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Eat Right, Bite by Bite: How to make good nutrition work for you
March 05, 2020Eating healthy helps us get and stay healthy. And there’s no better time to adopt useful strategies for making good nutrition an essential part of your health journey than National Nutrition Month.® This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite” – a great reminder that eating healthy and responsibly doesn’t have to be a daunting…
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In the Mix: Why it might be time to add routine colonoscopies to your health journey
March 02, 2020It’s a scene many of us can recall. You arrive home from school, rush to your bedroom and tune your boombox to your favorite radio station. You pop in a blank cassette tape, or one you’ve recorded over so many times before, to capture the songs you love – or the songs you hope someone else will love, too. If that scene of adding favorite songs to your…
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Thank You!
February 29, 2020Thank you for joining us on this 29-day journey of heart health. We hope you’ve found it helpful and that you’ve learned something about your heart that you may not have known before. Remember, heart health isn’t about a crash diet. It’s not about getting up at 5 am to run 10 miles every day or vowing to never eat dessert again. And it’s not a sprint. It’s a commitment to…
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Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 28, 2020How well do you take care of your teeth and gums? Some research has shown a link between poor oral health and poor heart health. Studies have shown a link between gum disease and increased heart disease risk and that poor oral health can increase the risk of bacterial infection in your bloodstream. One study published by the American Heart Association showed gum disease…
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Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 27, 2020You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart health. If you don’t know your family’s full health history, start with your immediate family first.…
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Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
February 26, 2020You probably know that healthy eating and regular physical activity are critically important to maintaining good heart health. But there are a number of other things you can do to give your heart an extra boost that might surprise you. Laugh. Research has pointed to laughter having several benefits for your heart health, including increased blood flow and lowered stress…
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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life
February 25, 2020When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of those who die from heart attacks will die within an hour of their first symptom. Being able to quickly recognize what’s happening and…
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Heart Health at Any Age
February 24, 2020Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age. Check out these pointers on what to remember as each decade comes and goes, as well as some things to keep in mind at every age. All Age Groups: The food…
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Got Kids? Give ‘Em Heart!
February 23, 2020As a parent, there are a number of great reasons to get your kids to think of their health as a priority. And there are a number of great ways to help them do that, including regular physical activity. Creating a more active family lifestyle can be done anytime, anywhere. Family walks after dinner, weekend excursions like hiking or skiing, a trip to the local pool, a game…
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We Heart Dessert
February 22, 2020How many of us want to beat a hasty path to the freezer for a few scoops of ice cream after dinner? While it’s nice to treat yourself from time to time, it’s important to keep the decadent desserts as a special treat, rather than an every-night occurrence. Luckily for your sweet tooth, some desserts are healthier than others, like this recipe for Grilled Peaches with…
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Sleeping Beauty
February 21, 2020Consistently getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for the health of your mind and body. And it’s particularly important for your heart. Even though it keeps beating after you close your eyes, it benefits from the lowered blood pressure that happens when you drift off to dreamland. Check out these pointers to ward off tossing and…
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Wilson Medical Center welcomes John Wechter, M.D.
February 20, 2020Wilson Medical Center is pleased to welcome John Wechter, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, to Wilson Regional Orthopedics. Dr. Wechter joins Lawrence Yenni, M.D., and Christian Selby, PA-C, at Wilson Regional Orthopedics located at 1700 Tarboro Street SW, Suite 205. Dr. Wechter is fellowship-trained in hand and upper extremity surgery. He specializes in…
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Your Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart
February 20, 2020Playing an active role in your preventive health is a key factor in preventing heart disease and managing your risk factors for heart problems. And one of the best preventive health measures is your annual check-up with your primary care provider. Even if you don’t have a heart condition, it’s essential to schedule and keep annual exams. Make the most of your time with…
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It Does That? Fun Facts About Your Hard-Working Heart
February 19, 2020Your heart is one hard-working muscle – a fascinating, giant pump that’s working every second of every minute of every day. It’s working hard for you, so let these fun facts about your heart inspire you to work a little harder to keep it healthy. Your adult heart beats about 100,000 times a day. That’s at least one beat every second, or 60-100 times a minute, according to…
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How to Have a Heart-to-Heart about Health
February 18, 2020Understanding the risk factors, signs and symptoms of heart disease can have a big impact on the likelihood of a positive outcome and a strong recovery when issues arise. Besides recognizing these in yourself, it’s also important to be able to recognize them in your loved ones and be able to comfortably discuss them. By detecting potential heart problems early, we’re more…
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How Weight Weighs on Your Heart
February 17, 2020Many of us have made New Years resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier and exercise. When we don’t always follow through, it’s not because we don’t want to be healthier. More often, life just gets in the way. But even with life’s challenges, it’s important for us to find ways to help our heart be healthy. Weight can be a critical indicator of our risk level for heart…
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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 into the couch, try…
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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 street. This sounds much better, but at what…
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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 cleaned and…
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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 good, hearty laugh can…
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