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Why men are at a higher risk of skin cancer — and how they can prevent it
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (679+ words) Sunscreen, clothing and self-skin checks are critical tools in preventing and spotting melanoma, an oncologist advises Skin cancer is a threat to everyone, but researchers are increasingly tracking how men — especially those age 50 and older — are at particular risk. Men…...
I tried a dietitian’s 5-day lunch prep plan. Here’s how it went. | Novant Health | Healthy Headlines
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1135+ words) I thought I'd save time and eat healthier. What surprised me most was how much easier my workdays felt. I know that eating a nutritious lunch is important — but I just can’t get my lunch game together. I make a…...
New cholesterol guidelines: What you need to know for your next appointment | Novant Health | Healthy Headlines
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (850+ words) The goal is earlier prevention and more personalized cholesterol management Dr. Donald Yakel, a cardiologist at Novant Health Heart and Vascular – Physicians Plaza in Hilton Head said cholesterol screening helps doctors evaluate several important numbers, including HDL (“good” cholesterol) and…...
How to practice self-care during pregnancy
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (958+ words) It’s simpler than you might expect when you focus on what matters most Between social media and well-meaning friends, there’s a lot of advice for pregnant women about how to take care of themselves. An influencer will advise you to…...
Coordinated care for migraines in perimenopause and menopause: A Q&A with Megan Donnelly, DO, and Claire Bowles, MD
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (785+ words) Bringing migraine and menopause care together in midlife. Megan Donnelly, DO, is a neurologist specializing in headache medicine and obstetric neurology. Claire Bowles, MD, is a gynecologist who takes an individualized, holistic approach to care. While their practice areas are…...
Do you need to fast before your annual physical? | Novant Health | Healthy Headlines
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (728+ words) It depends. The guidelines have changed, but don’t assume anything. Ask your doctor. If you’ve always fasted before your yearly physical but haven’t been told to in recent years, it doesn’t necessarily mean your doctor forgot to mention it. They…...
Q&A: Dr. Jeffrey Everett on bringing robotic cardiac surgery to Charlotte and expanding minimally invasive heart care
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (449+ words) Redefining minimally invasive heart care in Charlotte. In this Q&A, Dr. Everett addresses key questions about robotic mitral valve surgery and referral considerations. Robotic cardiac surgery is performed through several small keyhole incisions without dividing the breastbone. Traditional sternotomy…...
Miscarriage is more common than you may think.
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1073+ words) Here’s the information you deserve. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Maria D’Iorio of Novant Health WomanCare - Winston-Salem helps women welcome their babies into the world. She’s also there when a pregnancy ends early. Up to 30% of pregnancies result in miscarriage, D’Iorio…...
What to do if you’re alone during a heart attack.
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (927+ words) How to recognize the signs, act quickly and get the care you need Being alone during a medical emergency is scary, and during a heart attack, it can be deadly. When no one else is there to notice your symptoms,…...
How the viral fiber trend is helping us eat healthier
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (905+ words) Most Americans don’t reach their daily fiber intake. ‘Fibermaxxing’ could change that. The latest viral health trend to sweep the internet? High-fiber diets. Yes, something as mundane as fiber intake — something grandparents once talked about to no one’s interest — is…...