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Heart Health Starts at Home
February 16, 2020After a long day, it’s easy to go home, 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…
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Give Your Brown Bag a Boost
February 15, 2020You’re at work. It’s lunchtime. Your brown bag lunch is waiting for you in the office 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. We’ve also been there when the co-workers stop by and invite you out to the new burger joint down the…
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Time Out: Does Your Heart Need a Break?
February 14, 2020You wake up early, start making breakfast and lunches so you can get the kids fed, dressed and out the door in time for school. Follow that with eight or more hours at the office, sandwiched between traffic-laden commutes back and forth from the kids’ ball practice and dance lessons. Once you finally make it home, there’s still dinner to be made, dishes to be…
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A Happy Heart is a Healthy Heart
February 12, 2020You’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, 2020Heart 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, 2020When 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, 2020From commuting to work and spending hours sitting behind a computer to watching TV or surfing the internet, there’s no doubt that we simply sit too much. 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 day more…
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An Egg White a Day
February 08, 2020An Egg White a Day… If 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…
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Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga
February 07, 2020Manage 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) “Simple 7,” a list of seven lifestyle strategies that can help you lower your risk for heart disease: they…
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Know Your Numbers
February 06, 2020One 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. Normal range for blood pressure should be below 120/80. If your numbers are at…
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 05, 2020Eating 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. 10 Pantry Essentials Dinner starters: Dried beans, low-salt…
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New Grad RN Interview Day - Feb. 22
February 04, 2020New Grad Interview DayWednesday, February 228 am - 3 pm Will you graduate in May 2020 with your RN degree? Are you interested in exploring opportunities at Wilson Medical Center? Join us for an interview day where you will meet our Chief Nursing Officer and clinical directors. Complete an online application to be contacted by the Nurse Recruiter. Questions -…
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 04, 2020As 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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Wilson Medical Center Implements Flu Visitor Restrictions
February 04, 2020Due to the increase in flu activity in the hospital and the community, Wilson Medical Center has implemented visitor restrictions. There is a two visitor limitation for all patients in the Emergency Department. Please refrain from visiting unless you have an urgent matter within the facility. Children under the age of 12 are restricted from visiting any patient…
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 03, 2020We’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, 2020Did you know that exercising as little as 30 minutes each 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, dancing with friends or walking. According to the American Heart Association, walking is the simplest positive…
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Welcome to 29 Days of Heart Health
February 01, 2020This February marks not only American Heart Month, but another leap year. That means an extra day to enjoy quality time with family and friends. An extra day to chase after your 2020 goals. And an extra day to focus on your heart health. Because, while leap year adds an extra day to the calendar, staying focused on maintaining good heart health can help add years to your…
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Sleep, Glorious Sleep: Resolving to Get the Rest You Need This Year
January 23, 2020It’s a new year. As the calendar turns to a fresh page, many of us make a fresh resolve to eat better, do better and be better. But have you ever made a resolution to sleep better? It’s one you may want to consider. Many people don’t connect the dots between the quality of their sleep and the quality of their overall health. Most adults need at least…
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New Year, New You?
January 09, 2020A New Year has begun and the references of entering a New Year with 2020 vision are in full swing as we all ponder what resolutions we want to accomplish in the upcoming 365 days. Among individuals who make New Year’s resolutions, the most common resolutions are exercising more, saving money, eating healthier and losing weight. While the intentions to achieve…
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Protecting Yourself and Our Community From Flu
December 19, 2019The holidays are just around the corner which means a time to spend with friends and family to enjoy delicious meals and exchange gifts. Unfortunately, it’s likely that you’ll exchange more than just presents at these gatherings over the holidays. With flu season in full swing, it’s important to remember these tips to help prevent the flu.Flu season…
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