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April 9, 2024

Spring has sprung, the grass is rizz, wonder where the birdies is?

Tonya Hayes

As we lean into warmer weather, with blue skies and flowers beginning to spring up, this call of nature beckons us to join in and get outside! Gardening and cycling, long walks and picnics with the kids, camping and cookouts all become foremost in our minds. The desire to get out there and be a […]

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April 9, 2024

Spring has sprung, the grass is rizz, wonder where the birdies is?

Tonya Hayes

As we lean into warmer weather, with blue skies and flowers beginning to spring up, this call of nature beckons us to join in and get outside! Gardening and cycling, long walks and picnics with the kids, camping and cookouts all become foremost in our minds. The desire to get out there and be a […]

March 21, 2024

Colorectal Cancer Fast Facts

Tonya Hayes

Of all cancers, colorectal cancer will take the most lives of people under 50 by 2030. 1 in 23 men and 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime Colorectal cancer is preventable with screening. By knowing the risk factors and signs and symptoms, you may be able to catch colorectal cancer at […]

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March 21, 2024

Colorectal Cancer Fast Facts

Tonya Hayes

Of all cancers, colorectal cancer will take the most lives of people under 50 by 2030. 1 in 23 men and 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime Colorectal cancer is preventable with screening. By knowing the risk factors and signs and symptoms, you may be able to catch colorectal cancer at […]

March 13, 2024

YOU’VE GOT GUTS!

Tonya Hayes

You’re showing real courage by seeking to understand colon cancer and its prevention. Colorectal cancer typically originates as a polyp within the colon or rectum. Detecting and removing these polyps can effectively thwart the development of colorectal cancer. What Is Colorectal Cancer Screening? Screening is an extremely important preventive method to catch cancer early before […]

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March 13, 2024

YOU’VE GOT GUTS!

Tonya Hayes

You’re showing real courage by seeking to understand colon cancer and its prevention. Colorectal cancer typically originates as a polyp within the colon or rectum. Detecting and removing these polyps can effectively thwart the development of colorectal cancer. What Is Colorectal Cancer Screening? Screening is an extremely important preventive method to catch cancer early before […]

February 28, 2024

Treating sleep apnea with CPAP therapy is associated with lower risk of heart problems

Jeffrey Wood

Study suggests that treating sleep apnea is important for heart health DARIEN, IL – Findings from a recent study show that patients with untreated, moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea had a higher risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, but the risk of incident heart problems was decreased in those who used CPAP therapy. Results show that […]

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February 28, 2024

Treating sleep apnea with CPAP therapy is associated with lower risk of heart problems

Jeffrey Wood

Study suggests that treating sleep apnea is important for heart health DARIEN, IL – Findings from a recent study show that patients with untreated, moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea had a higher risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, but the risk of incident heart problems was decreased in those who used CPAP therapy. Results show that […]

February 19, 2024

Managing Your Blood Pressure

Tonya Hayes

Questions to Ask My Doctor Measuring Blood Pressure • How often should I measure my blood pressure? • How can I measure my blood pressure outside the doctor’s office? • What do I need to know about correctly measuring my blood pressure? Lifestyle and Habits • What foods or drinks should I have or avoid […]

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February 19, 2024

Managing Your Blood Pressure

Tonya Hayes

Questions to Ask My Doctor Measuring Blood Pressure • How often should I measure my blood pressure? • How can I measure my blood pressure outside the doctor’s office? • What do I need to know about correctly measuring my blood pressure? Lifestyle and Habits • What foods or drinks should I have or avoid […]

February 7, 2024

February is American Heart Month

Tonya Hayes

Almost 50% of Americans have a t least 1 of 3 key risk factors for Heart Disease: high Blood Pressure, high Cholesterol, or smoking. You can control these risk factors-learn how from CDC’s Know Your Risk for Heart Disease webpage. What are the symptoms of heart disease? Sometimes heart disease may be “silent” and not […]

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February 7, 2024

February is American Heart Month

Tonya Hayes

Almost 50% of Americans have a t least 1 of 3 key risk factors for Heart Disease: high Blood Pressure, high Cholesterol, or smoking. You can control these risk factors-learn how from CDC’s Know Your Risk for Heart Disease webpage. What are the symptoms of heart disease? Sometimes heart disease may be “silent” and not […]

January 16, 2024

Kicking the Smoking Habit

Tonya Hayes

Iron Road is here to help you with your journey to a smoke-free life. We’ve got some awesome benefits with $0 copays for nicotine products that will help kick the smoking habit, we’re here to help you make it possible. Kicking the smoking habit is like giving yourself a VIP pass to a healthier, happier […]

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January 16, 2024

Kicking the Smoking Habit

Tonya Hayes

Iron Road is here to help you with your journey to a smoke-free life. We’ve got some awesome benefits with $0 copays for nicotine products that will help kick the smoking habit, we’re here to help you make it possible. Kicking the smoking habit is like giving yourself a VIP pass to a healthier, happier […]

November 17, 2023

November is National COPD Awareness Month

Tonya Hayes

COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an umbrella term which include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Some 16 million adults in the U.S. have COPD and millionsmore are undiagnosed and even unaware they have the disease. Each November the COPD Foundation plan a month of activities to increase awareness of this disease.Emphysema, in which the […]

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November 17, 2023

November is National COPD Awareness Month

Tonya Hayes

COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an umbrella term which include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Some 16 million adults in the U.S. have COPD and millionsmore are undiagnosed and even unaware they have the disease. Each November the COPD Foundation plan a month of activities to increase awareness of this disease.Emphysema, in which the […]