National Health Observance for August: Relay for Life
Five years ago, Susan Hill fought breast cancer and prevailed. Hill endured numerous doctors’ appointments, four months of chemo, lumpectomy surgery and six weeks of radiation. She married one week...
View ArticleYoga may help patients with atrial fibrillation
People with a common heart rhythm problem may be able to decrease their symptoms by adding gentle yoga to their treatment regimen, a study suggests. The research published in the Journal of the...
View ArticleNew medication could drop cholesterol to extreme lows
A new class of cholesterol-fighting drugs could be coming to patients in the not-so-distant future, and experts say they could be a real game-changer in Americans’ battle to lower artery-clogging LDL,...
View ArticleAre you stressed? Maybe you should have your heart checked.
People who think stress is affecting their health may be setting themselves up for a heart attack, a new study contends. The researchers found that these people had double the risk of a heart attack...
View ArticleHealthFair Upgrades Mobile Clinics to Enhance Services
HealthFair is upgrading all of their ultrasound equipment aboard their mobile clinics to enhance the quality and efficiency of their potentially life-saving screening tests. They selected Biosound...
View ArticlePromoting Thyroid Health during September
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, and survivors, caregivers, friends, and organizations everywhere will be urging everyone to “Find It Early” through neck checks, reports the sponsoring...
View ArticleHealthFair Saved My Life!
I thought I was in great health, but deciding for some unknown reason to make sure with a thorough screening.
View ArticleEveryday Heart Health Tips
If you’re not convinced about the need to develop an exercise program for your life, you can at least try
View ArticleHeart Bus Stops in Cedar Rapids For Low-Cost Screenings
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women. And the only cure
View ArticleMobile health clinic offers affordable medical tests
PHOENIX – Tests to diagnose illnesses like heart disease can cost thousands of dollars. But a new program from Scottsdale
View Article14 Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day Tips
Your sweetheart may have the key to your heart, but a proper diet and regular physical activity can be the
View ArticleThe Effects of Stress and What you Can Do About It
No surprise, stress is a major issues effecting most of the U.S population. Though it is everywhere, many people aren’t
View ArticleDigital Ultrasound
I went to HealthFair because they were offering a digital ultrasound breast exam. everyone at the mobile bus site was
View Article5 tips for a healthy heart
5 tips for a healthy heart 1. Stop smoking. Quitting smoking is the single most important thing a person can
View ArticleA simple test that records the heart’s electrical activity
An electrocardiogram, which is also known as an EKG or ECG, is a simple, painless test that records the heart’s
View ArticleBlack Bean & Salmon Tostadas
Pickled jalapeños, cilantro and avocado perk up convenient canned salmon for a quick tostada topping. Skip store-bought and make your
View ArticleYour Healthy Heart
Healthy hearts constantly pump blood throughout the body to provide oxygen and nutrition to tissues, while removing waster. Did you
View ArticleThanks for being there HealthFair!
During a HealthFair screening, the ultrasound test revealed that my right carotid artery was 75% blocked. Within a few day
View ArticleYou can take steps to prevent heart disease
Heart disease may be the leading killer of men and women, but that doesn’t mean you can’t protect yourself. In
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