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- Brain slows at 40, starts body decline 11.04.08 Think achy joints are the main reason we slow down as we get older? Blame the brain, too: The part in charge of motion may start a gradual downhill slide at age 40.
- "I didn’t think a 55-year-old would have a stroke" 09.02.08 A stroke can be caused either by a clot obstructing the flow of blood to the brain or by a blood vessel rupturing and preventing blood flow to the brain.
- 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.
- Ovarian Cancer awareness 11.17.08 Many women don’t seek help until the disease has begun to spread, but if detected at its earliest stage, the five-year survival rate is more than 93 percent.
- Computers help docs spot breast cancer on X-rays 10.22.08 One in four teen girls have rolled up their sleeves for the relatively new vaccine against cervical cancer, federal health officials said Thursday.
- 1 in 4 US teen girls got cervical cancer shot 10.22.08 One in four teen girls have rolled up their sleeves for the relatively new vaccine against cervical cancer, federal health officials said Thursday.
- Seniors, substances and suicide: A silent epidemic? 11.17.08 Maybe there’s a problem, family members have often wondered. But maybe not; they’re getting older, and who has the right to tell them how to live their life?
- Advancements in treating macular degeneration showing clear results 11.17.08 Bebe Corts knew something was happening to her eyesight when she had to keep moving closer to the monitor during regular Bingo outings with a girlfriend.
- Elderly brace for more costly drug coverage in ’09 11.14.08 No matter what the problem, there are things you can do to help protect your vision from aging.
- Disruptive behavior by autistic kids stirs furor 11.17.08 Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the U.S.1 But many of these deaths can be prevented. Placing children in age- and size-appropriate car seats and booster seats reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half.
- Bedwetting: More common than you think 10.22.08 When children are wetting their bed well into the adolescent and even early “tween” years, it can mean added stress on a family and a great deal of embarrassment for the child.
- Got milk? Breast-feeding best — unless you can’t 10.22.08 Bente White was willing to try almost anything to breast-feed her infant son.
- 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.
- Dodge the bug this cold season 10.02.08 There may be no known cure for the common cold, but there are ways to avoid it.
- Cold and Flu Season - Coming Soon 09.02.08 Yeah, yeah, yeah, we all know there’s no cure for the common cold. But there’s got to be something we can do about it. And while we’re on the subject, let’s do something about the flu, too.
- 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.
- Alcohol's damaging effects on the brain 11.18.08 Approximately 100,000 accidents per year are directly related to drowsy driving, and about 1,500 people die in such accidents.
- Study says too many arthroscopic knee surgeries 11.17.08 Two studies call into question whether many people with arthritis are needlessly undergoing one of the most common operations in America: arthroscopic knee surgery.
- Watch out for drug names that look, sound alike 11.17.08 Mixing up drug names because they look or sound alike is among the most common types of medical mistakes, and it can be deadly. Now new efforts are aiming to stem the confusion, and make patients more aware of the risk.
- Chiropractic: Conservative care of neck pain, injury 09.04.08 Chiropractic is a health care approach that focuses on the relationship between the body's structure–mainly the spine–and its functioning.
- 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 interesting story, with a twist of lime 11.17.08 She has an extended scar down her right thigh and around her knee, and one afternoon she mentioned it, so I asked how it happened.
- 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).
- Studies show diabetes linked to gum disease, tooth decay 10.15.08 Studies show those with diabetes are two to three times more likely to develop periodontal (gum) diseases and are also more likely to have tooth decay and oral infections.
- Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments 10.10.08 Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
- Kids and the Dentist 09.02.08 The American Dental Association recommends that parents take their child to a dentist around his or her first birthday. Starting at a young age will also help the child become more comfortable with the process.
- Tea steeped in health benefits 11.17.08 After water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage around the world.
- Halloween treats: The horror, the horror! 10.22.08 Not that any of us will likely do anything about it, but just for giggles, the News-Review Health Staff decided to look into the calorie and fat content of some favored Halloween treats.
- Liver Cleansing: Beneficial or Harmful? 10.22.08 Michael, 40, of Petoskey, actually counts the hundreds of small gallstones that are deposited in his commode after his yearly round of “liver cleansing.”
- Got a fat gene? Get active for 3-4 hours a day 11.17.08 Maybe you CAN blame being fat on your genes. But there’s a way to overcome that family history — just get three to four hours of moderate activity a day.
- China’s new prosperity fuels fitness craze 11.17.08 The 90-minute workout is routine to Wu, a 36-year-old ad sales representative. But the surroundings — a four-story fitness club catering to different fitness levels and needs — would have been unimaginable just a decade ago.
- Kinesiotaping an option for pain control, injury management 10.22.08 When U.S. Olympic volleyball team player Kerri Walsh wore an interestingly-shaped, smooth and thin shoulder patch during this past summer’s games, it left many wondering if it was a strange tattoo or some kind of therapy device.
- Gene-testing startup's study responds to critics 10.22.08 A Silicon Valley gene-testing startup is responding to criticism that the tests could spur bad health-care choices by teaming up for a broad study of how the results affect behavior.
- Sleep center expands 09.09.08