How Does Colonoscopy Differ From a CT Colonography?
How Does Colonoscopy Differ From a CT Colonography? Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women, and it’s striking people at a younger age than in the past. Because of this, it’s recommended that you start screening for colon cancer at age 45 instead of 50. Conventional colonoscopy and CT colonography are two colorectal cancer screening methods. While traditional […]
5 Treatable Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain
5 Treatable Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain Pelvic pain is often due to underlying conditions that affect your reproductive system. When you visit your health care provider with complaints of pelvic pain, they’re likely to recommend an imaging scan to look at the organs in your abdomen and pelvis. At Life Imaging Fla, we offer advanced […]
Who Should Have a Stress Test and How Often?
Who Should Have a Stress Test and How Often? With heart disease striking millions of adults and claiming close to 900,000 lives each year, everyone should take their heart health seriously. A cardiac stress test is one way to evaluate how well the heart functions under stress. Our team at Life Imaging Fla is devoted to providing preventive care […]
How to Know if You’re at Risk of a Heart Attack
How to Know if You’re at Risk of a Heart Attack With state-of-the-art imaging solutions like the ones we offer at Life Imaging Fla, you can demystify these risks and take measures for your heart’s health. Heart disease, especially heart attack, has long remained a leading cause of death. Many of these cardiac events could […]
Why Annual Skin Cancer Screenings Are So Important
Why Annual Skin Cancer Screenings Are So Important Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in the United States, and its rates continue to rise. While awareness about the dangers of excessive sun exposure has increased, the importance of annual screenings remains underestimated. Skin cancer can often be effectively treated if […]
5 Lifestyle Tips to Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease
5 Lifestyle Tips to Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease Heart disease is a general term used to describe a number of conditions that affect the heart. Some people use the term “heart disease” synonymously with “cardiovascular disease,” but they actually reflect two different conditions. While heart disease refers to conditions of the muscular organ itself, […]
The Benefits of Preventive Screening
The Benefits of Preventive Screening Cancer remains a killer disease throughout the globe. Though preventive health care could help detect and control the condition in its early stages, only a few people see the need to invest in preventive health care. This statement can be attested by the projected 608,570 cancer deaths in the United States by […]
7 Unexpected Facts About Heart Disease
7 Unexpected Facts About Heart Disease When it comes to heart disease, some facts are more known than others, including: Heart disease is the cause of one of every four deaths in America The most common cause of heart disease is coronary heart disease Not smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and keeping […]
10 Facts About Cancer That Could Help You Save a Life
10 Facts About Cancer That Could Help You Save a Life The word “cancer” is scary. Getting a cancer diagnosis is even scarier, because it often feels random. The key to alleviating the fear and stigmas around cancer is knowledge. Knowing your risk profile for developing certain types of cancer, knowing what to look for, […]
Cancer Prevention: 7 Steps To Reduce Your Risk
Cancer Prevention: 7 Steps To Reduce Your Risk You’ve probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes a specific cancer-prevention tip recommended in one study is advised against in another. Often, what’s known about cancer prevention is still evolving. However, it’s well-accepted that your chances of developing cancer are affected by the lifestyle choices you […]
