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Health Department Tips
By Linda Girardi For The Courier-News July 2, 2012 8:38PM Tree falls across sidewalk from westerly wind gusts Sunday in the 400 block of South First Street in Geneva. storyidforme: 33018345 tmspicid: 12041908 fileheaderid: 5510685 On the heels of the powerful storms over the weekend that knocked out power to numerous homes, and with the […]
Diabetes Summer Health Guide: Seven Tips To Avoid Heat-related Illnesses
MINNETONKA, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– This summer, UnitedHealth Groups Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance[1] (DPCA) is reminding the nearly 26 million[2] Americans living with diabetes that they are at higher risk for serious, heat-related illness, and offers tips for enjoying a safe, healthy and fun-filled season. Summer is a great time to head outdoors to the beach, […]
10 Health And Fitness Tips For Busy Entrepreneurs From Jillian Michaels
Finding the time to stay healthy and in shape can be difficult for anyone. But when youre an entrepreneur whos work seems to follow you around everywhere, its a task that seems nearly impossible. As business owners, its easy to forget that you have to take care of yourself too. Just like your business, your […]
Prostate Health Tips For Father's Day From Dr. David Samadi Of Mount Sinai School Of Medicine
Newswise (New York, NY June 14, 2012) David Samadi[1], MD, Vice-Chair of Urology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine[2], knows that many men put off caring for their health, even when they have a family. But just a loving nudge from his family can help keep Dad on track for long-term prostate health, prostate cancer […]
20 Minutes To Good Health; Other Tips, Books
Health writer Gretchen Reynolds describes America as the “most sedentary society that has ever existed.” And she’s suggesting that designation can be reversed with as little as a 20-minute walk every day. If you’re looking to learn more about health in your summer reading, here are some suggestions. ADVERTISEMENT Reynolds, who writes the popular column […]
The Silver&fit(r) Program Offers Five Tips To Make Fitness More Fun For Senior Health & Fitness Day(r)
SAN DIEGO, May 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — You’ve likely heard it before, but it’s worth repeating: If you want to stay in shape, ward off disease and increase your energy levels, you’ve got to exercise. And it doesn’t matter how old you are, says American Specialty Health (ASH), provider of the Silver&Fit Program, a […]
Health Net Foundation Providing $175,000 In Grants To Help Improve Dental Care And Oral Health
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Health Net Foundation, a subsidiary of Health Net, Inc.[1], is providing $175,000 in grants to 12 California school-based health centers and community medical clinics to further their efforts in helping prevent childhood and adult dental problems. Dental care has medical consequences, said Patricia Clarey, president of the Health Net Foundation. These […]
Weight-loss Tips Not Often Brought Up
Youve heard it before. Eat right, exercise, and BAM! Youre healthy. Right? Not so fast. According to a 2003 Baylor University study, more than 90 percent of Americans will be overweight by 2032 if we continue with our current trend. The truth is far more complicated. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is difficult because […]
What Is Health
What health wonks can learn from Doggycare Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:36:38 -0700 With dogs now having entered the political discourse with some regularity, the Weekly Standards Eli Lehrer probes what our health policy discussions could learn from the pet insurance markets. There is, after all, a decent amount to like: Read full article >> […]
Health Insurance Tips For 2012 College Grads: Ehealthinsurance Releases Real-world Study Notes
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA–(Marketwire -04/17/12)- Today eHealthInsurance[1] (NASDAQ: EHTH[2] – News[3]), the leading online source of health insurance[4] for individuals, families and small businesses, released tips to help 2012 college graduates understand their health insurance options and find the coverage best suited to their needs. The economy is improving, but many of today’s grads will likely […]