Tag: cardiovascular disease

By Yen Duong Wanda Dupree just wanted celebratory ice cream. But while wondering which flavor would best mark the end of a 16-week health challenge, she ran into her chair aerobics coach, who talked her out of the treat. “I realized that this wasn’t just about this challenge. This was an initiative for us to

By Catherine Clabby In the darkest and coldest winter nights, few things can bring more cheer than sitting in front of a big fire. But for some, it can do harm. Wood smoke, indoors and out, can be hazardous to people living with asthma and other chronic health problems, something Kiana Redd saw while growing

By Leah Asmelash “Today, the message is check, check, check your blood pressure,” said Rep. Becky Carney, an eight-term legislator who had suffered sudden cardiac death in her legislative office in 2009. Carney, who has since been a champion for heart health, was making introductory comments to open a high blood pressure awareness day at

By Thomas Goldsmith and Rose Hoban The heart and vascular hospital opened today by UNC Rex Healthcare will not only provide high levels of care for its targeted patients, but will also free up some 100,000 square feet of space at its neighboring facility, officials said at a recent opening ceremony. The new five-story building

</p> <div style=”display:none;”> <img src=”//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-fNeHdWqgrbVC8.gif” border=”0″ height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=”Quantcast”/></div> <p>A national advisory committee finds that health disparities between rural and urban communities have widened. Similar disparities are found in North Carolina. By Taylor Sisk A recent report by the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services indicates that life expectancy in rural American

A program to help middle-schoolers find their own way toward healthy food choices is finding success. This story was originally published in February 2012, but has been updated with new information. By Taylor Sisk When you’re a seventh-grader, the world is your oyster. Or maybe it’s your carrot stick. But more probably, it’s your Twix.

A proposed law would eliminate many boards and commissions that use the knowledge of many experts located in the state, many of whom work for free. By Kelsey Tsipis Tuesday afternoon the North Carolina General Assembly will vote on a bill that seeks to eliminate or downsize dozens of advisory boards across the state, including