Figure Out Fiber
March 3, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Diet, Health
For years, any weight-loss aficionado could easily tell you the best sources of dietary fiber: whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. But in today’s environment, things have changed. Grocery store shelves have become crowded with traditionally low-fiber foods that are now packed with fiber, like candy, ice cream, and artificial sweeteners. According to TOPS Club, [...]
Your Friends May Be Affecting Your Weight
March 3, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Health
Is obesity contagious? Can you catch it from your friends? And if you have skinny friends, can this help you lose weight? According to new research this may, indeed, be the case. Researchers at Harvard University say America’s obesity epidemic won’t plateau until at least 42 percent of adults are obese, according to mathematical modeling [...]
How to Heal Chapped Winter Skin
March 3, 2011 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Health
While a Georgia winter is a far cry from spending the season in Michigan or Minnesota, red, chapped winter skin and lips can still be an issue. Because your face is often exposed to the temperature and indoor-to-outdoor temperature changes all winter, there’s a chance your skin will become irritated, cracked, or in the very [...]
Mission: Healthy Meals for Schoolchildren
December 19, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Diet, Health, Parenting
With childhood obesity becoming an epidemic in this country, a professor at Georgia State University has linked overweight children with federal school nutrition programs. Research published in the Summer 2010 edition of The Journal of Human Resources by Associate Professor Rusty Tchernis (“School Nutrition Programs and the Incidence of Childhood Obesity”) reveals that children who [...]
Pink Ribbon Inspired…
October 7, 2010 by Kenya Brantley
Filed under At Home, Decor, Everyday Living, Health
As most of you know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So in honor of all of the women who have fought, are fighting, or know someone that this disease has affected in some way, I present to you Pretty in Pink! I want to invite you to share your stories of breast cancer, [...]
Osteoporosis: Prevention is Key
August 23, 2010 by Dr. Zia Khan
Filed under Health
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bones due to excessive calcium loss, which leads to decrease in bone mass and strength. Bones become so brittle that even a sneeze or a cough can cause a fracture. It is responsible for 1.5 million annual fractures in the United States, making it a silent but deadly disease because [...]
Prevent a Stroke in 5 Easy Steps
July 26, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Health
Did you know that 80 percent of all strokes are preventable? That figure, from the National Stroke Association, illustrates just how important it is that you know the steps necessary to prevent a stroke from affecting your life. What might surprise you is that many of those steps are lifestyle suggestions you’ve heard before – [...]
Early detection, diet, exercise can prevent Type 2 diabetes
June 25, 2010 by Dr. Zia Khan
Filed under Health
Type 2 diabetes affects over 23 million Americans today. Approximately 1.6 million new cases are diagnosed in adults 20 years and older. Diabetes is a disease of high blood sugar due to the body’s resistance to insulin. Normally food is broken into glucose (sugar) and taken up by cells with the help of insulin. Malfunction [...]
Breast Cancer: Understanding the Basics
June 17, 2010 by Dr. Zia Khan
Filed under Health
Breast cancer affects 8 of 10 women in the United States and is the number one cause of death in women aged 44 to 59. While it is a very controversial topic these days, one thing is certain: early screening saves lives. Screening refers to tests and exams that can detect disease before symptoms begin. [...]
Red, White and Pink Event Benefits Fayette Cancer Center
June 3, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Health
There are questions you hope you never ask. “Will I be able to work with my radiation? Should I tell my elderly parents about my cancer? How can I show my toddler I love her if I can’t pick her up?” For those in Fayette County struggling with cancer, the answers have all been a [...]
How to help family or friends who are ill
April 6, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Health
When you learn that a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor is seriously ill or recovering from injuries or surgery, do you wonder how you can best show your support? It depends upon the situation. Sometimes the best way to show your support is to just stay in touch, but other times, it’s to provide [...]
Piedmont Fayette hosts cooking with herbs demo March 4
February 25, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Diet, Health
Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Fayette Hospital (PFH) is promoting health and well-being for breast cancer survivors with a cooking demonstration titled “Cooking with Herbs” on Thursday, March 4, from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. in the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Dining Conference Room. Registration is required by calling 404-425-7944. Whether you will be planting them or buying [...]