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It’s time to say hello to a healthier you
Have the holidays left you feeling out of sorts and sluggishly out of shape? Did the eggnog, cookies and seemingly endless parade of potlucks, office parties and seasonal frolic add an inch or maybe two to your waistline? You might just be a hot, Santa-like jiggling mess in need of ...
Six-pack abs: How to eat to get them
Q I’d like to get more definition in my abs. I work out nearly every day and am at a good weight, but still am not getting the results I want. How much a role does diet play? A Diet and exercise work hand in hand, and six-pack abs are ...
Alzheimer’s: ‘Helping the family’
The diagnosis can be devastating and life changing for the patient and his family alike. It’s Alzheimer’s disease, and it’s a diagnosis that is becoming more and more common. In an effort to support and educate patients and their families, the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter recently started a program ...
Arthritis treatment includes exercise
May is Arthritis Awareness Month. There are many types, but the two most common forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition that can be brought on by wear and tear or after an injury. It is a slowly developing degenerative disease. Cartilage that normally serves ...
What you should know about tanning bed law and safety
Recent findings about tanning released by the Centers for Disease Control and headlines about a mother accused of taking her young daughter to a tanning booth have put the dangers of indoor tanning in the national spotlight. The CDC last week released findings that showed indoor tanning is “not uncommon” ...
Boomers’ major worry: Alzheimer’s
When Deb Frame showed up to teach a class on improving memory, the cognitive psychologist was surprised to see 115 people in the audience.“I think there’s a genuine fear of, ‘Am I going to lose my memory? Am I going to get Alzheimer’s?’ Only about 10 percent of the population ...
Norovirus: What you should know
Angie Riley was completely blindsided by her daughter’s sudden illness. “She was completely fine when she went to bed, no symptoms at all,” Riley said. “Around 4 a.m. she comes in and says, ‘Mommy, my stomach hurts.’” It wasn’t long before the vomiting began. Riley’s son was hit by the ...
Lindner Center of HOPE docs ranked among nation's best.
MASON — Four doctors at the Frances and Craig Lindner Center of HOPE have been ranked among the best doctors in the nation and among the top specialists in the area in The Best Doctors in America 2011-2012 database.Those named include Dr. Paul E. Keck Jr., president and chief executive ...
Fight your ‘love weight’ with workouts
Editor’s note: Today, we continue our weekly series intended to arm you with the tools and information you need to start on the path toward better health and fitness in 2012. Find special health and fitness coverage every week in Life. It is not what we want to hear today: ...
Fabulous fitness gifts for family, friends on your list
Looking for last-minute holiday gift ideas? Whether you’re adding to your own wish list, purchasing for someone else, or planning to start an exercise program in the new year, health and fitness items are a great choice. Some of my favorite picks include:Losing weight is one of the most popular ...
Column: Sometimes, moms, being smart is admitting you don't know
There was a time I used to consider myself rather intelligent. I have official documentation that proves that I’m no slouch when it comes having “smarticle particles,” as my girls like to call it. I had good report cards, won awards for academic achievement and even went on to earn ...
Miami Middletown hosts 'Get to Know Your Food' lecture
MIDDLETOWN — Miami University Middletown will host “How to Hypnotize a Chicken: Get to Know Your Food” at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17 in the Campus & Community Center. Alan Wight of Gorman Heritage Farm will examine modern food systems and how sustainable agriculture, the consumption of locally grown ...
Your Health: Rebuilding spines, and lives, is a rewarding job
I have a cool job.Really.I apply detailed knowledge of human anatomy and biomechanics in an effort to repair what is damaged by time, age or misfortune. I see things average people will never see, like the amazing structure of a bone, muscle or nerve during an operation, and getting to ...
Your Health: Implants may help in sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea does more than give the sufferer a bad night’s sleep.Besides the dozens of mini-waking episodes sleep apnea sufferers experience during the night, the disease causes daytime drowsiness and a higher risk of accidents. It also has been linked with increased risks for heart disease, high blood pressure, ...
Your Health: HALO procedure can reduce risk of esophageal cancer
Most of the population has experienced heartburn or acid reflux on one occasion or another.But more than 15 million Americans have recurrent acid reflux issues, known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, which can cause much more than discomfort.GERD occurs when stomach acid and sometimes bile flows back into the ...
Your Health: Pharmacists can help achieve best outcomes
Do you ever consult your pharmacist regarding medicines? Pharmacists can provide care beyond just dispensing your medicines. For example, at the Pharmacy Anticoagulation Management and Pharmacotherapy Services at UC Health West Chester Hospital, clinical pharmacists will work with you and help you achieve the best outcomes with your medicines.Anticoagulants, also ...
Your Health: At-home tips to alleviate allergies
With a wet spring moving directly into a hot and humid summer, allergy sufferers may feel their symptoms coming on even stronger than usual this year. Those symptoms can range from nasal congestion and sneezing to itchy and watery eyes. Sufferers may even feel more tired than usual and experience ...
Your Health: Cancer screenings save lives
If you had to give just a few hours to save your life, would you do it? When it comes to cancer, early detection is crucial in increasing survival. Today, millions of people can say proudly that they are cancer survivors — far more than just a few decades ago. ...
Your Health: Clinical trials can lead to better care
I imagine we all know someone who has been affected by heart disease.Heart disease is a leading killer in the United States and is not always preventable or easily diagnosed.However, modern medicine is constantly changing, and with the help of research, we are finding new ways to stop the onset ...
Your Health: Infertility has unique challenges
As an infertility specialist at UC Health’s Center for Reproductive Health, I devote my entire practice to helping women who have encountered hurdles along the road to motherhood. I was drawn to the practice of reproductive medicine so that I might bring my perspective as a woman to bear on ...
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