untreated, it can also lead to other medical issues such as heart failure, kidney disease, vision problems and even dementia. A study by the National Institutes of Health has found that after nearly 15 years on…
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Heart Disease Goes Undiagnosed in Many Women
Despite the significant medical advancements over the past 20 years, heart disease continues to go undiagnosed in many women. Most people don’t realize that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States and accounts for nearly 1 in 4 deaths each year. If you live here in Tennessee, your…
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Smoking and COVID – 19
It’s common knowledge that smoking is bad for your health. Smokers have significantly increased rates of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and lung disease. In fact, the CDC states that smoking is responsible for nearly 1 in 5 deaths each year. But with the arrival of COVID 19, smoking became even riskier. Smokers are more likely…
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