Tag Archives: Preventing disease

18 Nov

Got GAS? The Great American Smokeout is Here

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November 20,2014 is time for GAS…the Great American Smokeout. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, it is a time to commit yourself to not smoking, or to helping another person to stop smoking. For more information about this, see my article in the Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/smokeout-time-your-opport_b_6130582.html

06 Aug

Better Hand Hygiene Tips

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With the Ebola epidemic in Africa possibly reaching our shores, what should we think about preventing infections. For better contact and hand hygiene tips, see my

recent Huffington Blog article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/preventing-ebola-and-more_b_5652650.html

28 May

Heart Disease, How to Prevent and Treat the Number 1 Killer

carypresant Health Care, Heart disease, Prevention 0 0

It’s the number one killer in America: heart disease. But as I describe in my recent Huffington Post article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/the-1-killer-and-a-1-star_b_5343475.html you can be more aware of this cease and prevent it!

Check out my article for my tips. Live longer and better.

10 Feb

2014 is the “Year of Health”

carypresant Affordable Care Act, Healthcare Reform 0 0

What will describe 2014? Will it be the year of the Sochi Olympics? Will it be the year of the midterm elections? Will it be the year of new movies or TV series?

No. 2014 will surely be the Year of Health. Healthcare reform has changed many aspects of our lives, including financial, disease prevention, our doctors, and even our access to medicines. Every newspaper and news media report has included something about healthcare. Since…

28 Jan

Walt Disney, Saving Mr. Banks, Smoking Cessation and You

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One of the more popular films (although not nominated for a best picture Academy Award) is saving Mr. Banks. It portrays Walt Disney in his struggle to get Mary Poppins produced. The untold story is the chain smoking from which Walt suffered, and how it took his life from lung cancer at a young age.

In my current article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/saving-mr-disney-what-wal_b_4552732.html I talk about smoking related diseases, and how to prevent them with…

21 Jan

We Are Making Progress in Reducing Cancer Deaths

carypresant Breast Cancer, Cancer, Health Care, Medical Tips 0 0

Cancer death rates are down. How can you help to reduce your risk of cancer and help prevent the occurrence of cancer in yourself, and in your family? See my recent Huffington Post article and think about how you can help your own healthcare http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/cancer_b_4579448.html

14 Jan

New Years Resolutions, Are There Better Ones For You For 2014?

carypresant Health Care, Healthcare Reform, Prevention 0 0

Most people make New Years Resolutions. Did you make some for 2014? Well, it’s not too late to edit your resolutions and make some better ones.

Check out my suggestions for better resolutions in my Huffington Post article published 12-3-13 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/dr-presants-ten-better-ne_b_4501572.html and see if there are ideas you may have missed.

03 Jan

Learn About Stroke Risk and Prevention from Harry Reid’s Hospitalization

carypresant Medical Tips, stroke, What to Do 0 0

Stroke is a very common cause of disability, and the fourth leading cause of death in America. So any news about stroke should remind us to discuss stroke risk with out doctors.

Harry Reid recently was admitted to the hospital, and discharged with a diagnosis of exhaustion. But he had perviously suffered a small stroke or transient ischemic attack. Because the risk of subsequent stroke is so high (25 to 45%), any new symptoms should…

26 Dec

New Medical Tips Now on YouTube

carypresant Affordable Care Act, Health Care, Healthcare Reform, Medical Tips 0 0

As we enter 2014, and medical care transforms to comply with the Affordable Care Act, patients are more responsible for their own care. So it is now time to get all the tips you can to help make sure you are with the right doctor, get the full attention of your doctor about controlling all your symptoms and preventing any diseases you might be at risk of developing.

There are many tips about your care…

23 Dec

Get Ready for 2014: Protect Your Healthcare with These Steps

carypresant Affordable Care Act, Doctors, Health Insurance, Prevention 0 0

2014 will make big changes in how we get our healthcare. These changes are not only in our insurance, but also in our doctors, our hospitals, and our medications. How will you succeed health-wise in 2014?

To help give you some tips, check out my recent blog on the Huffington Post http://huff.to/19JxecW and you will have emote confidence in the coming year. Beware of not doing your homework now. You could be looking at gaps in…

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