Catherine Pelone, MS, RDN, LDN, received her BS in Applied Nutrition from NCSU and her MS in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship at Meredith College. Within the last decade, sugar has been labeled the black sheep of the nutrition world, but many are unsure which sugary foods to be concerned about. Sugar 101 Dietary sources of sugar can be divided into [...]
Here at Springmoor, the Pathways Fitness Team encourages our community to keep moving. We’ve all heard the phrase, “move it or lose it,” and it’s true! If you don’t actively seek ways to live a healthy lifestyle, you will eventually see changes in your strength and abilities, ultimately affecting your quality of life. Here is an exercise C.H.E.C.K. list [...]
About 85 million American – one out of every three adults over 20 – have high blood pressure. Undetected or uncontrolled, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke, and threaten health and wellness. Knowing your blood pressure numbers is key to a longer, healthier life. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known as the “silent killer” because it [...]
North Carolina’s screening rate for colon cancer is currently just above 68 percent. According to analysis by the National Colorectal Cancer Round Table, if North Carolina can reach 80 percent screening by 2018 (a national goal), 7,909 cases could be prevented and 5,796 lives could be saved by 2030 in our state alone. Early diagnosis is the key to surviving [...]
Multiple research studies have shown that chronic lack of sleep has about the same effect on cognition and coordination as a few alcoholic beverages. So what do you do when you need to concentrate but you are tired? Many reach for a cup of coffee or a soda. Solid research shows that caffeine in doses between 30 and 300 milligrams [...]
Never waste space on a hot grill. Load it up with summer veggies. They go great with grilled meat or fish and are just as wonderful left over, used cold, room temperature, or reheated. My favorites are yellow squash, eggplant, and okra. One of the great things about grilling vegetables is that they are done in a snap. Potatoes take [...]
The new North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital brings all of UNC REX’s heart and vascular services together on the main Raleigh campus of UNC REX Healthcare at the corner of Blue Ridge Road and Lake Boone Trail. Equipped with the latest technology for patient care and procedures, the hospital incorporates best practices in both the treatment and prevention of [...]
"Stand up straight." Teenagers shrug at the motherly advice, but it’s worth heeding because good posture is important to balance. When you stand up straight, weight is centered over your feet which also helps maintain correct form while exercising, resulting in fewer injuries and greater gains. Good balance can strengthen your abilities in tennis, golf, running, dancing, skiing — and [...]
We all know we should eat more vegetables. It is one of the few things upon which nutrition experts continue to agree. How do we get more vegetables, not just in the refrigerator or on the plate, but actually eaten? We have to make vegetables cravable. We have to make vegetables a dish that friends and family ask for again [...]
Dr. Angela Hira, Wake Gastroenterology. Clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), acid and peptic related diseases (GERD) and colon cancer screening and prevention with a special focus in gastrointestinal conditions unique to women. Colorectal cancer, which occurs in the colon (large intestines) or rectum, is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United [...]
