Archive for January, 2009

Database Helps Assess Your Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

January 26th, 2009 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – SUNDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) — If you want to learn more
about the key risk factors for breast cancer, such as obesity, pollutants
or smoking, a database can guide you to the available evidence that
confirms or quells an association.

Oh-So-Cold Temperatures Plague Older People (HealthDay)

January 26th, 2009 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – SUNDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) — Hypothermia, frostbite, and
falls are among the winter-related dangers faced by older adults, warns
the American Geriatrics Society's Foundation for Health in Aging.

Pinched Americans hit the gym, but seek deals

January 16th, 2009 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

People squeezed by the economic crisis are still paying for gym memberships and diet centers, but health clubs are having to hold down their fees to keep customers coming in.

Health Tip: What Seniors Eat (HealthDay)

January 16th, 2009 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Nutrition is an important part of a healthy
lifestyle at any age, a requirement that doesn't change as you get
older.

Health Tip: Oh, Those Aching Muscles (HealthDay)

January 16th, 2009 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — If you've been working out a bit too hard,
or if you're just getting into exercise, you might have minor muscle
soreness.

Work out for less: Shape up and save in 2009

January 6th, 2009 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

If you’re doing some financial belt-tightening at the same time you’re working to whittle your waistline, don’t give up. There are  ways to keep that New Year's resolution. If you’re doing some financial belt-tightening at the same time you’re working to whittle your waistline, don’t give up. There are  ways to keep that New Year’s resolution.

Health Tip: Budget Your Calories (HealthDay)

January 6th, 2009 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests
that you budget calories the way you do money — in general, don't use
more than you need.

Health Tip: Help Prevent Toy Injuries (HealthDay)

January 6th, 2009 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Toys are associated with thousands of
injuries every year, mostly because of misuse or because the toys are too
advanced for the children playing with them.