Learning to Live With Type 2 Diabetes
You have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes…now what?! This new diagnosis can be overwhelming at first, but with lifestyle changes and support, from your healthcare team, you can manage…
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Beating the Winter Blues
Follow these health tips to help boost mood, reduce stress and ease anxiety: Turn on the tunes. Listening to music can elevate your mood, increase motivation/efficiency and aid in relaxation.…
How much sleep do we really need?
How much sleep do we really need? Sleep is a very important indicator of our overall health and well-being. Regular sleep can improve immunity, lower risk for heart disease, diabetes,…
Know Your Fats: Healthy vs. Unhealthy
There are a variety of fats in the foods we eat, and some are better than others. Of these varieties, there are four major types of fats: Monounsaturated Fats Polyunsaturated…
Q&A with Tryon Medical Partners’ Rheumatologists
Tryon Medical Partners is excited to welcome three rheumatologists to the practice. We sat down with Dr. George, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Zouzoulas to learn more about their specialty, their…
Breast Cancer: Does It Run in the Family?
You’re right to think some people are at greater than average risk for breast cancer based on conditions that can be inherited. Although most breast cancers are random, family history…
Diet or Regular? Which Should You Choose?
If you follow a well-balanced diet without limitations (“everything in moderation”), regular or diet soda every now and then can be an enjoyable part of life. But which one is…
Tips for Losing or Maintaining Weight Through Balanced Eating
There is more than one way to achieve healthy eating patterns to help reach your weight loss and maintenance goals. Slower weight loss leads to greater success in long-term weight…
What is Keto, Really?
The keto diet has recently become very popular – but is it right for everyone? What is keto? The ketogenic (keto) diet is high in healthy fats, moderate in proteins…
9 Things You Should Know About Thyroid Nodules
What is the thyroid gland? It is a butterfly-shaped, hormone-producing gland located in the anterior portion of the neck. Its main function is to produce thyroid hormone, responsible for the…