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Trident Senior Health Offers Free Alzheimer’s Support Group

North Charleston, S.C. / January 10, 2011- On Wednesday, January 25, Trident Senior Health will begin offering a free Alzheimer’s support group. By learning appropriate care giving skills and being aware of available resources, individuals can make sure their loved ones are receiving the support they deserve. This program provides information on causes, risk factors, stages of development an ...

Tips to enjoy the season without excess calories

A cup of eggnog can be a calorie-filled indulgence, and like many of our holiday dishes and drinks, it’s best for our health if we enjoy it in moderation, or perhaps with some modifications. Consider that a traditional 8-ounce glass of eggnog with spirits has around 390 calories. You can bring that count down by taking out the alcohol (340), using a low-fat version (280) or trying soymilk ...

Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait

There are a variety of reasons why expectant parents might want to schedule their baby’s birth earlier than 39 weeks into pregnancy.  If it’s not discomfort, then it might be a desire for predictability. Picking a time to deliver a baby, whether by C-section or induction, allows out-of-town relatives to make travel plans and could prevent a middle-of-the-night rush to the hospital ...

Local Physicians warn that Starvation diets cause weight gain, not weight loss

‘Tis the season to lose weight. With the New Year, brings lots of New Year resolutions. Many people are starting their second week of resolutions, and one of the top goals is to get rid of unwanted pounds. The premise to losing weight is quite simple, eat less and exercise more. Some people will consume very little in hopes to dropping pounds fast. Dr. Mickey Barber, CEO of Cenegenics Car ...

Baked Cranberry Brie

Ingredients:1 12 ounce wheel of brie cheese½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce1 8 x 10 inch sheet of puff pastry1 egg2 tablespoons waterDirections1.    Place puff pastry sheet on work surface. 2.    Position cranberry sauce in the center of the puff pastry.3.    Place brie on top of the cranberry sauce.4.    Paint the edges of pasty with be ...

Ginger Cabbage with Chilled Shrimp

Ingredients:1 head green cabbage (thinly sliced)1/2 c. chopped raw almonds1 Tbs. fresh grated ginger or sliced pickled ginger8 green onions, chopped1/2 c. rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)1/2 c. frozen apple juice concentrate 3 tbsp. dark sesame seed oil 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)1 tsp. freshly ground pepper½ tsp. chili powderDirections:Toast almonds at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, until light ...

Baked Fruit

Ingredients4, fresh or canned sliced pear halves (packed in water or own juice)1 Tbs brown sugar1 tsp lemon juice¼ tsp nutmeg8 Tbs fat ice cream or non-fat whipped cream½ cup sugar-free raspberry or strawberry preserves¼ tsp of cinnamon2 Tbs of red wineInstructionsPreheat the oven 350 degrees F. Peel and half pears or drain peach halves and place in 8x8-inch nonstick baking dish (or use glass dish ...

Black-Eyed Peas and Sun-Dried Tomato Pate

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves roasted garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups salt-free black-eyed peas 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes softened in warm water 4 ounces of fat-free cream cheese Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1/4 teaspoon thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Directions:?Heat the oil in ...

Trident Sports Medicine Offering Test to Better Diagnose Concussions

Charleston, S.C./ Aug. 11, 2009 – Trident Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation has become certified in the use of ImPACT, a computer-based neuropsychological test that makes managing concussions and determining return-to-play status more accurate for the physician and safer for the athlete because it provides an objective tool to measure brain reaction and function. In the United States, it is est ...

Italian Chicken Bake

Ingredients4 chicken breasts, skin removed2 zucchini sliced into 1/2-thick rounds1 large onion cut into wedges1 cup of baby carrots4 new potatoes cut into quarters1 tablespoon of olive oil1 tablespoon Italian seasoningSalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degreesCombine all ingredients on a roasting pan covered with foil. Toss together thoroughly.Place chicken in center of pan and ...

Asparagus Salad with Pecans

Ingredients24 medium-sized fresh asparagus spears ?6 crisp leaves red leaf lettuce ?6 tablespoons light ranch dressing or Buttermilk Ranch Dressing ?2 tablespoons chopped pecans, lightly toasted Directions ?Bring a large pot of water to boil. Wash asparagus; snap off tough bottoms of stems. Add asparagus and let water return to a boil. Cook about 3 minutes, until asparagus is crisp, but tender. Re ...

Pineapple Pork Roast

Ingredients5 lb loin end pork roast1 large onion sliced4 tablespoons sugar3/4 cup hot water3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons sherry2 tablespoons ginger2 tablespoons chopped garlic3 tablespoons wine vinegar2 tablespoons catsup1 cup pineapple juice2 cups chopped green pepper1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks3 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons waterDirectionsSeason roast with salt, pepper and garlic. ...

Cowpeas and Spring Greens Salad

Ingredients1 cup dried cow peas (the larger black-eyed peas can be substituted), rinsed and picked over (about 8 oz. dry) (or one 16 oz. can drained) 1 medium onion, halved 3/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, or 3/4 teaspoon, dried 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 thickened chicken st ...

Salmon and White Bean Bake

Ingredients1-1/2 lbs. salmon filet cut into 4-ounce filets1-15 oz. cans white beans, rinsed and then drained1 cup diced red tomatoes1/2 cup of sliced green onions1 small can (4 ounces) diced green chilies1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon basil1/4 cup parmesan cheeseDirectionsPreheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat 13 x 9" glass baking dish with cooking spray. Combine tomatoes, onions, beans, chilies, basil and ...

Grilled Flank Steak with Black Bean, Corn and Avocado Salsa

Ingredients1 15-ounce bottle fat-free Italian dressing1 2- to 3-pound flank steak1 cup diced, peeled avocado1½ cups chopped tomato1/2 cup diced red onion2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro1/2 cup lime juice2 tablespoons diced jalapeño pepper1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained1 15-ounce can corn niblets, drainedDirectionsMarinate flank steak in Italian dressing and 1/4 cup lime juice ov ...