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Heart Health
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Heart Health 101: UAB expert offers top tips for heart-healthy dietA healthy lifestyle is about small changes over time that build upon each other.Holiday heart syndrome: What is it? How can you prevent it?A UAB expert is offering some of their top tips on how to avoid holiday heart syndrome and enjoy a heart-healthy holiday season.Higher cardiorespiratory fitness in early adulthood, and keeping fitness through midlife, decreases cardiovascular-related disease and deathPublished results show that higher cardiorespiratory fitness in early adulthood produces a lower risk of all-cause mortality later in life. Additionally, retaining good cardiorespiratory fitness through midlife reduces the later risk of death.Postmenopausal heart health: what to expectExperts say it is never too late for women to know their risk factors and take steps to prevent heart disease.Can you really experience a broken heart?Learn what broken heart syndrome is, who is at risk for it, how to prevent it and more.Show your heart some love this month with a heart-healthy dietUAB experts provide tips on how to maintain a heart-healthy diet.UAB study says 75 percent of young adults in the U.S. do not have ideal cardiovascular healthA nationwide study led by UAB researchers showed that cardiovascular health in young adults did not improve from 2007-2018 and only one in four people in that age group have ideal cardiovascular health.Heart-healthy tailgates for the winKeep football tailgates heart-healthy without sacrificing flavor with these tips from UAB cardiologists.When should you worry about your heart health post-COVID-19?For those who had COVID-19, lingering heart problems can complicate their recovery. UAB experts address common concerns that people have with their heart health after COVID-19.Are hormones from the heart responsible for high nighttime blood pressure?
Investigations by researchers at UAB reveal the existence of a day/night rhythm of heart hormones, and how the disturbance of this rhythm could contribute to a high risk of high blood pressure and poor cardiovascular health in obese individuals.
Heart valve disease: another silent killerSymptoms of heart valve disease often go undetected or dismissed as a normal part of aging. Patient Karen Hay was unaware and says the procedure at UAB to repair the valve saved her life.
Does your insurance card matter when you have a heart attack?Investigators from UAB have summarized the impact of the reimbursement gap between Medicaid and private insurance on management and in-hospital outcomes among patients admitted for STEMI.
Proposed Medicare cuts may impact TAVR proceduresUAB researchers found that, from 2012-2014, Medicare was the primary payer for more than 90 percent of TAVR procedures.Arora serving as Circulation section editorArora will be involved in assigning manuscripts focused on genetics, omics and precision medicine as it relates to cardiovascular disease.
Repairing the heart one "Z" at a timeMuch like other muscles, when the heart works during the normal daytime hours, it needs a period of rest to repair itself.REGARDS study receives $20.4 million grantA study to better understand racial and regional differences in deaths from strokes will be funded through 2023 by a $20.4 million grant.Big-data helps define the burden of sarcoidosisResearchers have found the rate of hospitalization for sarcoidosis has increased, and in-hospital mortality associated with sarcoidosis has decreased.Celebrating Heart Month 2018Throughout February, UAB Heart and Vascular Services will raise awareness about heart disease.Heart-muscle patches created from human cells improve recovery from heart attacksThis is the first large-animal study of muscle patches of a clinically relevant size.Racial differences in plasma levels have implications on heart diseaseNatriuretic peptides are routinely used as “gold-standard” biomarkers for diagnosis of heart disease.
UAB Experts in Heart Health
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Pankaj Arora, M.D.
Heart health • Hypertension • Obesity
Read more...Adam Beck, M.D.
Vascular disease • Vascular surgery • Aortic aneurysms • Developing new medical devices tailored to individual patients
Read more...James Davies, M.D.
Adult cardiac surgery • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) • Minimally invasive heart surgery • Cardiac valvular disease • Outcomes research
Read more...Raegan Durant, M.D., MPH
Cardiovascular disease • Hypertension • Minority health • Preventive medicine • Health disparities
Read more...Grace Grau, DNP
Health Disparities • Cardiovascular disease • Chronic and continuing care for adults and the elderly
Read more...George Howard, DrPH
Stroke risk factors, prevention • Heart health • Racial and geographical disparities in stroke populations • Health disparities
Read more...Virginia Howard, Ph.D.
Racial and geographical disparities in stroke populations • Health disparities • Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease epidemiology
Read more...Elizabeth Jackson, M.D.
Cardiovascular disease • Women's heart health • Digital health trends and eHealth • Preventive medicine • Diabetes • Health promotion
Summer
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Keep the fireworks fun in the sky and out of your eyesUAB Callahan Eye ophthalmologist discusses fireworks eye safety precautions and tips in case of an eye injury this Independence Day.Don’t sweat it: Safely enjoy summer while pregnantUAB women’s health physician discusses how to avoid overheating and dehydration while pregnant.UAB Volleyball set to host 2024 Freeburg training campsThe UAB Volleyball program is offering five opportunities for students of a variety of ages to take their game to the next level.Don’t be shocked! Keep your family safe around pools and lakes this summerA UAB engineer provides information about the risks and prevention methods associated with electric shock drowning in fresh bodies of water.Skin cancer protection: Experts walk through the life cycle of sun exposureUAB expert says wearing sunscreen and getting checked regularly by a dermatologist can be key in preventing skin cancer this summer.UAB Engineering set to host drone and rover summer campsThe UAB School of Engineering will host two 2024 summer camps.Registration for 2024 UAB Summer Camps are now openAs summer approaches, registration for many UAB summer camps is now available.Register now for 2024 summer camps at ArtPlaySpring into creativity at ArtPlay’s Spring Break Camp from March 25-29 and a selection of musical theater and visual arts camps for summer, with extended care options.Stay safe this football season with these tailgating electrical safety tipsFootball and tailgating season is here, and one UAB expert wants to make sure you stay safe from electrical hazards and enjoy the festivities this fall.Dive in: UAB expert offers safety tips about the reality of swimming in lakes and other natural bodies of water this summerUAB expert offers interesting facts about the safety of natural bodies of water as they relate to summer fun.UAB experts offer tips on how to protect your eyes this summerTo help keep your eyes healthy this summer, follow these simple tips from experts at UAB Eye Care.Summer safety: Tips to prevent pediatric orthopaedic injuriesFrom trampoline safety to ATV injury prevention, UAB experts are sharing their top tips for maintaining awareness and taking preventative measures to ensure summer break safety.Hot enough for ya? Tips to handle the heat from UAB Emergency MedicineHeat illness can be a serious matter, say UAB emergency physicians. Be prepared, and be safe.UAB Volleyball set to host 2023 summer training campsThe UAB Volleyball program is offering two opportunities for experienced volleyball players of a variety of ages to take their game to the next level.Eye injuries in children increase during summer months. Here’s how to prevent them.UAB expert discusses summer eye hazards and how to mitigate the risk of kids’ being injured.UAB Basketball and Andy Kennedy set to host 2023 summer campsJoin the University of Alabama at Birmingham basketball head coach, Andy Kennedy, and the coaches and players of the UAB men’s basketball team as they offer local kids and young adults an exciting opportunity to stay active, learn new skills and have fun this summer through basketball.Four elements to swim safety this summerAttention, proximity, continuity and competency are four key ways to keep everyone safe in the water this summer.UAB Baseball set to host 2023 summer campsJoin the University of Alabama at Birmingham Baseball head coach, Casey Dunn, and the UAB Baseball Coaching Staff as they host their 2023 Summer baseball camps.Camp CSI: Birmingham is back!To cultivate interest in science, Camp CSI: Birmingham was created to present high school students with the opportunity to experience the techniques and technology of a real crime scene investigator.Keep your eyes, skin, muscles and joints injury-free this spring with these yardwork safety tipsLearn how to prevent and treat some common types of outdoor injuries.
UAB Experts in Summer
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Kole, Lauren
Lauren Kole, M.D.
Medical dermatology • Cosmetic dermatology • Acne • Rosacea • Skin aging and prevention
Gordon, AdamAdam Gordon, O.D., MPH, FAAO
General eye care and safety • Contact lenses in normal and diseased eyes • Medical applications of contact lenses • Ophthalmic optics
Summerlin, JenniferJennifer Summerlin, Ph.D.
Pedagogy • Children's literature and reading • Developmental reading • Best practices in literacy • Dyslexia intervention
Dye, CandiceCandice Dye, M.D.
Water safety and children • Traveling with children • Infant safe sleep
Hall, TylerTyler Hall, M.D.
Cataracts • Eye safety • Eye injuries
Schwebel, DavidDavid Schwebel, Ph.D.
Pedestrian safety • Child injury prevention • Texting & walking • Child gun safety • Playground safety • Technology-based injury intervention & prevention
Mental Health
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Why do we cry? UAB psychologist explores the science and psychology behind cryingCrying happens when emotions, sensory thresholds and societal norms interplay. According to experts, an occasional cry is completely healthy and expected.Supporting UAB students’ mental health and wellnessUAB remains dedicated to supporting students’ mental health, ensuring they have the tools and community they need to thrive during their college journey.PTSD and ASD diagnoses rise among college students, new UAB research showsFactors contributing to the rise of PTSD and ASD in college students may include pandemic-related stressors and the effects of traumatic events.Grow your mental and physical health: Experts discuss best tips for indoor and outdoor gardeningExperts at UAB dive into the benefits of indoor and outdoor gardening and give their advice on how to get started.UAB expands access to mental health services through advanced practice provider collaborationsAPPs are generally physician assistants or nurse practitioners, and in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, they account for more than 1,000 arrived patient appointments each year.Tired of being tired? Simple tips that can improve your physical and mental energyA cycle of physical and mental exhaustion has many contributors. A few tips to improve both can have immense positive effects in a person’s life.UAB expert offers tips on how to combat loneliness and isolation this yearMegan Hays, Ph.D., is offering five tips on how to combat loneliness this year.Should happiness be a New Year’s resolution? Here is what UAB experts have to sayAvoid getting caught in the “happiness trap” by following these tips from a UAB expert.Six preventive tips to stay out of the emergency departmentUAB experts offer tips on preventive steps you can take to stay healthy and avoid a visit to the emergency department.Enjoy the holidays without sacrificing physical or mental healthUAB experts discuss tips on exercising, eating healthy and avoiding additional stressors during the holiday season.Holidays passing you by? Follow these tips to help you slow down this holiday seasonPracticing mindfulness can be the key to slowing down and savoring the season.Grief during holidays: stages, types and coping tipsA UAB expert provides information on tackling sadness and grief over the winter holiday season.Self-care: What is it? Why is it so important for your health?Self-care means taking time to do things that help people live well and improve their physical health and mental health. UAB experts provide tips on how to incorporate self-care into a daily routine.
UAB Experts in Mental health
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Aaron Fobian, Ph.D.
Psychology • Mental health
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Treatment-resistant depression • Mood disorders • Psychopharmacology
Read more...Angela Stowe, Ph.D.
College mental health • Mental health support for LGBTQ youth and college students • Suicide prevention • Wellness promotion and resiliency training
Diet & Exercise
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Four tips for staying active in the officeFive UAB experts provide advice on getting started, finding a group, staying motivated and coping with weather. Plus: how to run a successful walking meeting.Should you skip breakfast? Eat dinner early? Is intermittent fasting good for you? Two UAB studies look for volunteersResearchers are looking for people who either have Type 2 diabetes or are overweight to participate in the studies.Summer camp offers educational fun for Bessemer children
Students in third, fourth and fifth grades can attend the Happy Healthy Hard Elementary Summer Camp now through July 9.
How to train for a marathonRunning a marathon can be rewarding. Training for a marathon can be hard work. Here is how to do it right.Wellness tips to get you over the New Year’s resolution slumpThree experts answer your questions on health, exercise and following through on your New Year’s goals.How to stay healthy while avoiding the dirtiest places at the gymBy protecting yourself from the spread of bacteria, you can keep your New Year’s resolution to exercise more while also avoiding illnesses.Tips for healthy living during the holidaysUAB provides tips for healthy eating and staying active during the upcoming holidays.First-of-its-kind study shows link between unhealthy diet and symptoms of depression in youthDiet matters when it comes to depression. Teens who have a high-sodium, low-potassium diet are at a higher risk of depression.Fad diets or lifestyle changes — where do three popular weight-reduction plans fit in?Ketogenic, Whole30 and paleo diets aren’t convenience diets — they can cause challenges for eating out and cause a strain on your wallet — but they do provide whole food solutions.Studies to see if antihypertensive drugs can improve mobility in older adultsA UAB researcher is investigating antihypertensive drugs in search of those that not only treat high blood pressure, but also boost mobility and independence in older Americans.PCORI awards $5.7 million for study on exercise delivery in people with multiple sclerosisThe research supported by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute will evaluate the effectiveness of different types of exercise programs for people with MS.Better than BMI: Study finds more accurate way to determine adolescent obesityResearchers have found a new, more accurate way to determine if adolescents are overweight, important findings considering many school districts label adolescents — who tend to be more vulnerable to weight bias and fat shaming than adults — as obese.Time-restricted feeding study shows promise in helping people shed body fatFor the first time in humans, it has been reported that eating early in the day lessens daily swings in hunger and changes the 24-hour pattern of fat oxidation and energy metabolism, which may aid in weight loss.Chronic fatigue syndrome flare-ups caused by straining muscles and nervesMild to moderate muscle and nerve strain provokes symptom flares in individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome.Study aims to teach future doctors how to help patients manage their weightUAB is part of a national study aimed at teaching medical students the best ways to help their future patients maintain a healthy weight.Study to look at social support, intuitive eating impact on older diabetic African-American menUAB’s Loretta T. Lee, Ph.D., will seek to examine the relationship between social support and intuitive eating with glycemic control in older African-American men with type 2 diabetes.UAB launches online gout-diet surveyUAB is using an online survey to learn more about the relationship between diet and gout.Gardens help cancer survivors cope, heal and growGrowing a garden helps cancer survivors eat better, but the benefits extend beyond the harvest, UAB study reveals.Debunking water myths: weight loss, calorie burn and moreIncreased water consumption often is advised to those who are trying to lose weight. But a nutrition expert at UAB says, while it is important, it’s not the magic bullet to weight loss.How to get your kids moving this summerUAB experts share tips on making physical activity fun this summer.
UAB Experts in Diet & Exercise
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Courtney Peterson, Ph.D.
Meal timing • Circadian rhythms • Nutrition • Body mass index • Obesity research
Parenting
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Don’t be shocked! Keep your family safe around pools and lakes this summerA UAB engineer provides information about the risks and prevention methods associated with electric shock drowning in fresh bodies of water.How much dental damage can Halloween candy do?
Maintain good dental health this Halloween by indulging that night, controlling candy intake after the binge, eating more chocolates than sticky, sour candy and brushing teeth twice daily.
How to have a great family spring break staycationUAB experts recommend activities to move children’s bodies or minds during this spring break.When tragedy happens, how to help children understandAn expert in family communication and social support, Samantha Shebib, Ph.D., offers her expertise to help navigate these complicated and difficult conversations.Halloween festivities are back: Here is what you need to know to keep your children safeUAB experts advise parents to think about keeping kids safe this Halloween.
Trick or treat: Dental tips for a healthy HalloweenMaintain good dental health this Halloween by indulging that night, controlling candy intake after the binge, eating more chocolates than sticky, sour candy and brushing teeth twice daily.Sports safety: how to avoid sports-related injuriesExperts provide safety tips for protecting one’s eyes, mouth and body from sports-related injuries this season.Keeping the boo-boos away: how parents can help prevent injuriesOne UAB expert explains how parents can address specific areas of safety concern for each stage of a child’s life.Back to school means back-to-school checkupsUAB experts provide tips on appointments to get your child ready to go back to school.Is your car seat installed and fastened properly?Car seats are documented to reduce injuries and deaths in children but are effective only if installed and used properly.Hot car deaths and how parents can keep their child safe from the summer heatAs the summer temperatures increase, so does the risk of heat-related illness and death. A UAB pediatrician shares best practices for parents to prevent child hot car deaths.Do’s and don’ts for navigating baby formula shortagesAs parents navigate baby formula shortages across the nation, one UAB pediatrician shares advice and concerns that parents should keep in mind.How to protect your child’s dental healthThis month is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Explore ways to maintain and advance your child’s oral health.CORD awarded supplement grant to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in rural AlabamaCORD will develop educational modules for students in grades 4 through 6 in Perry County, Alabama, to equip students and their families with accurate information about COVID vaccines.Hot car deaths and how parents can keep their child safe from the summer heatParent and UAB pediatrician Candice Dye, M.D., provides tips that can make the difference in saving a child’s life during hot summer months.Summer camp offers educational fun for Bessemer childrenStudents in third, fourth and fifth grades can attend the Happy Healthy Hard Elementary Summer Camp now through July 9.
Can keeping kids active help virtual learning?A UAB expert explains how you can help strengthen children’s attention during virtual learning.Five signs your child is ready for no flotation deviceTaking flotation devices off children can be a scary topic, but the UAB aquatics team provides five signs to help know when your child is ready.Three ways parents can positively impact their teen driversUAB expert provides three suggestions to parents to positively impact their teen drivers.First-of-its-kind study shows link between unhealthy diet and symptoms of depression in youthDiet matters when it comes to depression. Teens who have a high-sodium, low-potassium diet are at a higher risk of depression.UAB Experts in Parenting
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Markus Buchfellner, M.D.
Vaccinations: safe, effective and life saving; schedule for school age kids • Adenovirus • Cold and flu in children • Infectious disease outbreaks • Antiviral treatments
Read more...Tamera Coyne-Beasley, M.D.
Puberty • Teen health • Behavioral concerns in adolescents • Parenting
Read more...Candice Dye, M.D.
Water safety and children • Traveling with children • Infant safe sleep
Read more...Vivian Friedman, Ph.D.
Child psychology • Parenting • Children's mental health
Read more...Russell Griffin, Ph.D.
Gun violence • Gun violence-protection • Motor vehicle-related injuries and prevention • Pediatric trauma outcomes • Improving clinical care of trauma and burn patients • Treating acte kidney injury in newborns
Read more...Helena Gutierrez, M.D.
Nephrology • Organ Transplant • Acute liver failure • Autoimmune hepatitis • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Read more...David Kimberlin, M.D.
Vaccinations: safe, effective and life saving; schedule for school age kids • Measles, mumps and rubella • Cold and flu in children • Infectious disease outbreaks, such as Zika • Antiviral treatments • Whooping cough • Congenital CMV and neonatal herpes infections
Read more...Laura McGuinn, M.D.
Developmental pediatrics • Behavioral pediatrics • Autism spectrum disorder • Learning disabilities in children • Intellectual disabilities in children
Read more...David Schwebel, Ph.D.
Pedestrian safety • Child injury prevention • Texting & walking • Child gun safety • Playground safety • Technology-based injury intervention & prevention
Read more...Sandra Sims, Ph.D.
Quality physical education programs • Integrated physical education and health education • Health & wellness
Read more...Tedra Smith, DNP
Parenting and children's health • Emergency medicine & crisis management • Addiction
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