Baby boomers across the country are setting a precedent for physical fitness and health, breaking down barriers of age, disease and disability. Fitness has become a vital priority for older Americans as they want to continue the lifestyle they are accustomed to – picking up their grandchildren, traveling, and walking all day, and carrying their own bag on the golf [...]
Yes, you actually can sweat out alcohol says Dr. Indra Cidambi, medical director of the Center for Network Therapy. The liver can only metabolize a limited amount of alcohol, about a 12-ounce serving of beer or five ounces of wine in an hour. He explains that when a person consumes alcohol at a faster rate than what the liver can [...]
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 [...]
Judith Valerie has been teaching yoga for 30 years. Since 1990, she has been offering classes in Raleigh at Judith Valerie Yoga. judithvalerieyoga.com Yoga is a time-honored practice that eases many of the issues of aging. Through stretching, moving and breathing, yoga helps keep our bodies as healthy and strong as possible. Adding a yoga class to your life, with [...]
Dr. Inaam Schneider heads the Schneider Medical Group, PA Dr. Inaam Schneider served four years in the Navy as an Internist before embarking on a 30-year career in private practice. Medicine has undergone significant change over the past few years. Worsening administrative excess and increased costs associated with third party payers has resulted in physicians spending less time with their [...]
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 [...]
