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Take as Directed: Talking to Your Doctor About Medications
February 13, 2021An important step in taking charge of your health is speaking with your healthcare provider about medications you are taking, including its favorable results and any potential side effects. As you age and experience life changes – including having a baby, undergoing surgery or experiencing other health events, finding the right medications for you is a crucial…
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A Happy Heart is a Healthy Heart
February 12, 2021You’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…
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Is it a sign?
February 11, 2021Heart 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,…
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More Numbers and a Major Risk Factor to Know
February 10, 2021When 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, 2021As we have been spending more time at home – both leisure and work time – during the pandemic, there’s a good chance that many of us may spend too much time sitting! 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…
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An Egg White a Day…
February 08, 2021An 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, 2021Manage 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) Life’s 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, 2021One 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, 2021Eating 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, today and every day. 10 Pantry Essentials Dinner starters:…
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 04, 2021As 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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30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away
February 03, 2021Did you know that exercising as little as 30 minutes every 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 or sunset walk in the neighborhood. According to the American Heart Association, walking is the simplest positive…
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 02, 2021We’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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Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health
February 02, 2021Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and the essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. Each day in February, we’ll…
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28 Days of Heart: Getting a Jump Start on Being Heart Smart
February 01, 2021By Michael DePasquale, PA-C, Maria Parham Health If the classic shape of a heart pops into your mind when you think of February, you’re not alone. With Valentine’s Day falling at the exact mid-point of the month, stores are filled with heart-shaped cards, candy, and more to celebrate the annual holiday of love. But there’s another reason that hearts…
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Winter Weather Delay ~ January 28, 2021
January 27, 2021Outpatient Services: • Maria Parham Physician Practices will open on January 28, 2021 at 10am. • Maria Parham Outpatient Services will begin at 10am. This includes outpatient Radiology/Imaging, Lab, Wound and Vein, Cardiovascular Lab, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Rehabilitation, and Cardiopulmonary Rehab. • We will proceed with the normal…
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COVID-19 Vaccines Available at Maria Parham Health
January 08, 2021COVID-19 vaccines will be available for you soon!Maria Parham Health has received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.We have begun vaccinating individuals in Phase 1a and will continue to do so through January 14th. For more information about individuals who qualify for Phase 1a, see this document from NC DHHS.We will begin vaccinating individuals in Phase 1b on…
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Brighter Days Ahead: Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Start
December 22, 2020By Melissa Dean-Appasu, FNP-C A new year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. A new beginning. That’s one of the big reasons, so many of us set New Year’s resolutions. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be better, healthier versions of ourselves, and look to the future with hope for…
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Community FAQ – COVID-19 Vaccine
December 18, 2020Community FAQ – COVID-19 Vaccine We know there are a lot of questions about the emerging COVID-19 vaccines. Our goal is to keep you informed as vaccines are approved and rolled out for our workforce, patients and community in the weeks ahead. We have created a list of common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines based on current knowledge and understanding. These…
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Kayla J. Cagle-Colon Joins Maria Parham Health
December 16, 2020Maria Parham Health is excited to announce that Kayla J. Cagle-Colon, MD, has joined our women’s care practice, Maria Parham Women’s Care. Dr. Cagle-Colon joins the community from New York, New York where she has completed her residency program. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Cagle-Colon to North Carolina to practice at Maria Parham…
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