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You can deck the halls with healthier habits this holiday season. By saying no to the salt shaker, you’re doing your body a favor. What you may not realize is that there are several sneaky ways salt oozes into our diets. In fact, 75 percent of the sodium Americans consume doesn’t come from the salt shaker, […]
It’s called the “silent killer.” One-in-three Americans has high blood pressure—and many may not even be aware of it! High blood pressure (also called hypertension) frequently does not show any symptoms, so unless you’re having regular physicals or you’ve participated in a free screening at a health fair, you may not realize you’re at greater risk for heart attack or stroke. […]
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 […]
As if eating right wasn’t hard enough! Before you pat yourself on the back for having a salad instead of a hamburger, be aware that, when it comes to calories and fat, names can be deceiving. In fact, some foods that sound healthy may actually have more fat and calories than you realize. Take a look at […]
Have you ever heard a coworker comment that they wanted a window office or were stepping outside into the sunlight to “get some vitamin D”? While sun exposure does prompt the body to make this important nutrient, overexposure to the sun can increase skin cancer risk. WHAT IS VITAMIN D AND WHY IS IT […]
Some social media outlets call it the “Dad bod.” Is there something about fatherhood that makes men fat? This question arose from a study by Northwestern University that was published in the American Journal of Men’s Health. It examined the Body Mass Index (BMI) of 10,000 men. The research studied three groups: men who were […]
When you live in North Carolina, ACC basketball is a hallowed tradition, and March Madness brings a new meaning to spring fever. There’s nothing quite like cheering on your favorite team, and often, there’s a high-calorie count involved. Snacking in front of the TV can easily derail your diet plans. Remember the dreaded “Freshman 15”? Freshman 15 […]
A diagnosis of diabetes is often overwhelming, and patients may have many questions about how to manage this illness. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are serious illnesses that can lead to health complications such as heart disease, strokes, non-healing wounds, and […]