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 [...]
By Brad Cheek Dr. Aaron Williams, DC is a graduate of Life University and vice president of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association central district. The Pain and Laser Center has seen its client base increase by four times over the years since Dr. Aaron Williams took it over from his father, and he isn’t surprised by this in the least. [...]
Working past age 65 could lead to longer life, while retiring early may be a risk factor for dying earlier, according to an Oregon State University study. Researchers found that healthy adults who retired one year past age 65 had an 11 percent lower risk of death from all causes, even when taking into account demographics, lifestyle and health issues. [...]
Every day 46 Americans die from using prescription painkillers. The number hospitalized for pain overdoses has increased fivefold in recent years for the 45 to 85 population, soaring sevenfold for those 55-64. These statistics do not reveal the true toll this epidemic is taking on older Americans because when an older person with multiple medical problems dies, death is often [...]
Many people can reduce cholesterol levels simply by changing what they eat, like eating less meat (and leaner cuts) and more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains which can lower total cholesterol by 25 percent or more. Harvard Medical School offers four steps for using your diet to lower cholesterol. 1. Stick with unsaturated fats and avoid saturated and trans fats. [...]
New research shows the following five spices are good for the brain. Cinnamon – A recent study indicates if you want to react faster, chew cinnamon gum to speed the rate at which your brain processes visual cues. Cinnamon regulates blood-sugar levels which help you stay focused. (Suggestion: Sprinkle a teaspoon of cinnamon on your oatmeal.) Garlic – Garlic has [...]
