Archive
Fall 2007
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The Real Deal On: Carrots
Duke dietitian Elisabetta Politi relays a few little-known facts about carrots -- and how you can maximize their nutritional value.
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Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Duke diabetes educator Jan Nicollerat explains that the best way to battle type 2 diabetes is to balance your personal equation of healthy eating and exercise.
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Type 2 Diabetes: Are You at Risk?
Most people with type 2 diabetes have the disease for five years or more before they're diagnosed. Duke diabetes educator Jan Nicollerat emphasizes the importance of knowing your blood glucose level and addressing warning symptoms.
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Your Health in Balance: Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a leading cause of death for women between the ages of 45 and 65. Endocrinologist Mark Feinglos explains why this disease is so sensitive to what you eat and how much you exercise.
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Stress: Triggers and Tricks to Tame Them
Psychologist Richard Surwit says that we can learn exercises to help us deal with stress and prevent the physical tolls stress takes.
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neurosurgeon Rob Isaacs says that spine surgeons at Duke use minimally invasive techniques for everything from spinal stenosis to tumor removal, scoliosis corrections, and trauma surgeries.
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Epilepsy: Living without Limits
People with epilepsy who have active seizures, or whose medication is causing side effects that limit quality of life, should talk to his physician about new strategies to try.
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A Not-So-Secret Way to Lower Your Blood Pressure in Two Weeks
Duke endocrinologist Laura Svetkey co-authored the first major study proving the effectiveness of the DASH eating plan in lowering blood pressure. She answers a few questions about the diet.
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Stroke: Five Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
If someone is experiencing any of the symptoms of a stroke, taking action without delay can decrease the odds of permanent disability.
Summer 2007
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Going Deep: Surviving Melanoma
A survivor of this deadly skin cancer shares her story. Plus: Tips on melanoma prevention and detection.
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Big Difference
Weighed down by morbid obesity and the health risks that come with it, some seek a surgical solution.
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Helping Children Make Healthy Choices
Concern over serious health risks linked to childhood obesity sparked Duke Children’s Healthy Lifestyles Program, a six-month intervention that involves the whole family.
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What Is Minimally Invasive Gynecology?
More gynecological procedures traditionally performed in the hospital are now offered in an office setting, with smaller or no incisions and reduced recovery time. This is not your mother’s hysterectomy.
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