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Tag: health
The Importance of Mindfulness
In the day-to-day hustle, it can be difficult to relax. Stressors can cause a feeling of disconnectedness from what truly makes us happy.
Cardiovascular Lab Staff: A Team with Heart
Heart disease is relentless. But so is the cardiovascular lab team at Carroll Hospital.
Finding Balance and Support at the Tevis Center for Wellness
Many of us start the New Year off with healthy intentions. The staff at the Tevis Center for Wellness is ready to help you keep your resolution for better health.
During Winter Months, Don’t Forget Your Vitamin D
The holidays keep families busy, but that doesn’t mean you should push your health needs—especially when it comes to your skin! We stopped by the Mt. Airy Health & Wellness Pavilion to ask the internal medicine specialists at Carroll Health Group all about the importance of Vitamin D, so you can stay healthy while you’re decking the halls this season.
Probiotics and Prebiotics: Good for Our Health
Believe it or not, trillions of bacteria live in our digestive tract (our microbiota), and some species play a positive role in health.
National Women’s Health Week: May 9 to 15
This week is National Women’s Health Week, a time when women are encouraged to focus on themselves by making their health a priority.
The following is a list of five common health issues women may face:
Reducing Added Sugars in the Diet
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provided by the USDA came out recently. The purpose of these guidelines is to promote health, prevent disease and focus on healthy eating through all stages of life.
Since 1980, it has been recommended to limit added sugars for optimal health, and these new guidelines are no different. Reducing added sugars in the diet can help to manage weight and help to prevent chronic illness.
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
February is Heart Health Month
Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle is as important as ever during a global pandemic. Heart disease is the leading cause of death, regardless of gender, for most ethnic and racial groups in the United States.
Join us for our heart health-focused programs, in collaboration with The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County and the Hill Y in Westminster, to learn more, get motivated and get active! Learn more about cardiovascular care and services at Carroll Hospital.