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Heart Health Starts at Home
February 16, 2022After a long day, it’s easy to put your feet up and grab the remote. This may help you unwind, but it won’t do your heart any favors. In fact, if you’re like most Americans, it’s enhancing an already sedentary lifestyle, which can increase your risk for several health problems, including heart disease. So tonight, instead of snuggling into the…
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Give Your Brown Bag a Boost
February 15, 2022You’re at work. It’s lunchtime. Your brown bag lunch is waiting for you in the fridge. Maybe it’s two-day-old meatloaf. Maybe it’s a turkey sandwich. Either way, you’re not too thrilled about it. We’ve all been there. If only you could make your brown bag lunch more exciting. Well, you can! Start with this Broccoli Salad with Chopped…
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Time Out: Does Your Heart Need a Break?
February 14, 2022You wake up early, start making breakfast and lunches so you can get the kids fed, dressed and ready for the school day. Follow that with eight or more hours at work, sandwiched between any other obligations you may have. Once you finally get to the end of the day, there’s still dinner to be made, dishes to be cleaned and baths to be taken. Whew. Sound like a…
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Take as Directed: Talking to Your Doctor About Medications
February 13, 2022An important step in taking charge of your health is speaking with your healthcare provider about medications you are taking, including their favorable results and any potential side effects. As you age and experience life changes – including having a baby, undergoing surgery or experiencing other health events, finding the right medications for you is a crucial…
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A Happy Heart is a Healthy Heart
February 12, 2022You’ve heard the phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine,” right? There might be more truth to it than you think. Not only is laughter free, but research shows that laughing can strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, alleviate pain and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. How, you might ask? Laughter relaxes the whole body. A…
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Is it a sign?
February 11, 2022Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), equating to approximately one in four male deaths and one in five female deaths. One of the ways to help change that statistic is by staying on top of the warning signs of heart disease so that it can be caught early. So, what are…
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More Numbers and a Major Risk Factor to Know
February 10, 2022When it comes to heart health, you might hear your provider talk about your “numbers” – specifics about your health that play an important role in your heart health and determining your risk for heart disease. We’ve already talked about blood pressure, cholesterol and waist size, but there are other numbers that play a part, too. Blood sugarLike…
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Workplace Workouts: Easy Ways to Make Your Day More Active
February 09, 2022As we have been spending more time at home – both leisure and work time – during the pandemic, there’s a good chance that many of us may spend too much time sitting! The good news is that there are some easy ways to combat the sedentary lifestyle that can lead to a greater risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and other conditions, and make your…
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An Egg White a Day…
February 08, 2022If you’re an egg lover, you may scoff at eating just the whites. Not so fast. If you’re open to a change, utilizing just the whites of the egg every now and then can benefit your heart, particularly if cholesterol is a concern. Egg whites are low in calories, high in protein and have no cholesterol. This egg white omelet is a great way to give them a try. Cook…
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Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga
February 07, 2022Manage blood pressure—control cholesterol. Reduce blood sugar. Get active. Eat better. Lose weight. Stop smoking. There’s a reason the most talked about ways to improve your heart health also make up the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Simple 7®, a list of seven lifestyle strategies that can help you lower your risk for heart disease:…
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Know Your Numbers
February 06, 2022One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that play an important role for your heart: Blood pressureIs your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. The normal range for blood pressure should be below 120/80. If your numbers are…
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 05, 2022Eating smart for your heart starts at home. But how do you know what to stock up on to keep your meals heart-healthy? We’ve compiled a guide to help you plan your next grocery trip to stock up on nutritious foods that can help you and your family stay healthy – and satisfied at the dinner table, today and every day. 10 Pantry Essentials Dinner starters:…
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 04, 2022As the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., you might think that gender doesn’t matter when it comes to heart disease. But it does. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease, while only approximately half of women recognize that heart disease is…
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 03, 2022We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!” While that certainly does happen, the reality is that heart attacks can strike much more subtly – even happening to…
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30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away
February 02, 202230 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away Did you know that exercising as little as 30 minutes every day can improve your heart health and quality of life? It can even be simple activities that are easier to incorporate into your schedule, like taking your dog for a jog, tossing a ball with your kids, or sunset walk in the neighborhood. According to the American…
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February 1--Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health!
February 01, 2022February 1 Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health Each February, we mark American Heart Month – an excellent opportunity to focus on heart health and the essential role it plays in your overall well-being today and every day. Maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28…
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Making Communities Healthier – Fall/Winter 2021
November 04, 2021In this issue: Get Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life Ask a Doc: How do I know if I have diabetes? A note from the CEO Mission Moment: Edward Rhodes, Patient Care Partner Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance Are You On Medicare? Ask Your Provider about Free Annual Wellness Visits Italian Meatloaf Recipe View this Issue
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Your Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World
April 07, 2021If there is one thing we have collectively learned over the last year it is that – in short – your health means everything.
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Colonoscopies 101: Why they’re important, why it might be time to get one and why they’re easier than you might think
March 02, 2021Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women, excluding skin cancers. And while the majority of these cases occur in people 50 and older, the disease can happen to men and women at any age.
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Robot Added to Surgery Arsenal
February 09, 2021North Alabama Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of a new robot to its multi-disciplinary robotic-assisted surgery program. The robot can be used in a wide range of specialty services available at NAMC including general surgery, gynecology, urology and hernia repair.
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