A full listing of articles and links on UpNorthHealth, sorted chronologically.

• Urinary Incontinence 2008.09.02 Urinary incontinence is an issue faced by people of all ages, not just the elderly. In fact, more than one-third of women over 30 years of age suffer from some type of urinary incontinence.
• "I didn’t think a 55-year-old would have a stroke" 2008.09.02 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.
• Kids and the Dentist 2008.09.02 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.
• Childhood obesity is an ever increasing issue for today’s families 2008.08.29 Researchers have come to understand that social groups can influence health in people of all ages.
• Instances of Autism on the Rise 2008.08.22 In 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report that raised many an eyebrow across the country.
• Pet Turtles: Cute But Contaminated with Salmonella 2008.08.15 The little glassy-eyed creatures may look cute and harmless, but small turtles can make people very ill.
• Bio-Identicals: Sorting Myths from Facts 2008.08.15 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.
• Heartworm Prevention in Your Pet 2008.08.15 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.
• Physical Activity Drops From Age 9 to 15 2008.08.15 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 2008.08.15 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.
• How Much Protein Do You Need? 2008.08.15 The idea of eating more protein has gained popularity in the past few years.
• Finding Low Cost Dental Care 2008.08.15 The following resources may help you find low-cost dental care you need.
• Burning Mouth Syndrome 2008.08.15 Although BMS can affect anyone, it occurs most commonly in middle-aged or older women.
• Health Quackery: Spotting Health Scams 2008.08.15 Quacks — people who sell unproven remedies — have been around for years. Today they have more ways than ever to peddle their wares
• LASIK Expectations: Before, During, and After 2008.08.15 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.
• Depression Information 2008.08.15 Being "down in the dumps" over a period of time is not a normal part of getting older. You do not need to suffer.
• The Skinny on Liposuction 2008.08.15 Liposuction is the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the United States, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
• Medical Imaging: Changing Health Care, Saving Lives 2008.08.15 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 2008.08.15 Scientists are finding that the arts can benefit both your mental and physical health.
• The Skeletal Risk of Overtraining for Women 2008.08.15 Are you exercising too much? Eating too little? Have your periods become irregular or stopped?
• Exercise and Bone Health 2008.08.15 Vital at every age for healthy bones, exercise is important for treating and preventing osteoporosis.
• Keeping Blood Cholesterol in Check 2008.08.15 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.
• Fighting Seasonal Allergies 2008.08.15 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.
• Boost Your Chances for a Healthy Pregnancy 2008.08.15 Perhaps the most important advice is to stay as healthy as possible before and during your pregnancy.
• Physical Therapy Essential to Sports Injury Recovery 2008.08.08 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.
• Did You Know? 2008.08.08 Roughly half of the American population will have a cataract by the age of 65.
• ‘Building Better Bones’ focuses on osteoporosis prevention 2008.08.08 Osteoporosis can be a silent disease, one that causes thinning of the bones which then causes the bones to become fragile and more likely to fracture.
• Heart patients should be screened for depression 2008.08.08 Depression is about three times more common in heart attack survivors and those hospitalized with heart problems than the general population, according to the recommendations published in the journal Circulation.
• Explore the Health Benefits of Golf 2008.08.08 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.
• Sweat it out - Saunas and steam rooms can have health benefits 2008.08.08 Michele Brurian-Quintiliano and her husband, Marcus, find refuge in their sauna. It’s the place in their day where Michele can meditate, do “energy work” and even sing and chant. For Marcus, it’s a place to sit in hushed silence, letting it all go