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Monthly Archives: May 2012

Newnan, Georgia, gets an awesome, new hospital.

By admin | Published: May 25, 2012
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The new Piedmont Newnan Hospital is now open!  It’s an incredible facility – filled with light, integrated with nature and [...]

Posted in Video | Tagged GA, New Hospital, Newnan, Piedmont Newnan Hospital | Leave a comment

Five Things Men Should Know

By HWMDteam | Published: May 25, 2012
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When it comes to health, men usually follow in their fathers’ footsteps. They like to tinker on cars and take [...]

Posted in Article, Story, Tips | Tagged balance, baldness, cancer, dysfunction, erectile, men, prostate, screenings | Leave a comment

Try This Tasty Gluten-free Asian Dish

By HWMDteam | Published: May 25, 2012
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Want to make a great gluten-free Asian meal? Chef Nancy Waldeck with Cancer Wellness at Piedmont shared this recipe for sautee spinach, [...]

Posted in Recipe | Tagged Asian, food, gluten free, healthy, recipe | Leave a comment

Try These Great Recipes to Fight Inflammation

By HWMDteam | Published: May 25, 2012
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Inflammation is a component of arthritis and possibly even cardiovascular disease. Some foods may help. Try these anti-inflammation recipes. Four [...]

Posted in Recipe | Tagged acciughe, anti-inflammatory, berry, celeriac, fresh, gluten free, healthy, meal, muffins, parfait, slaw | Leave a comment

Flesh-Eating Bacteria – Should You Be Alarmed?

By admin | Published: May 24, 2012
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The case of the Georgia woman with “flesh-eating bacteria” and subsequent cases of necrotizing fasciitis have dominated the news. What [...]

Posted in Article, Story | Tagged Aimee Copeland, flesh eating bacteria, necrotizing fasciitis | Leave a comment

10 Ways to Fight Depression – Naturally

By admin | Published: May 24, 2012
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Getting the blues from time to time is normal. But it doesn’t always make coping with depression any easier. As [...]

Posted in Article, Story, Tips | Tagged depression, Mental Health, natural remedy, prevention | Leave a comment

Building Better Bones

By admin | Published: May 24, 2012
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May is National Osteoporosis Month. So we’re focusing on the importance of building better bones. Just as you make efforts [...]

Posted in Article, Story | Tagged bone health, bones, National Osteoporosis Month, osteoporosis | Leave a comment

Taking a Mental Health Day

By admin | Published: May 23, 2012
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Everyone needs a mental health day once in a while – maybe to catch up on a few more Z’s [...]

Posted in Randy Martin, Story | Tagged depression, Mental Health | Leave a comment

Biking to Better Safety

By admin | Published: May 22, 2012
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May is National Bike Month, a celebration of cyclists and the pastime they enjoy. Whether you ride a bicycle to [...]

Posted in Randy Martin, Story | Tagged bicycle safety, bike helmet, bike safety | Leave a comment

Know the warning signs of a stroke

By admin | Published: May 17, 2012
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How to recognize the warning signs of a stroke.

Posted in Article, Story, Video | Tagged hemorrhagic, ischemic, neurology, Stroke | Leave a comment

Could your salad dressing reduce your stroke risk?

By admin | Published: May 17, 2012
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In the United States, stroke is the third leading cause of death and three-fourths of all strokes occur in people [...]

Posted in Article | Tagged Diet & Nutrition, Fast Friday, healthy eating, healthy food, Stroke | Leave a comment

10 tips for better sleep

By admin | Published: May 9, 2012
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Do you suffer from frequent sleepiness or sleeplessness? If so, here are our top 10 tips for getting a better night’s sleep. [...]

Posted in Article, Tips | Tagged Diet & Nutrition, Exercise, sleep | 1 Response

Piedmont Sleep Center helps patients sleep better.

By admin | Published: May 9, 2012
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How you can get better zzz’s.

Posted in Video | Tagged Piedmont Sleep Center, sleep, sleep deprivation, time change | Leave a comment
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