Whether you want to know which is good vs bad cholesterol or you’re trying to lower your cholesterol levels, explore our informative blog articles to make sure you are well-informed and taking the proper steps for your health.
By the year 2050, an estimated 1 in 3 Americans will have Type 2 diabetes. Currently, 1 in 10 adults currently has diabetes, and as the population ages, officials from the Centers for Disease Control predict these numbers will increase dramatically in the next 40 years. This makes diabetes prevention absolutely crucial, and many Americans even wonder, […]
Cholesterol isn’t all bad. You’ve probably heard about the difference between good and bad cholesterol. Good cholesterol can go a long way toward reducing your heart attack risk and removing bad cholesterol from your system. Bad cholesterol can cause plaque to build up in your arteries over time. Regular cholesterol testing is very important to […]
Happy National Nutrition Month! It’s a great time of the year to take some time to check in on what our daily nutrition looks like and see if our current habits are meeting our needs. With the holidays and the Girl Scout cookies behind us, many of us are looking forward to getting outside and […]
Heart disease is responsible for 1 out of every 4 deaths in the U.S., making it the deadliest disease for Americans. An accurate and timely diagnosis is vital to create an effective treatment plan to save lives. Often, a stress test is ordered—you may even have a friend or family member who has had one. Learning […]
So . . . how’s your New Year’s resolution coming? Sadly, it’s usually late February when all our best intentions to fulfill those resolutions seem to go out the window—and one of the most common resolutions is to lose weight. Those wonderful plans to exercise every day and forego desserts often vanish in the face of […]
That 9-to-5 job may be slowly killing you—and we’re not talking about stress, overtime or high blood pressure. We’re talking about sitting. Studies have repeatedly shown that those who sit for eight hours a day have a dramatically increased risk of health problems, particularly a cluster of symptoms called metabolic syndrome. In some ways, it’s easy to […]
Certainly, there are several advantages to gym membership: It gives you the opportunity to work with personal trainers, access to exercise classes, and often, even a pool or racquetball courts. But just because you aren’t a card carrying member to the Raleigh YMCA or Gold’s Gym doesn’t mean you can’t stay in shape. How? Here are some simple ways to keep […]
Cholesterol is everywhere in the news. Consumers can be overwhelmed with ads for the latest cholesterol-lowering drugs or fad diets that promise to reduce it to healthy levels. But have you ever stopped to wonder why cholesterol is so important? How can you change your diet to keep your cholesterol levels perfect? Cholesterol is a […]
As if eating right wasn’t hard enough! Before you pat yourself on the back for having a salad instead of a hamburger, be aware that, when it comes to calories and fat, names can be deceiving. In fact, some foods that sound healthy may actually have more fat and calories than you realize. Take a look at […]
Did you know that an estimated 38 percent of American adults have high cholesterol, placing them at greater risk of heart disease and stroke? At Raleigh Medical Group, we have helped hundreds of Raleigh and Triangle residents lower their cholesterol through a combination of healthful eating, exercise and medication. Sometimes, it can be challenging to find […]