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| Dec. 22, 2008 | Healthy holiday eating
Following healthy eating habits during the holidays can make a difference. Current research shows the average person gains only 1 pound over the holidays. However, that pound carries over to the new year and beyond, and the extra weight can... |
| Dec. 15, 2008 | Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients
Are you or someone you know living with cancer? If so, you are well aware of the stress and anxiety that comes with such a diagnosis. Today cancer care not only focuses on the eradication of the disease, but also on improved quality of life. Many... |
| Dec. 8, 2008 | Dance for health, happiness
Throughout history, people have danced for enjoyment, healing, creativity, social interaction and communication. Today, people of all ages and physical abilities are discovering dancing not only is fun, but has wonderful health benefits. Whether its... |
| Dec. 1, 2008 | Influenza: what's a person to do
Flu: signs and symptoms The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times, can lead to death. Each year in the U.S., an average of 5 to 20 percent of the population gets... |
| Nov. 24, 2008 | The Whole Story
The new Dietary Guidelines recommend that we eat 3 ounces of whole grains each day. Luckily, more whole-grain products are on the market. It has never been easier to make these foods a part of your diet.
Scientists have long thought that the... |
| Nov. 17, 2008 | Got Leg Pain?
Do your legs cramp up after walking a block or two? Does the cramping go away after resting for a few minutes? If so, you may have Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (LEAD).The inner lining of the arteries usually is very smooth allowing the blood... |
| Nov. 10, 2008 | Prehospital Care Directive - Do you have one?
A prehospital care directive is only valid when a person is in the emergency department or before a person is admitted to a healthcare facility. In other words, prehospital care directives are just that – prehospital.
A prehospital care... |
| Jan. 5, 2008 | How to stick to New Year's resolutions
This year, I'm going to lose 10 pounds. Starting Jan. 1, I'm going to the gym every single day. I'm not going to eat any chocolate until I can fit back into my favorite jeans.
Sound familiar? Each New Year, millions of people make a resolution to... |