March 21, 2023

Matters of the heart

Posted on March 21, 2023

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell, discusses heart health in her most recent article for The Nevada Independent. In her Matters of the Heart article she reviews risk factors, mitigation steps and health practices to help keep your heart as healthy as possible. Dont miss this insightful article Matters of the Heart.

read the full Nevada Independent article here

Article Snippet:

With American Heart Month coming up soon, it’s important to shine a light on cardiovascular health and heart disease, which according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.

One person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease. Additionally, heart disease can affect anyone at any age and can lead to a heart attack or stroke. But what are some of the causes and symptoms of heart disease?

Causes, risk factors

The heart is a powerful, complex organ. There are several factors that enable it to beat and function every day. When heart disease develops, there is something hindering the proper flow of blood to the heart thus preventing the heart from pumping normally.

Continued @ Nevada Independent.

Your Sleep and Your Health

Posted on March 21, 2023

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, reviews how your sleep and your health are related.

Dr. BCW reviews the impact that sleep can have on your health. A good nights sleep on a regular basis is a critical piece to a healthy. Lack of sleep can contribute to many critical health impacts for both physical and mental health. Things like heart disease and depression have been shown in studies to have greater impacts on those who fail to get a good night’s rest. For more information check on the most recent Beyond Clinical Walls video.

Remember, to subscribe to Beyond Clinical Walls. It really helps the channel and it helps Dr. BCW continue to provide helpful informations on health topics, health literacy and health inequity . Thank you so much for your support – Dr. Curry-Winchell

Colon Cancer Is Hitting Younger

Posted on March 21, 2023

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, reviews recent information that shows colon cancer is hitting younger adults than in years past.

There has been a number of recent examples of younger adults getting diagnosed with colon cancer. Now the data is showing that more and more colon cancer is hitting younger adults more frequently than in the past. If you are black you are at an even greater risk since black men and women are more likely to die from colon cancer than our counter parts. Please take the time to get your colon cancer screening and check out this video for more information.