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That 9-to-5 job may be slowly killing you—and we’re not talking about stress, overtime or high blood pressure. We’re talking about sitting. Studies have repeatedly shown that those who sit for eight hours a day have a dramatically increased risk of health problems, particularly a cluster of symptoms called metabolic syndrome. In some ways, it’s easy to […]
Modern medicine has yet to create a crystal ball that can predict future health problems, but it has created useful tests and screenings that can provide a roadmap. These “maps” are tools that let patients know which diseases are most likely to present challenges to their health. This is where internal medicine is brought in. […]
Certainly, there are several advantages to gym membership: It gives you the opportunity to work with personal trainers, access to exercise classes, and often, even a pool or racquetball courts. But just because you aren’t a card carrying member to the Raleigh YMCA or Gold’s Gym doesn’t mean you can’t stay in shape. How? Here are some simple ways to keep […]
Cholesterol is everywhere in the news. Consumers can be overwhelmed with ads for the latest cholesterol-lowering drugs or fad diets that promise to reduce it to healthy levels. But have you ever stopped to wonder why cholesterol is so important? How can you change your diet to keep your cholesterol levels perfect? Cholesterol is a […]
I think it’s safe to say that many of us will be hosting or attending a Super Bowl party this year. With the home team in and Cam’s energy against Peyton’s experience, it’s going to be a great game. It’s also a game that typically comes with a line-up of high-calorie party food, like pizza, […]
The Best of Diet Intentions January’s nearing an end (already?!). How is everyone doing with those diet and exercise resolutions? What I see more often than not is that many of us have the best intentions and try to change too many things all at one time. The beginning of a new year is a great time […]
Is “walking in a winter wonderland” not quite your style? Maybe you prefer “dashing through the snow” from December through February? While some opt to head for the gym when temperatures plummet, others prefer to exercise outside for the benefits of fresh air and sunshine. Whether you’re jogging through the neighborhood or shoveling snow in […]
“Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” – Russell Baker, American journalist The long, sunny days and breezy nights of summer beckon us to enjoy the outdoors. Biking, swimming, and water sports headline the top of the “to-do” list. Watching the surf while strolling along the beach or […]
THE RISKS OF USING A TREADMILL Using a treadmill properly means much more than wearing good shoes and downloading your favorite workout tunes. Treadmill safety came into the spotlight when David Goldberg, the husband of Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg, died after falling on a treadmill and hitting his head. While the reasons behind the fall are […]
The list may be surprisingly short, but that does not make its contents any less dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the top causes of death among adult American men include heart disease, stroke, cancer and chronic respiratory disease. But there is good news: a few lifestyle changes can significantly lower the risk of […]