According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of all deaths in the United States are from heart disease, stroke or other cardiovascular diseases. Because February is Heart Health Month, it seems fitting to discuss what constitutes heart disease, the risk factors and how we can improve our heart health this year.
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Weight, Nutrition and Exercise in Pregnancy
When women become pregnant, many wonder how much weight they should expect to gain, what foods are good choices, how to exercise safely and, of course, how to get back to your pre-baby weight.
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Exercise after a Break
On the Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Todd Shrager discusses exercising after a long break.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live each Tuesday morning at 8:20 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/102.3!
March is National Nutrition Month
After Cancer articles address topics for those in survivorship. This month, dietitian Mindy Athas shares information about National Nutrition Month. Read More
The Basics of Metabolism
Understanding how our metabolism works can be very confusing, but it is an important part of bodily functions and can affect weight.
Get Healthy in the New Year
After Cancer articles address topics for those in survivorship. This month, dietitian Mindy Athas shares ways to get healthy in 2021.
Now that we can kiss 2020 goodbye, it’s time to focus on the future and that means getting healthy in the new year. Protecting your health means doing four things; think of it as a quad plan:
Sweating Safely and Six Feet Apart
LifeBridge Health & Fitness reopens with a mission to keep its members fit, healthy and safe.
Gymgoers rejoice! LifeBridge Health & Fitness has reopened its doors. Read More
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Cardiac Rehabilitation
On the Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Terry Mapp discusses the hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat LIVE every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR 1470 AM/102.3 FM!
Mindful Eating Through the Holidays
In a normal year, stress, depression and a sedentary lifestyle can lead to weight gain. Unfortunately, this year’s events may make it more difficult to maintain health. During the holidays, high caloric foods and drinks are readily available, so how can we be mindful of our intake to prevent weight gain?
Here are five ways to stay focused: