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How To Not Gain Weight This Christmas

Dec 21, 2018, 10:08 AM by Lexington Medical Center
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Americans’ weight, waist size and BMI (body mass index) has increased over the past 18 years.

Honoring the Oath

Nov 16, 2018, 3:39 PM by Lexington Medical Center
Dr. Marc Antonetti is a surgeon at Riverside Surgical Group and the South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center.

Take Charge of Your Diabetes

Nov 2, 2021, 1:46 PM by Allison Sanford
November is American Diabetes Month. In South Carolina, statistics show that one in seven adults has diabetes. That’s approximately 500,000 people.

Easy Guide to Best Food Choices

Mar 1, 2023, 3:40 PM by Allison Sanford
One of the best strategies to reduce childhood obesity is to improve the whole family's eating and exercise habits. Follow these Go - Slow - Whoa guidelines adapted from the National Institute of Health to help your family make healthy food choices.

Women and Stroke

May 1, 2024, 10:31 AM by Allison Sanford
In addition to general risk factors, such as family history, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, lack of exercise and being overweight, women are faced with additional hormone-related risk factors for stroke.

A Fresh Take on the Southern Diet

Oct 23, 2024, 11:25 AM by Allison Sanford
From fried chicken to buttery biscuits, there’s no denying that Southern cuisine can make your taste buds do a happy dance. But let’s be honest—sometimes that dance can turn into a stumble and take a toll on your health.

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