Posts Tagged ‘health’

Drowning in Sweetness

Written by admin on October 20, 2010. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

Sugar should be labeled a controlled substance By Malachy McCourt When I was running for governor on the Green Party ticket, I advocated for a number of quality of life improvements. One of those improvements was to place a dollar tax on every stick of chewing gum. Then cut the idiotic spitting of that disgusting
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The Benign Good News

Written by admin on October 13, 2010. Posted in Special Sections

One woman explains her breast biopsy experience and urges others to get checked By Francine G. Burke “We saw something in your films.” These are the most-dreaded words after your tits have gone through Pancakeville. It was finally explained to me that breasts, cysts, fibrous tissue and the like will flatten under the X-ray machine
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Getting a Good Night’s Rest

Written by admin on September 29, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Older people tend to sleep less deeply and wake more often By Fred Cicetti Q. Do older people need more sleep? A: Seniors need about the same amount of sleep as younger adults—seven to nine hours a night. Unfortunately, many older adults don’t get the sleep they need, because they often have more trouble falling
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Protecting Yourself with the Flu Shot

Written by admin on September 22, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

The elderly are most at risk against the deadly virus By Fred Cicetti It’s time for a flu shot. You can get the flu vaccine from your doctor, and at public health facilities, senior centers, pharmacies and supermarkets. Adults over 50 are prime candidates for the vaccine because the flu can be fatal for older
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Chronic Heartburn Poses Danger

Written by admin on August 25, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Treating GERD now lessens long-term threats to health By Fred Cicetti Q: I’m getting heartburn a lot since I turned 60. Is more heartburn something that comes with more years? A: More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month and more than 15 million Americans experience heartburn daily. Heartburn is more
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Blood Matters

Written by admin on July 28, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Donating blood to yourself in advance for surgery By Fred Cicetti Q: I’m a geezer planning to have surgery in a few months. I was wondering if I can donate blood to myself in advance? A: Yes you can. This is called “autologous” blood donation. It’s done in the weeks before non-emergency surgery. The blood
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The Testosterone Test

Written by admin on July 7, 2010. Posted in Special Sections

Scientists continue to search for an effective male contraceptive drug By Will Alden The latest development in the search for a male birth control pill isn’t a pill at all—it’s an injection. Last year, a study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism revealed that Beijing researchers have successfully tested a testosterone-based injection, intended
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Baby Fat

Written by admin on July 7, 2010. Posted in Special Sections

Prospective parents should worry about their own weight when deciding to get pregnant By Keysha Whitaker Many women worry about how to take the weight off after a pregnancy, but according to many doctors, taking the weight off before a pregnancy might increase fertility, promote healthier pregnancies and healthier babies. Men could also increase their
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Stairway to Better Health

Written by admin on June 30, 2010. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

How I stopped riding the elevator and learned to love the stairs By Lorraine Duffy Merkl One of the two elevators in my building is out of commission and it’s the best thing that ever happened to me. The lifts are getting a lift, if you will. I’m glad our board approved the improvement, but
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Addictions Need Our Attention

Written by admin on March 4, 2010. Posted in Dewing Things Better, On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

Could be the best thing that happened, not only to Tiger Woods and family, but to the whole human race. Yup, if he does what he promises—shares and helps others with similar problems. That’s what these recovery programs require. Alcoholics Anonymous members are warned to keep out of harm’s way—bars, drinking situations and friends—but what
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