CullmanTimes.com, Cullman, Alabama Prime Times2009-11-21T05:14:27-06:00urn:uuid:a8146cce-ae4b-47c1-bfa1-9d256f9d70edTony Nassetta comforts people in time of needBy Carolyn Arringtonurn:uuid:527f5632-b989-4eab-825b-eee313aef9902007-07-30T11:18:00-05:00Whiz keeps food bank in orderBy Carolyn Arringtonurn:uuid:944d0c50-7b4c-40fb-8f7f-a2f177fc58132007-07-30T09:22:42-05:00Anne Meiman serves United WayBy Carolyn Arringtonurn:uuid:1fef2309-1300-4555-9a54-b04002b0654f2007-07-30T09:19:59-05:00Ways to reduce your risk of heart diseaseDr. Melinda Harturn:uuid:9449dbb6-a869-48a4-b408-b23d4be822752007-01-29T17:55:02-06:00
<p>With heart disease as the number one killer in America, it is important to know what to do to minimize risks of being attacked by this deadly disease. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease includes two categories of risk factors: those that can improve a person’s chances and those that can’t.</p>
Eat well so you can age wellCullman Regional Medical Centerurn:uuid:16260d21-a29f-4c3b-9a59-3a9cae95b1652007-01-29T17:52:53-06:00
<p>As people get older, they should be aware of their bodies' changing needs. Many people don't realize that healthy aging demands closer attention to diet. Here are a few tips from Janet Benefield, RD, dietician at Cullman Regional Medical Center.</p>
A happy heart is a healthy heartBy Dr. Kazi Ahmadurn:uuid:8e1f497e-931a-444f-905b-540148b1254e2007-01-29T17:44:29-06:00
<p>The heart is a symbol for many things. In love it can be won, lost, stolen and even broken. When people make difficult decisions, they are told to listen to their hearts. Despite its symbolic meaning, scientists once maintained that the heart was no more than an organ pumping blood to the body; but today, researchers are finding it to be much more different. As it turns out, thoughts and emotions can affect heart health.</p>
Fitness changes for older adultsCullman Regional Medical Centerurn:uuid:eae791c2-2be9-4292-aa81-09c31b5bcb5d2007-01-29T17:42:49-06:00
<p>Most of the older adults of our community know firsthand some of the effects of aging. Here is a list of just a few changes that you can expect after each birthday:</p>