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New Study Highlights Dangers Of Over-medicating Seniors
Approximately one in five prescriptions written for elderly patients were inappropriate. Common drugs classed to treat allergies, depression and pain were among the most overprescribed, and also the ones most likely to produce adverse reactions.
My father was a great doctor, a fine magician and a mean saxophone player. But around the time he turned 77 years old, he started slurring his words and spending long periods of time sitting and staring into space…
Hot Car Hazard: Parent Forgetfulness Can Be Deadly
In the first week of August alone, eight children across the United States died from heatstroke in hot vehicles.
One hot summer day, Brandi Koskie strapped her 2-week old daughter Paisley into her rear-facing car seat and drove off to run some errands. As her daughter slept peacefully… Read the rest of this article here »
NYC Proposed Soda Ban Gets People Fizzing
Are large sugary drinks a health risk or a civil rights concern?
That’s the debate set off by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposal to restrict the sale of sodas and other sugar sweetened beverages to 16 ounces or less. Advocates on both sides of the issue faced off at a public hearing Tuesday in Queens… Read the rest of this article here »
Pounds Lost — But Not Forgotten
Even after dramatically slimming down, some people find it hard to shed the psychological weight of having been heavy.
TV producer Jennifer Rumple was chatting with a friend recently. When the conversation went on longer than expected, she decided to grab a seat. As she zeroed-in on a chair with side arms, she balked….
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Fall in Love With Fitness
Exercise doesn’t have to be chore. Find out how you can get in “the zone” with sweat sessions you actually enjoy…
Most people equate exercise with words like “chore,” “boring” and “necessary evil.” But sometimes—in yoga class, on a nature walk or during a dance lesson—it’s as if the stars align and those negative perceptions melt away. Read the rest of this article here »
Can a DNA Test Help You Find the Right Diet?
Most diet programs take a one-size-fits-all approach. Considering that nearly 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, that size is often extra-large….
So we wondered if taking a more personalized approach to weight loss by trying Inherent Health’s new Weight Management Genetic Test might be the ticket. The test involves swabbing the inside of your cheek in exactly the same way you’ve seen it done hundreds of times to suspects on Law & Order and CSI. Read the rest of this article here »
Trend Alert: Yoga Socks
There’s an interesting movement afoot in yoga classes these days. Suddenly, after 2000 years of practice, there are fewer naked feet as more yogis slip on socks, booties or slippers for their sun salutations…
The latest yoga-specific footwear has sticky dots or strips along the soles to mimic the secure footing you get when you step onto a yoga mat… Read the rest of this article here »
New At-Home Workouts
Don’t worry if you can’t get to the gym. Turn any of your electronic devices into a calorie burning machine with one of this season’s new video fitness packages, Here’s the lowdown on three we tried…
If you’re a fan of Jillian Michaels but could use a break from all the barking and the tough love….Read the rest of this article here »
Arsenic in Our Food Supply: Rice. Juice. Where Else?
You’ve probably heard the alarming news of arsenic being found in apple juice. Here, we dive into the issue to see where it’s coming from.
Arsenic, the go-to poison of old-timey murderous spouses and hitmen, is suddenly all around us…. Read the rest of this article here »
Weight Training Good for Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer survivors get ready for a game changer. Instead of sitting on the sidelines and avoiding physical activity for fear of aggravating the arm swelling experienced by up to 70 percent of surgery patients, experts are now recommending you pump iron.
For decades, breast cancer patients undergoing treatment have been warned away from lifting anything heavier than a small bag of groceries. The thought was overexertion might cause lymphedema, a painful, arm-swelling condition that’s a common side effect of surgery.
