Archive for November 2011
Nutrition Guidelines for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● November 29, 2011
PCOS occurs in approximately 6-7% of women and can be described as an imbalance in hormones categorized by weight gain, insulin resistance and difficulty regulating blood glucose levels. It mostly occurs in women of reproductive age and can be the major cause of infertility if not treated accurately. Nutrition intervention is critical for optimal management. [...]
A recent study from the Centers for Disesase Control found that most american consumer too much salt. People should get less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010. However, of the Americans targeted by this advice, 88.2 percent are getting more sodium than recommended, NHANES found. For more information about [...]
In honor of all the Black Friday festivities, make sure the shoe fits before walking out the door! Fit or fashion? Which is more likely to guide your choices when purchasing shoes? Statistics from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) suggest it’s the latter. The AAOS reports that one in six people experience foot [...]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Before you start preparing your feast, take a few minutes to read this holiday food safety story in the Stanly Health Information Library.
Lullaby Announces New Arrivals at Stanly Regional
Posted by: Nicole Williams in: ● November 22, 2011
It’s just like “It’s a Wonderful Life” – a bell rings and you know an angel just got his wings. But in this case, a 10-second music box version of Brahms’ “Lullaby” plays throughout the hallways of Stanly Regional Medical Center letting everyone know a baby was just born. Members of the Women’s Services staff [...]
Consumers should be wary of any product claiming to prevent SIDS or reduce the risk of SIDS. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, there are several products currently on the market that market themselves as the solution to SIDS, yet none of them are FDA approved. In fact, some of these products, such [...]
The Importance of Gym Class
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● November 20, 2011
The elimination or decrease of gym time for school aged children is a hotly debated topic. Some rationalize it because the extra time could be used for more instruction time for the students. However, new research is being done now that suggests that taking away gym class and replacing it with more instructional time may [...]
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