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Column: I tried an Adventure Boot Camp class
WEST CHESTER TWP. — Every time I watch a weight loss reality show, I have a little more inspiration to get moving.But watching those shows, buying the guide books, attending lectures, reading women’s magazines and joining online support groups doesn’t do the job. I have to actually put my body ...
Your Health: Aging voice not always the weakest
As we age, we can expect many things from our body. We may see more gray hairs and wrinkles, we may lose some muscle tension and fine coordination and we may notice changes in our voice.But we shouldn’t expect our voice to be a source of pain or isolation in ...
YOUR HEALTH: Life could depend on a colon screening
Imagine if there was a way to determine that an area of the breast would become malignant in years to come, and that area could be removed at the time of a mammogram, without leaving a scar or without the patient feeling pain.This improvement in breast cancer screening would probably ...
Your Health: Pelvic exam can detect cancer
Many women dread their yearly gynecology visit, searching for excuses to put off the evaluation. It’s common for women to skip the examination entirely if they are no longer in their reproductive years or if they’ve had a hysterectomy, because they don’t feel they need a Pap smear. It’s important ...
Your Health: Debunking myths about breast cancer
Every day, science gives us new tips to help navigate our personal health journeys. That gold mine of knowledge can quickly feel like a maze of confusing — and sometimes conflicting advice. There are several things about breast cancer every woman, regardless of age or ethnicity, should know to manage ...
Your health: Know your diabetes numbers
The American Diabetes Association estimates there are almost 24 million Americans with diabetes. Nearly 6 million are undiagnosed, and there are 1.6 million adults over the age of 20 diagnosed annually. Left uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease, nervous system problems and ...
Your health: Stay active, know risks to avoid falling
For many older adults, the occasional slip and fall aren’t viewed as a medical problem, but an expected part of aging.But falls in older adults can be caused by multiple things — and the majority of them are preventable.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. emergency departments ...
Your health: Get help for Restless Leg Syndrome
It makes no sense: You’ve had a long day, and you’re ready for a restful night’s sleep. But as you lie in bed, you experience an uncontrollable urge to move your legs—perhaps accompanied by unpleasant sensations such as tingling, crawling or even pain.You may have Restless Leg Syndrome, a neurological ...
West Chester fitness center touts suspension training program
WEST CHESTER TWP. — Fitworks Fitness Center now is offering a “cutting edge” training program born in the U.S. Navy Seals.The TRX Suspension Training method is “designed to build strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability,” according to a release from Fitworks. It can be adjusted for all fitness levels.The tool ...
Your Health: Awareness, funding for pancreas cancer
If someone asked you which cancer affects the most people — leukemia or pancreas cancer — how would you answer?Thanks to nationwide awareness campaigns, most would say leukemia. But in reality, the number of people affected by each disease is about the same. The shocking truth is that pancreas cancer ...
YOUR HEALTH: Don’t ignore pain, tingling, numbness
You should never ignore persistent pain and disturbing bouts of tingling or numbness in your arms, elbow and hands. Doing so can exacerbate “overuse injuries” — and left untreated, the problem can affect your ability to do day-to-day tasks like grasping or lifting objects.Overuse injuries to peripheral nerves in the ...
Your Health: How to avoid stomach distress on Turkey Day
With the holiday season upon us, many people are looking forward to time well spent with family and friends.And the roasted turkey, candied yams, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie that will tempt the palate during many of these gatherings, while tempting, may actually be the recipe for gastrointestinal distress.Sometimes, the ...
Your Health: You found a lump ... here’s what to do next
Q What should a woman do if she finds a lump in her breast or armpit?A Bring it to your doctor’s attention as soon as possible. It’s important to let your doctor examine you and decide how any lump should be evaluated. Some lumps turn out to be cysts or ...
Your Health: Prepared patients help their docs most
There are ways patients should be prepared to help their physician make the most of their office visit.First, a patient should always express concerns or ask questions of their doctor. Most doctors begin the interaction with an open-ended question. This is truly an invitation to speak up.And the facts and ...
Halloween: Balance the sugary treats, local dieticians say
MIDDLETOWN — As many Butler County beggars hit the bricks this weekend for Trick-Or-Treat events, dieticians are urging parents to balance the sugary treats with other alternatives.“Certainly, as a parent, you can influence the attitudes of your children and other children by maybe providing some non-candy treats — stickers and ...
Your health: Epilepsy treatment requires extra caution
As a physician specializ- ing in epilepsy, I receive many calls from insurance companies who say I can put a patient on a brand-name drug, but he has to fail a generic drug first. My response to them is, “No, that’s not an option.”Here’s why:There are some diseases and disorders ...
Your Health: Give your kidneys some thought
We often hear about the detrimental effects associated with heart disease and cancer.But many people don’t give their kidneys enough serious thought.A decrease in healthy eating and regular exercise has spurred an increase in hypertension and diabetes — two major causes of chronic kidney disease — and the problem is ...
Too much training leads to injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the 7 million sports and recreation-related injuries that occur each year are sustained by youth between ages 5 and 24. More than half of all sports injuries in children, experts say, are preventable.Shin splints, stress fractures and ...
Your Health: Know the facts about drowning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there were 3,443 unintentional drownings in the United States in 2007, an average of 10 deaths per day.More than one in five drowning victims are children 14 and younger.Most drownings, especially involving children, are quick and quiet. Generally, there’s no splashing or ...
Your Health: Support for young cancer patients
Today, young adults have a better chance at surviving cancer and other serious diseases than ever before. The cures, however, such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, can sometimes kill the chances of reproducing.Since most cancer patients are of reproductive age, it can be very emotional and expensive for a young ...
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