5 Easy Ways to Kick the Sugar Habit
April 4, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Health
Sugar is the most frequently bought food on the grocery store shelves. It’s also one of the most dangerous substances on the face of the earth. Sugar is toxic, fattening, and addictive. But how do you kick the sugar habit? People are addicted to sugar and don’t even know it. They don’t think they eat [...]
Top 4 healthy food trends
March 30, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Food
A visit to your local grocer provides thousands of food options, and it’s likely you’ve recently noticed an increase in the number of healthier choices, including organic offerings and expanded produce selections. But what are the next big things when it comes to healthy food? Here are some healthy food trends to look for the [...]
Piedmont Fayette Kicks off Relay for Life
March 17, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Things to Do
Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s Cancer Center recently held its Relay For Life kickoff, which showcased the work of the hospital and the American Cancer Society to serve cancer patients in Fayette County and deliver programs that cancer patients and their caregivers need. Physicians and staff members representing all areas of the Cancer Center attended the kickoff [...]
Cardio 101: Maintaining A Healthy Heart Event
March 12, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Cardio: What’s New – Maintaining A Healthy Heart As part of its “Your Health” series, Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s Sixty Plus Older Adult Services Program is joining with Fayette Senior Services to provide the latest information on how to protect your cardiovascular health. Experts will be available to answer questions and make sure you know: The [...]
Omega-3s and Heart Health: What you should know
March 3, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Diet
With heart disease the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s time to listen to your heart and get the right kinds of fats into your daily diet. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends consuming polyunsaturated fats, specifically omega-3 fatty acids, for heart health. But [...]
Child has a fever? Get the facts!
March 1, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
Fever facts for parents: What you should know when treating your child (ARA) – With cold and flu season also comes fever season, and across the country, parents will experience anxiety levels that rise in tandem with their children’s temperatures. In fact, more than half of parents report feeling anxious, fearful or helpless when their [...]
Chicken and Rice Pot Pie
February 29, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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An easy and healthy weeknight casserole that will satisfy your comfort food craving. Total Cook Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Makes: 8 servings 1 cup Uncle Ben’s Converted Brand Rice, dry 3 1/2 cups frozen carrot, peas and corn blend 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 cans (15 ounces) cream of chicken [...]
Feed your heart!
February 27, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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by Shar Peters Feed your heart as if your life depended on it. It does. Here are some tips for healthy heart nutrition: Go fishing. Eat salmon, tuna, trout, herring and halibut twice a week. Grab a handful of nuts. They’re one of the highest sources of dietary omega-3 fatty acids. Because they are high [...]
New Breakthroughs in Heart Health
February 22, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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New Breakthroughs in Heart Health May be in Your Own Hands by Shar Peters Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans each year than any other disease, and for women it is the number one cause of death. What is being done about it? Probably more than you realize. Medical researchers and institutions worldwide frequently tout new [...]
Immunity-boosting Foods from Your Kitchen
February 16, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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In the Northern hemisphere, it’s now peak time for the flu and colds, which grip millions of Americans each year. And contrary to common belief, the best way to combat viruses and bacteria is not in your medicine cabinet – it’s in your kitchen. Topical BioMedics, makers of Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream, has [...]
Stress Busters
February 2, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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If you feel irritable, have a hard time concentrating, have low energy or a hard time sleeping, you could be showing signs of stress. In fact, it seems that most Americans are feeling stress these days. The American Psychological Association’s (APA) 2010 Stress in America survey disclosed that stress is taking a toll on physical [...]
This New Year, Resolve to Eat Smarter
January 27, 2012 by Kristin Girard
Filed under Diet
Chances are, you’re probably one of the millions of Americans whose list of New Year’s resolutions include “Lose weight” or “Eat healthier.” How about “Eat smarter”? If you’re interested in a diet that is not only one of the most renowned and time-tested approaches to being healthier and losing weight, but is also instrumental for [...]