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A guide to women’s heart health

...The good news, though, is that many of them can be modified with lifestyle changes and/or medications. Risk factors include: High blood pressure High cholesterol Diabetes Smoking Obesity Eating an...

Oral Care

Are dental implants right for you?

...One of the biggest concerns is smoking. Wound healing is compromised for smokers, and smoking and can lead to implant failure, Sharma said. However, some smokers may still be able...

Wellness

Seniors: Be especially careful with winter illnesses

...the risks, Cash said. Smoking, for instance, and even second-hand smoke can increase the chances of complications from respiratory illness. How to decrease risks Annual vaccinations are very important for...

Cancer

Lowering your risk for pancreatic cancer

...developing pancreatic cancer is having chronic pancreatitis. “Chronic pancreatitis is long-term inflammation of the pancreas,” Soldani explained, “and that’s often seen with patients with heavy alcohol use or smoking.” Smoking cessation and reducing...

Ear, Nose & Throat

Understanding head and neck cancer

...alcohol use. “It is important to note that smoking exposure has a cumulative effect on health,” Hicks said, “meaning the total number of cigarette packs consumed directly correlates to the...

Health Topics

Low testosterone in men: your questions answered

...Making positive changes could address the issue. “Obesity, smoking, poor overall health and especially chronic opiate use markedly decrease testosterone levels,” said Douglas Milam, M.D., associate professor of urologic surgery...

Heart & Vascular

7 tips to improve poor circulation

...Drop the pounds: Carrying extra weight puts strain on your entire body, including your heart and veins. Losing weight improves circulation and overall health. Quit smoking: Smoking damages blood vessels,...

Health Topics

Women: What you need to know about heart disease

...younger women, the combination of birth control pills and smoking boosts heart disease risks by 20 percent. And while the risks do increase with age, things like overeating and a...

Doctor talking to patient about treatment

Cancer

What you need to know about bladder cancer

...down with Dr. Sam S. Chang, Chief Surgical Officer at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, to provide answers. What are the risk factors for bladder cancer? The biggest risk factor is smoking,...