Regular exercise has been shown to have many health benefits. There is evidence that being sedentary may be an even stronger predictor of mortality than risks factors such as smoking, hypertension, and diabetes. Walking is an easy exercise that most everyone can do and requires no special equipment. The American Heart Association recommends adults get […]
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Author: John F. Vannoy, MD
April 29, 2024
National Stress Awareness Month
Don’t worry, be happy! April is recognized as National Stress Awareness month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. The World Health Organization defines stress as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in […]
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February 7, 2023
American Heart Month
February is designated American Heart Month to raise awareness of heart disease. Why it is important to protect your heart? Your heart beats over 100,000 times per day. Your heart pumps about 1.5 gallons of blood every minute. Over the course of a day, that adds up to over 2,000 gallons. The adult heart is […]
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June 1, 2017
“Everybody will die, but very few people want to be reminded of that fact.” Lemony Snicket, The Austere Academy
As the population ages and baby boomers begin their golden years, much more attention is being placed on death and dying. The later part of our lives has been given very little emphasis in the past. The goal is to improve the quality of living during this period and to ensure the dignity of death. […]
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