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What We've Learned from COVID-19

December 23, 2020

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our normal routines in a lot of ways. While many of us have experienced hardships and loss, there may also be some good things we've gained during this time. What new habits or insights can you take with you as you move forward? Here are a few things you might want to keep in or out of your life now. OUT: Handshakes. They turned out to be a great way to say "hello" to ...

10 Screening Tests Women Need

December 8, 2020

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

Illness isn't the only reason to see a doctor. In fact, preventive care while you're healthy can help reduce your risk of getting sick to begin with. Regular screenings can help you avoid some of the biggest threats to women's health—including heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Screenings can also detect diseases in early stages, when treatment is often most effective. The general ...

What Every Woman Can Do to Prevent Cervical Cancer

December 8, 2020

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

Women can take a variety of steps to avoid cervical cancer or spot the disease early, when it's highly treatable. There are actually three positive things that can be said about cervical cancer: 1. Routine Pap tests have made it a much less deadly cancer today than it once was. 2. It is nearly always treatable when found in its early stages. 3. Many of its risk factors are known and preventable. The cervix is the ...

Why is Winter Known As “Heart Attack Season”?

December 3, 2020

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

Understanding Holiday Heart Attacks The holiday season brings feelings of joy and gratitude, but it also brings on excessive stress. In fact, the number of heart-related events and deaths increases by 5% during the holiday season in the U.S. With such high statistics, it’s important to understand what causes this spike in heart attacks to try to avoid them. Shoveling Can Trigger Heart Attacks Clearing the snow ...

How Stress Affects the Heart

December 1, 2020

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How Chronic Stress Affects Your Heart Health We’re all familiar with the feelings of being stressed—your muscles become tense, you notice your breath, and your heart begins to pound. While everyone experiences stress from time to time, prolonged exposure can wreak havoc on your heart health. The health experts at Kirby Medical Center break down how chronic stress can negatively impact your cardiovascular ...