by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Mar 19, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Kick Butts Day takes place on March 20, 2019. This national day of activism empowers our nation’s youth to take a stand against the tobacco industry. The initiative expects more than 1,000 anti-tobacco events across our nation and the world. This year’s campaign will...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Mar 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
When life is busy, many of us are tempted to grab an energy drink to put a little extra pep in our step. However, research continues to find concerning effects after consuming these popular beverages. Consuming multiple energy drinks in a short time or consuming...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Mar 8, 2019 | Healthy Living, Orthopedics
When you struggle with knee pain from arthritis, you know the effort it takes just to complete normal daily activity. From swelling to stiffness- the last thing you want to do is move. However, knee pain from arthritis can be lessened with the help of exercise. ...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Feb 5, 2019 | Community Health, Healthy Living, Heart and Vascular, Lifestyle
One of the leading causes of death is cardiovascular disease. Although we cannot change certain risk factors such as age and family history, we can help prevent cardiovascular disease and hope to live a long, healthy life. You probably know that exercise and a...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jan 31, 2019 | Healthy Living, Heart and Vascular, Lifestyle
February is the month we dedicate as American Heart Month. Throughout February, we would like to encourage you to participate in activities to improve the health of your heart. The heart is so important because it contains some of the body’s most valuable muscles....
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jan 22, 2019 | Healthy Living, Hospice, Lifestyle
Chronic pain is suspected to affect between 11% and 40% of American adults. The most common types of chronic pain include back pain, nerve pain, joint pain and chronic headaches, and it is one of the top reasons adults seek medical care. 1 A variety of additional...
