During a recent telephone interview, Dr. Travis Stork honored February, which is Heart Health Month, by focusing on what we can most easily do to maintain a healthy heart. Dr. Stork is co-host of the award-winning television show The Doctors. Dr. Stork stressed exercise. He is a strong believer in patient empowerment when it comes to their health, and he tries to lead by example.
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Dr. Travis Stork of “The Doctors” gives advice on heart health
by Carol Bradley Bursack, Editor-in-ChiefFebruary 13th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Diabetes education (DSMT) is a Medicare-paid benefit – don’t miss out
by Carol Bradley Bursack, Editor-in-ChiefMarch 12th, 2011 at 3:06 am
Diabetes is a sneaky disease, in that most of the time early symptoms go unnoticed. As with many diseases, prevention, when possible, is best. If we can’t prevent a disease, then early detection and treatment may offset many of the ailments that could accumulate as an undetected disease progresses.
Meaningful visits should include some laughter and smiles
by Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A. CCC/SLPMarch 9th, 2011 at 5:18 am
Humor has many positive effects on the body. The benefits of humor are numerous and relieve some of the effects of a stressful situation. Bringing a smile to the face of a loved one can sometimes be the best possible medicine for both of you.
Study shows exercise fights premature aging
by Carol Bradley Bursack, Editor-in-ChiefMarch 8th, 2011 at 4:53 am
When it comes to aging, I’m good at denial. Oh, I know my “numbers” – years, weight, triglycerides, cholesterol. I know, for the most part, what foods I should and shouldn’t eat, though I’m not very good about following through with the solid nutrition suggested. Also, I know that exercise is essential to good health. But knowing is not doing.
Senior centered emergency rooms designed to minimize trauma a step forward
by Carol Bradley Bursack, Editor-in-ChiefMarch 5th, 2011 at 3:06 am
Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) has been on my radar for quite awhile. Who or what is NICHE? I’ll let the organization speak to that:
“Started in 1992, Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) is the only national geriatric initiative to improve the care of older hospitalized adults. The NICHE program comprises nearly 300 hospitals throughout North America. NICHE is a program of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at New York University College of Nursing.”
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