BHealthy Blog
Make Time for Your Mammogram
The early detection of breast cancer significantly improves a patient’s likelihood of survival, and a mammogram is the most accurate way to find cancerous cells in the breast. Yet, many women forgo their yearly screening because they believe a mammogram will hurt, they fear cancer will be found or they simply don’t think they have time for an appointment. Women who perform monthly breast self-exams, get a yearly breast exam from a physician and get a yearly mammogram drastically increase their chances of surviving breast cancer by up to 97 percent.
Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease
By 2020, it is estimated that nearly 60,000 Arkansans will be living with the most common form of dementia – Alzheimer’s disease. An irreversible, progressive brain disease, Alzheimer’s slowly deteriorates mental function and memory, creating a range of difficulties for those with the disease and their families. Though there is no way to prevent or cure Alzheimer’s, the disease may be easier to handle if it’s onset is detected early. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of the disease below.
4 Tips to Help Kids BHealthy
Children today are more sedentary and consume more sugar than generations before. As a result, pediatricians are treating a host of health problems at a higher frequency, including asthma, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and obesity. Help your kid build healthy habits that will last their lifetime by following these tips.
Keep on Amazing: Linda Mahnker
Linda Mahnker has created an amazing life in her retirement. She spends days on the lake and evenings sewing clothes for orphans in Honduras. She is also an exercise enthusiast – a trait she picked up while working out to recover from two hip replacements.
Six BHealthy Tips for Aging Well
Aging well begins with healthy habits. September is Healthy Aging Month, and we want to help seniors live their healthiest, most amazing lives. Read on for a few tips on how you can help yourself age healthily.
How to Get Your Child Back in the Game
With school starting, many young athletes are looking forward to playing fall sports. Unfortunately, fall sports can cause injuries. Make sure you know what to do if your child gets hurt this season.