Most of us walk around every day without giving much thought to what keeps us going. Heart disease just doesn't happen to "other people" - it is something that all of us need to give attention to. I'm sure you've…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of this special month, UAB Medical West would like to remind women about the importance of early detection. Below are some simple steps that are key in detecting this potentially devastating…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Alabama was the 4th most obese state in 2011. Their data showed that 32% of Alabamians have a Body Mass Index of over 30, qualifying them as obese. Now, I…
Who doesn’t like to have fun? And, what in the world does fun have to do with health and diabetes, you may ask? Actually, a lot of things. We all know that we feel better when we are having fun…
8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese 8 oz reduced fat sour cream 16 oz jar mild salsa 1 packet taco seasoning 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded 2 large tomatoes, diced 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese 2.25…
When Diane Mason went to visit her doctor for a regular check-up, she was told that her blood pressure and sugar levels were high. This was not exactly what she wanted to hear. She knew that she had to make…
By Melissa Valliant The happiest people eat seven or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day, according to a new study to be published in the journal Social Indicators Research. Researchers from the University of Warwick and Dartmouth College analyzed the…
A key to living a longer, healthier life is by caring for your heart. February is American Heart Month, and we want to remind you of some ways that you can better focus on your heart! According to the American…