Health & Fitness
 Camps bring sick kids together April 22, 2008 WASHINGTON - Summer camps just for kids with chronic diseases are booming - places to learn about epilepsy or meet someone else with Tourette’s tics or slice open a cow’s heart to see what’s wrong with their own. Now fl... read more » |
| Diet Detective: Easy tips to get more vegetables in your diet April 22, 2008 Research substantiates the claim that populations who consume plant-based diets have less chronic disease, such as hardening of the arteries, heart disease, some cancers, diabetes and obesity, says Anne VanBeber, Ph.D., ... read more » |
| Medical care system not ready for mass of aging baby boomers, study says April 15, 2008 WASHINGTON - Millions of baby boomers are about to enter a health care system for seniors that not only isn’t ready for them, but may even discourage them from getting quality care. “We face an impending crisis as the g... read more » |
| Diet Detective: Healthful comfort food recipes for rough times April 15, 2008 The stock market roller coaster, the housing crisis, the dreaded “R” word - it’s stressful out there. Where can we turn? How about comfort foods? Unfortunately most comfort foods are notoriously high in calories. Kno... read more » |
 Deadly skin cancer illustrates struggle to research rare diseases April 8, 2008 WASHINGTON - The deadliest form of skin cancer is a little-studied type you’ve probably never heard of. After he died, Martin Whatley’s classic rock ‘n’ roll guitar became his last weapon against it. Whatley’s frustrate... read more » |
| Diet Detective: Calorie bargains for kids April 8, 2008 Here are a few healthful products, Calorie Bargains, for your kids. Yotta bars (Cherry) The Why: These bars by Undercover Vegetable Co. are well designed and tasty. There are seven vegetables in each bar (tomatoes, asp... read more » |
 Wellness program focuses on play and snacks March 25, 2008 Playtime and snack time are two of the best times for health to happen. The Junior League of Bell County teaches this lesson each year with Kids in the Kitchen, a program founded in 2006 to combat childhood obesity. Th... read more » |
| Diet Detective: Lowest calorie choice is not the best March 25, 2008 The complete nutrient profile is important When you’re thinking about what to eat, you need to ask yourself, “Will it keep me satisfied, or will I be hungry again in 30 minutes?” “Am I getting the vitamins and minerals ... read more » |
 Boot camps treat chronic pain sufferers March 18, 2008 CHICAGO - Ballet teacher Gayle Parseghian thought she might never dance again after a back injury while moving heavy furniture left her with unrelenting pain. But an intensive, four-week “boot camp” got the 55-year-old... read more » |
| Diet Detective: Bargain books and bars promote healthy lifestyle March 18, 2008 I’m always looking for new Calorie Bargains to help you live a healthier lifestyle. Here are my latest finds. Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier (Human Kinetics, 2005) The Why: Ever wonder why and how the e... read more » |
 There’s no place like home: Modified services let seniors ‘age in place’ March 11, 2008 Los Angeles Times The broken rib could have been a disaster for Claire Soroko. She had been saying goodbye to friends Christmas Day when she stumbled from an outdoor step and banged into an iron handrail, breaking a bo... read more » |
| Vegetables: Are they nutritious? March 11, 2008 Do all vegetables offer nutritional value? I wondered, so I asked a few nutrition experts - the responses may surprise you. This is part of a continuing series about the benefits of the “not-so-famous” vegetables. Icebe... read more » |
| Living Well With Parkinson's Disease March 4, 2008 An estimated 1 million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease (PD) - an age-related degenerative neurological disorder. Many struggle with tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement and impaired balance. According to the ... read more » |
 VA program urges people to MOVE! February 26, 2008 By targeting veterans and their families, weight management programs instigated by the departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services have the potential to reach millions. One of the programs, MOVE!, was ... read more » |
| Some ‘good’ foods can turn bad for some people February 26, 2008 Even good foods can cause havoc in your life. Here are a few to keep your eye on. Grapefruit Problem: Prescription drug interaction and potential kidney failure What Happens: While grapefruit is an excellent source of... read more » |
