The Fidelis Care Blog 

Health often takes a backseat for women. Preventive screenings are an important way to stay healthy. Breast cancer caught at its earliest stage has a survival rate of over 99%. Hypertension can silently damage your body for years before revealing itself through a heart attack or stroke.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. It's a time to raise awareness about the symptoms and treatment for stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. It is also a leading cause of disability.

Did you know that about 80% of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, can be prevented? It is important to take care of your heart health by having positive lifestyle habits and working with your healthcare provider. Understanding Your Risk Old and young people need to keep their heart healthy. Eating healthy, exercising regularly, and seeing your healthcare provider can help you keep your heart healthy. It is important to take care of your heart health by having positive lifestyle habits and working with your healthcare provider.

Obesity is associated with a range of diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, and some cancers. Weight loss can improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. Even a small loss can make a difference. For example, a 5% weight reduction for a person who weighs 200 pounds is 10 pounds. This change could lower the risk for some chronic diseases. Approximately 2 out of every 3 adult New Yorkers are overweight or have obesity. Over 49% of adults in the United States are trying to lose weight.

Stroke is a major global health challenge. It ranks as the second-leading cause of death and the third-leading cause of disability worldwide. Factors such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, smoking, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, obesity, and excessive alcohol consumption can all increase the risk of stroke.