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- Bioness, Inc. and Teter Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc. Team up to Provide Breakthrough Technology to Rehabilitation Patients 08.05.08 Advanced technology helps patients to regain lost mobility and also may enable them to achieve greater independence.
- Free workshop teaches those with diabetes steps for carbohydrate control 08.05.08 Diabetes is a self-managed disease, and diet is the cornerstone of a patient’s success.
- CPR and First Aid Classes Available at Charlevoix Area Hospital 07.31.08 Charlevoix Area Hospital is offering cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses (CPR) and first aid classes in August 2008.
- Explore the Health Benefits of Golf 08.08.08 Some people bill golf as the "lazy man's sport." Absent of running, catching, or throwing as is par for the course with many other popular sports, it's easy to see why it would be perceived in that way.
- Summer Food Safety Tips 07.23.08 Make the most of summer fun by making sure your food remains safe by following these tips.
- What makes your head hurt? 07.23.08 If you suffer from headaches, you’re not alone. Headaches are one of the most common health complaints.
- Bio-Identicals: Sorting Myths from Facts 08.15.08 FDA is providing the facts about "BHRT" drugs and the uncertainties surrounding their safety and effectiveness so that women and their doctors can make informed decisions about their use.
- Boost Your Chances for a Healthy Pregnancy 08.15.08 Perhaps the most important advice is to stay as healthy as possible before and during your pregnancy.
- Morbid obesity: Gastric bypass was Petoskey woman’s last hope 08.07.08 “I knew I was going to die,” said Swartz. “I knew I was killing myself.”
- Health Quackery: Spotting Health Scams 08.15.08 Quacks — people who sell unproven remedies — have been around for years. Today they have more ways than ever to peddle their wares
- Depression Information 08.15.08 Being "down in the dumps" over a period of time is not a normal part of getting older. You do not need to suffer.
- Did You Know? 08.08.08 Roughly half of the American population will have a cataract by the age of 65.
- Physical Activity Drops From Age 9 to 15 08.15.08 The activity level of a large group of American children dropped sharply between age 9 and age 15, when most failed to reach the daily recommended activity level according to the NIH.
- Fat Cell Numbers in Teen Years Linger for a Lifetime 08.15.08 Researchers have found that the number of fat cells in your body is set during adolescence and remains constant through adulthood, regardless of whether you gain or lose weight.
- SIDS: A heart-breaking killer 08.07.08 The latest for parents about the still-unexplained mystery of crib death.
- Pet Turtles: Cute But Contaminated with Salmonella 08.15.08 The little glassy-eyed creatures may look cute and harmless, but small turtles can make people very ill.
- Heartworm Prevention in Your Pet 08.15.08 Heartworm is a difficult-to-treat and potentially fatal disease in dogs and cats, but it can be prevented with drugs approved by the FDA.
- Pet Food Products Seized at PETCO Distribution Center 07.24.08 During an FDA inspection of a PETCO distribution center in April 2008, widespread and active rodent and bird infestation was found.
- Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness 08.15.08 The best defense is prevention.
- Fighting Seasonal Allergies 08.15.08 There is no cure for allergy, but there are ways to control its symptoms and, hopefully, to prevent it from triggering more serious conditions like asthma and sinusitis.
- Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide 07.24.08 Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat.
- Medical Imaging: Changing Health Care, Saving Lives 08.15.08 Today’s powerful imaging tools help them understand diseases at more fundamental levels, which opens up new treatment strategies.
- How the Arts Affect Your Health 08.15.08 Scientists are finding that the arts can benefit both your mental and physical health.
- Drug addiction: A public health issue, not a law enforcement problem 07.25.08 During his annual report to the Emmet County Board of Commissioners last month, Lt. Ken Mills of the Straits Area Narcotic Enforcement admitted the job of a drug enforcement police officer can be downright depressing.
- An Introduction to Massage Therapy 07.28.08 here are many types of massage therapy; all involve manipulating the muscles and other soft tissues of the body.
- Spinal Manipulation for Low-Back Pain 07.25.08 This fact sheet summarizes the current scientific knowledge about the effects of spinal manipulation on low-back pain.
- An Introduction to Chiropractic 07.25.08 Chiropractic is a health care approach that focuses on the relationship between the body's structure–mainly the spine–and its functioning.
- LASIK Expectations: Before, During, and After 08.15.08 This article is a compilation of patient information developed by manufacturers and healthcare professionals, but cannot replace the dialogue you should have with your doctor.
- The Skinny on Liposuction 08.15.08 Liposuction is the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the United States, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
- Removing Hair Safely 07.25.08 Here are some tips related to common methods of hair removal.
- Finding Low Cost Dental Care 08.15.08 The following resources may help you find low-cost dental care you need.
- Burning Mouth Syndrome 08.15.08 Although BMS can affect anyone, it occurs most commonly in middle-aged or older women.
- Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth 07.25.08 The candies, cakes, cookies, and other sugary foods that kids love to eat between meals can cause tooth decay.
- How Much Protein Do You Need? 08.15.08 The idea of eating more protein has gained popularity in the past few years.
- Keeping Blood Cholesterol in Check 08.15.08 It’s important to learn what cholesterol is, what it does in your body and why you need to make sure too much isn’t flowing in your blood.
- Carnival food: Big top or big bottom? 08.07.08 What would summer fairs and festivals be without elephant ears, hot dogs and greasy pizza slices? Apparently, a lot less fattening.
- The Skeletal Risk of Overtraining for Women 08.15.08 Are you exercising too much? Eating too little? Have your periods become irregular or stopped?
- Exercise and Bone Health 08.15.08 Vital at every age for healthy bones, exercise is important for treating and preventing osteoporosis.
- Physical Therapy Essential to Sports Injury Recovery 08.08.08 Sports injuries happen to the best of us. For proof of that, one need look no further than professional sports leagues, where injuries have derailed seasons, careers, and become as much a part of the game as bats, balls, cleats, and spikes.
- Alternative Healing: Craniosacral Therapy 08.07.08 Mary Lou Smith has healing hands. Among her approaches to restoring and relaxing the body is through a newer technique that is getting much attention of late: Craniosacral therapy.
- Urinary Tract and Bladder Infections 08.07.08 Frequent urination with an accompanying burning sensation can signal a urinary tract infection.