The American Diabetes Association (ADA) echoes the dietary guidelines recommended for the general public; that is, a diet centered on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (peas and beans), and low-fat dairy products. However, do pay special attention to your carbohydrate intake. Vegetables, fruits, and whole grains provide more nutrition per calorie than refined carbohydrates and tend to be rich in [...]
Prince Deese Prince Deese, an All American Wrestler, a Hall of Fame Football Player, and a State Champion Body Builder, is a certified personal trainer and strength conditioning specialist. Prince Deese and Gina Deese own A.C.T. by Deese, a Fitness & Training Center in Greensboro, NC. The primary goal for cancer patients both during and following treatment is to maintain [...]
Advances in medicine come from new ideas and approaches developed through research, much of it through clinical trials which bring to market something as simple as an aspirin or as complex as an antibiotic. If you have ever taken a prescription or over-the-counter medication, used a medical device like a glucometer, or been administered a vaccine, you have benefited from [...]
Dr. Jena Burkhart, Pharmacist,UNC Geriatric Specialty Clinic Pharmacists today play a vital role as patients and medical providers seek expertise for appropriate and safe medications. The following pearls of wisdom provide information regarding prescriptions and over-the-counter (OTC) medications for adults 65+ to protect their health and avoid harm. OTC labels indicate children have different dose requirements from adults, but did [...]
Dr. H. Christopher Coley, board-certified and fellowship-trained in both hand and cosmetic surgery, is owner and chief surgeon of Coley Cosmetic & Hand Surgery Center in Greensboro. Hand rejuvenation is a term used to describe improvement in the appearance of the hands so that they don’t give away your age. It involves many of the same procedures as facial rejuvenation, [...]
Dr. Christina Prather - Geriatrician, UNC Geriatrics Specialty Clinic North Carolina is blessed with four distinct seasons. The great outdoors beckons us for three of those seasons but even the harshest winter season has days of “spring-like” temperatures that call us to enjoy outdoor activities. Dr. Christina Prather offers advice for “Staying Healthy Outdoors”. Where you see golf carts, I [...]
Who should get a flu shot? Everyone aged six months and over should get a flu vaccine; the only exception is for those allergic to the vaccine. It is especially important for anyone at a high risk for complications from the flu. (Consult your doctor if you fall into this group) Will my doctor be notified if I get a [...]
By Amy Overman, professor of neuroscience and psychology at Elon University Amy Overman, professor of neuroscience and psychology at Elon University, is an expert in aging and memory including 15 years researching memory in older adults. I have noticed I am not feeling quite as sharp as I used to feel. Is this normal? The brain’s speed of processing and [...]
By Dr. J. Marvin McBride, MD Dr. McBride is a geriatrician with the Center for Aging and the Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In the mid-1980s, when I entered practice, regular physical exams and screening tests were routinely recommended for most individuals. Young children were expected to see their doctor every few months for [...]
With warm weather hopefully on the horizon, it’s more important than ever for everyone, and especially seniors, to be aware of the importance of hydration. Did you know that: • Dehydration has been associated with increased mortality rates among hospitalized older adults and can precipitate emergency hospitalization. • Dehydration is a frequent cause of hospitalization of older adults and one [...]
