Nov. 29 -- You
can dine out and eat healthy — if you try (BRIAN BETHEL)
Eating healthy at home is something
that is under your control. Eating healthy away from home or in
restaurants is another matter.
Nov. 8 -- Immunizations
are crucial to child’s well-being (Brian Bethel) There are few people who look forward to shots,
but they’re a necessary part of our modern medical arsenal.
And when it comes to administering immunizations, no one needs
them more than children, especially in the first year of life.
Nov. 1 -- Nurse
practitioners make patient care a priority (BRIAN BETHEL) In an age in which physicians are increasingly
buried in the day-to-day minutiae of running a medical practice,
an appropriate mix of diagnostic and holistic care for patients
may — at first glance — seem to be in danger.
Oct. 18 -- Mind
Games - hypnosis has found a place in mainstream therapy, treating
everything from nervous behavior to hidden fears (BRIAN BETHEL) There are no swinging watches in
Stephen Willis’ office — no commands to stare deeply
within his eyes escape his lips. No mysterious aura lingers over
the proceedings. Welcome to the lair of the modern-day hypnotherapist.
Oct. 17 -- Domestic
violence victims hope to end cycle (LORETTA FULTON) He sat on her, choked her, kicked her, put a knot
in her lip that’s still there eight months later, and then
he shot her in the leg.
Oct. 17 -- Noah
Project’s first client tells story of success (LORETTA
FULTON) Kicking her in the back
when she was six months pregnant wasn’t enough for Melinda
Motschenbacker’s ex-husband.
Oct. 11 -- Sachet
project to encourage regular mammograms (BRIAN BETHEL) When local mammography technologist Vivian Abrigg
learned her sister had been diagnosed with breast cancer in one
of its more advanced stages, a scenario she had never thought
to see played out had suddenly hit home.
Oct. 11 -- Breast
cancer screening crucial for early detection, treatment (BRIAN
BETHEL) Every woman over the age
of 20 should be seriously thinking about breast cancer.
Oct. 7 -- Gene
therapy offers hope for Big Country heart patients (JERRY
DANIEL REED) Gene therapy is far
from a cure-all for the No. 1 killer in America — heart disease
— but it promises new and abundant life for the minority
who can benefit from it.
Oct. 7 -- Cisco
native is first to receive gene therapy via catheter (MAYBELLE
TROUT) CISCO — A Cisco native
has become the nation’s first heart patient to receive cutting-edge
cardiac gene therapy without having to undergo the knife. Samuel
Garnet Hart, known locally by his middle name, underwent the procedure
in June and has been cautiously assured by doctors that it was
a success.
Oct. 4 -- How
can you tell if you’re Depressed? (BRIAN BETHEL) We all get a little down every now and then. But
if the problem lingers, if the pain just won’t go away, then
you may have something beyond a simple case of being down in the
dumps. Clinical depression affects an estimated 17 million Americans
of all ages. Both women and men can be affected.
Sept. 27 -- 13-month-old
full of life thanks to medical advances (BRIAN BETHEL) Young Anthony Mitchell may not realize it, but
his life was hanging in the balance for quite some time. Now 13
months old, Anthony is a bundle of kinetic energy, exploring his
world, interacting joyfully with his mother, Amy Mitchell, his
sister, his grandmother and anyone who might come his way.
Sept. 22 -- Playing It Safe - Health
department keeps an eye on food booths (PAMELA PERCIVAL) One
of the biggest attractions at two local, outdoor festivals scheduled
for this weekend in Abilene are the food booths, featuring everything
from fajitas to hamburgers and hot dogs.
Sept. 20 -- Bone Builders - Good
nutrition, exercise can forestall osteoporosis (BRIAN BETHEL) There’s
a skeleton living inside you, and it’s hungry. Feeding your
bones with a proper blend of essential nutrients is the key to
avoiding the effects of conditions such as osteoporosis, the weakening
of the bones until they become brittle and far more easily broken.
Sept. 13 -- Seniors
face nutritional challenges (BRIAN BETHEL) Old age creeps up on all of us eventually, and
most of us forget three important changes that go along with it:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sept. 10 -- Link
between health, faith seen on a local level (JERRY DANIEL
REED) Not all the rewards of righteous
living are reserved for the life to come.
Sept. 6 -- Get
Enough Sleep ... and one expert says you just might live longer
(Molly Guthrey) Sure, you exercise.
And you try to eat right. But do you pay attention to your sleeping
habits?
Sept. 6 -- Dr.
Dement’s sleeping tips “I
believe it is safe to say that the single symptom most frequently
found in all severe sleep disorders is daytime fatigue,”
Dement says. “ ... people who feel fatigued complain of lack
of motivation, apathy and irritability and rarely complain of
excessive sleepiness. They usually say they are worn out, exhausted
or depressed.”
Sept. 6 -- Victim
beats MD by living life fully (JERRY DANIEL REED) Just about anyone given a diagnosis of “progressive
spinal muscular atrophy’’ would surely find it a horrendous
experience. But not Bill Condra. He embraced it.
Sept. 3 -- What
E.R. docs want parents to know: Consider
your car a weapon; store firearms locked and unloaded; and start
the “bike helmet habit” in preschool. These are among
the lifesaving lessons emergency room doctors want parents to
know, according to the September issue of Child magazine.
Aug. 31 -- Common
headache may be sign that something worse is happening: It’s just a headache, right? It’s sinus
pain. It’s back-to-school stress. It’s all those deadlines.
People get them every day, pop a few over-the-counter pain relievers
— end of throbbing, end of story.
Aug. 23 -- Exercising when it's hot--Extra precautions should
be taken when the mercury rises:
A run in the sun may suit you, but you could be doing your body
more harm than good. When it’s hot outside, the punishment
your body can take from those scorching temperatures can come
on far faster than you realize.
Aug. 19 -- Go
for the glow without the skin damage:
Self-tanning products have been a boon to the ’90s men and
women who want to avoid the damaging effects of the sun but are
loath to give up the golden glow of summer.
Aug. 16 -- Here
are some tips for keeping your school children well: Pediatricians and school nurses agree that common
sense is the best advice for keeping your child healthy during
the school year.
Aug. 16 -- Hispanic
community is hard hit by diabetes:
As the Hispanic population grows in the United States, so does
the number of diabetic patients.
Aug. 13 -- Good
warmup can help prevent golf injuries:
It’s summer, and golfers are really getting into the swing
of things. But sometimes, the swing triggers twinges, aches and
pains.
Aug. 10 -- Men
more willing to address health issues:
The “stronger” sex is beginning to toughen up, finally.
Life expectancy is at an all-time high of 76.5 years in the United
States — 73.6 years for men, who have started to close the
gender gap in the past five years. Sidebar: Testosterone helps, but not always: Testosterone is a mixed blessing. Extra testosterone
protects men against high blood pressure, heart attacks, frequent
colds and obesity.
Aug. 10 -- For
something we do automatically, surprisingly few know how to breathe: Breathing is not something you have to think about.
It just happens.
July 27 -- Basic
training in first aid could save someone’s life (Brian
Bethel): In an emergency, seconds
are precious and knowledge can save a life. Having some basic
training in life-saving techniques can mean the difference between
being there when someone is in need or standing helplessly by.
July 27 -- Posture
is important when gardening:
Bend! Squat! Dig! Lift! I’m a part-time gardener, and I know
those motions. I put enough hours of them together on a square
of good ground, I add the right seeds, water and fertilizers and
I’m on my way to a nice garden. Right?
July 13 -- Guard
your health while on vacation:
You have arranged for someone to take care of the dog, collect
your mail and water your plants. Your bags are packed, and the
tickets are in your hand.
July 5 -- Protect
yourself, your children against dangers of the sun (Brian
Bethel): The summer sun may be warm
and inviting, but behind it lurks a hidden danger — especially
for children.
July 5 -- Antidepressants
for children a scary prescription:
They might be high school girls who are student-body leaders and
athletes. They might be 12-year-olds with suddenly poor or failing
grades. They might be once fun kids who now seem irritable or
distant or, worse, indifferent to the family members around them.
July 5 -- Common
threads help some keep going to 100:
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Wish Verda Miller a happy birthday. She
turned 100 last month and joined the prestigious club of more
than 50,000 Americans who have cracked the century mark. Sidebar: How long can
you expect to live?: Estimate
your potential for longevity, based on the new book, Living to
100: Lessons in Living to Your Maximum Potential at Any Age.
July 2 -- Dole
urges men to be proactive about their health: PHILADELPHIA — Talking about impotence isn’t
easy for anyone — not even former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, who
is becoming the nation’s most visible spokesman on the topic.
June 29 -- Waterpacks
great for runners, riders and others:
Got water? With apologies to the milk ad, it’s a question
that comes up when bicyclists, runners and even walkers are on
the trail, sweating it out and possibly gasping for air. That’s
especially the case now that June is here and the dog days of
summer are approaching.
June 22 -- Avid
cyclists can’t say enough about the benefits: Ask any avid biker about the benefits of cycling.
Then get ready for a long conversation.
June 11 -- Circumcision
needs careful study by parents:
Male circumcision has become so controversial that some doctors
won’t even talk about it, at least not on the record.
June 4 -- How
do healthcare workers keep from getting sick? (Brian Bethel): Colds. Flu. Worse. Doctors and nurses see it all
every day. How do they cope? A lot of the time, they don’t.
June 1 -- How
clean should children be?: Some
parents wage an all-out war against dirt and germs. They wipe
down the kitchen counter with an antibacterial sponge, scrub the
bathtub with an antibacterial cleanser, stock every sink with
antibacterial soap and carry antibacterial hand gel in a handbag
or glove compartment.
May 10: Little
aches, big pains: Aches and
pains, we all get them, but how can you tell if they are serious
enough for medical attention? And, even more frustrating, what
if the doctor can’t find anything wrong? The working
mother of three young children is tired of feeling tired. She
hesitates to go to the doctor – all of her friends are exhausted,
too.
Apr. 27 -- Hidden hazards-Food additive MSG can be dangerous
to some (Brian Bethel): It makes food taste better – or at least makes
it seem like it does. But all that good taste may come at a price,
according to experts. Monosodium glutamate, commonly called MSG,
is a popular additive in a variety of processed and restaurant-prepared
foods.
Apr. 26 -- New
techniques may help you fight battle of the bulge: Have you been struggling to lose weight, dieting
one day and going off the diet the next? Well, you probably know
all about increasing aerobic activity and cutting calories and
eating a balanced diet. In fact, most people who want to lose
weight are well informed about how to do it. But they still get
tripped up with the variety of foods so readily available.
Apr. 16 -- Avoid
catching bugs from your pet:
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Pets are good for us. They prompt
us to exercise, and they make great companions. But pets can be
bad for us, too — if not properly cared for, they can even
make us sick.
Apr. 12 -- Common
medicines may also ward off colon cancer: PHILADELPHIA — A combination of aspirin and
cholesterol-lowering drugs, already used by millions of Americans
to keep their hearts healthy, may also significantly lower their
risk of colon cancer.
Apr. 5 -- Picking Dr. Right--How to educate yourself about
the physician who will care for you:
Most of us pick a doctor because Fred next door says he’s
good. Or we randomly pull one from the Yellow Pages or our HMO’s
list, knowing no more than his name, address and specialty.
Mar. 30 -- 40 winks at work--Napping improves job performance: For Susie Campolong, it’s a place to chase
away the blues. When Campolong, a benefits administrator at Deloitte
& Touche, needs 10 or 15 minutes to sit, relax and ward off
her migraine, she knows what to do. She heads to the Pittsburgh
company’s nap room, a sparsely furnished space on the 10th
floor, where she goes to “close my eyes and regroup,”
said the 33-year-old.
Mar. 23 -- Sinus
trouble nothing to sneeze at: Sinusitis’
pain, pressure and congestion are common medical problems that
can be uncommonly annoying.
One of the most common medical problems around, it’s also
one of the most noticeable.
Feb. 23 -- Eating
disorder a thing of the past: There
was a time not too long ago when Kristen Ward hated what she saw
in the mirror. Filled with what she can now only describe as self-loathing,
Ward remembers the days of eating and purging in order to create
the sort of body her self-image told her she had to have.
Jan. 26 -- Check
the label before you take the medicine:
Before you pop a pill, swallow a serum or take a powder, it's
a good idea to know what it's going to do to you.
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