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 […]
Heart disease is #1 in America . . . for all the wrong reasons. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States. Taking an active role in your health is vital in preventing and treating heart disease, so following is some important information about various heart tests: what they are and […]
Each year there are roughly 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Does that number surprise you? You may also be surprised to learn that many STIs have no symptoms—so those infected may be unaware that they are spreading the disease to others. The most common […]
When it comes to our bodies, there are some things that probably shouldn’t be discussed in polite company or at a dinner party. These topics include conditions many of us are all too familiar with: passing gas, bad breath, smelly armpits and similar uncomfortable problems. But when it comes to your health, you shouldn’t be embarrassed […]
HOW IS YOUR THYROID HEALTH? The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located below the Adam’s apple. It processes iodine from your diet into thyroid hormone. But don’t be fooled by the size; this little gland has a big impact on your overall health. See how in this infographic.
By now you’ve either heard about the current difficult flu season or have experienced it in your own household. In a recent FluReport, the Centers for Disease Control reports that 43 states are now experiencing widespread flu activity. In addition, flu hospitalization rates are higher this season compared to past seasons when the same strain dominated. […]
Headlines across the globe have detailed the horrific nightmare of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Many Americans were shocked and disturbed to realize that the Ebola virus, which was an ocean away, had arrived in the United States with cases in Texas and New York. When news stories use images of Hazmat suits and […]
ONE TINY GLAND CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE Did you know that one tiny, butterfly-shaped gland in your body can affect your mood, cause you to gain weight, lose hair, and even cause joint pain? The thyroid gland is an important part of the endocrine system, which provides instructions to the body’s cells. When the thyroid isn’t […]
It is a well-documented fact that controlling blood sugars in patients with diabetes will help to avoid and prevent the worsening of long term complications such as eye, kidney and nerve damage. In young people with no diabetes-related complications, the hgb a1c – which reflects blood sugars for the previous three months – should be maintained below […]
The internet and popular television fitness shows often mention people who were previously diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but have — through diet, exercise or some other health care regimen — “reversed” type 2 diabetes to become disease-free. But is this possible? Can you actually “undo” type 2 diabetes? THE ANSWER IS NOT THAT SIMPLE […]