CullmanTimes.com, Cullman, Alabama Prime Times 2009-11-21T05:14:27-06:00 urn:uuid:a8146cce-ae4b-47c1-bfa1-9d256f9d70ed Tony Nassetta comforts people in time of need By Carolyn Arrington urn:uuid:527f5632-b989-4eab-825b-eee313aef990 2007-07-30T11:18:00-05:00 Whiz keeps food bank in order By Carolyn Arrington urn:uuid:944d0c50-7b4c-40fb-8f7f-a2f177fc5813 2007-07-30T09:22:42-05:00 Anne Meiman serves United Way By Carolyn Arrington urn:uuid:1fef2309-1300-4555-9a54-b04002b0654f 2007-07-30T09:19:59-05:00 Ways to reduce your risk of heart disease Dr. Melinda Hart urn:uuid:9449dbb6-a869-48a4-b408-b23d4be82275 2007-01-29T17:55:02-06:00 <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 well Cullman Regional Medical Center urn:uuid:16260d21-a29f-4c3b-9a59-3a9cae95b165 2007-01-29T17:52:53-06:00 <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 heart By Dr. Kazi Ahmad urn:uuid:8e1f497e-931a-444f-905b-540148b1254e 2007-01-29T17:44:29-06:00 <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 adults Cullman Regional Medical Center urn:uuid:eae791c2-2be9-4292-aa81-09c31b5bcb5d 2007-01-29T17:42:49-06:00 <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>