Getting the nutrients your body needs is a major step in keeping the immune system healthy. In addition, here are eight actions that can defend you against the viruses that cause colds and flu. 1. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. 2. Get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, if possible. 3. Get enough sleep. 4. Wash [...]
Paul Mogannam, MD, one of the founders of Flexogenix, specializes in treating degenerative osteoarthritis of the knees and other joints. Flexogenix implements a comprehensive, non-surgical approach to treat joint conditions including the use of advanced biologic technology and modern physical therapy. Why does arthritis affect some people more than others and women more than men? Here are four primary risk [...]
Good news for middle-aged adults who have avoided obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. New research indicates they are far less likely than others to experience heart failure in their later year. A 45-year-old without those three key risk factors has as much as an 86 percent lower risk for heart failure compared with someone with poor control of weight, [...]
Maintaining a healthy weight is important at any age but it can be particularly crucial for seniors since many illnesses are tied to body weight. Maintaining a healthy immune system can also require eating a balanced, nutritionally sound diet. The Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center at Durham Medical Center suggests that people need to change how they eat for [...]
By Dr. Aaron Williams, DC Dr. Aaron Williams, DC is a graduate of Life University and vice president of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association central district. Many people with joint pain in the neck, low back, and knees often receive the diagnosis of arthritis. This is a common condition that is highly misunderstood. There are several types of arthritis, the [...]
Mechanical Device Can End Need for Blood Thinners in Some People Cone Health begins using the Watchman™ to lower risks of stroke. Billy Mitchell of Graham can’t wait to get back to church. He, like a few other members of his congregation, takes blood thinners. “I’ve talked to a lot of people. We all hate them,” says Mitchell of the [...]
Shedding just seven to ten percent of your weight can help reduce your diabetes risk by 60 percent, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. And if you already have type 2 diabetes, dropping 10-15 pounds can help lower your blood sugar levels and blood pressure and improve your cholesterol, says the American Diabetes Association (ADA). But with thousands [...]
A dance teacher, a neuroscientist, and a group of Alzheimer’s patients meet at a barre. That’s not the setup for a joke, but rather the basis of a serious pilot study investigating the effects of improvisational dance on people with cognitive impairment. Christina Hugenschmidt, assistant professor, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, and Christina Soriano, associate professor [...]
When Patrick Swayze lost the battle to pancreatic cancer in 2009, attention was focused on the disease about which little is known. How common is pancreatic cancer? It strikes 12 out of every 100,000 annually or about 46,000 Americans, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and occurs nearly twice as often in men as women. Because pancreatic cancer is [...]
A staggering 87 percent of Americans are avoiding one food that’s known to control appetite, stabilize blood sugars, prevent obesity, keep bowels regular, reduce blood pressure, lower the risk of heart disease, inhibit cataract formation, and protect against some forms of cancer. The food is VEGETABLES!!! Taft University lists a cornucopia of health foods, including fruits and meats, that are [...]
