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Day 2 of H1N1 shot clinic goes smoother
HAMILTON — With milder weather and no rain, people arrived early at the Butler County Fairgrounds on Saturday morning, Oct. 24, for the H1N1 flu vaccine clinic that officials said went much more smoothly than it did the day before.Butler County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kent Hall said when he arrived at ...
Breast cancer warriors, survivors need to talk to each other
When Dee Markle had surgery to remove a lump from her breast nearly 22 years ago, she had the support of her family, her friends and her church.Her minister was with her the morning of her surgery, and members of her church and family made dinner for her every night.But ...
Young family, normal life, then cancer
Editor’s note: This is part of a monthlong series on the battle against cancer. Andy Obermeyer has a one in five chance of living more than five years after cancer invaded his colon and spread to his liver. He has a one in five chance to see his 5-month-old son, ...
Germ-phobic mom on heightened alert
I admit it, as I have in the past, I am a “germophobe.”I will not touch door handles or faucets with my bare hands; I carry hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes in my purse; and the Clorox and Lysol people love me.With the H1N1 virus adding fuel to my anti-germ ...
Want 6-pack abs? Skip shortcuts
Last week, this column said that it is impossible to spot reduce by doing abdominal exercises. The body loses fat from head to toe with adherence to proper diet and physical activity. Other things to keep in mind when it comes to abdominal training:Proper form. Avoid pulling on the head ...
Progress slow in War on Cancer
Editor’s note: This is part of a monthlong series on the battle against cancer. Erma Fee’s small frame fits easily into the beige recliner in the cancer care unit at Mercy Hospital Farfield. She’s comfortable, chatting with a man seated next to her about the chocolate cake his wife brought ...
Breast cancer awareness, detection, treatment improved
There is light at the end of the tunnel.Those are the words of encouragement that Mike Welsh said he would offer to anyone, man or woman, recently diagnosed with breast cancer.“It’s a long tunnel, but there’s light at the end,” said the 62-year-old Monroe man who was diagnosed with the ...
Insurer's grant to help combat childhood obesity
UnitedHealth Group is offering grants to help Ohio students and educators combat childhood obesity through its UnitedHealth Heroes program.UnitedHealth Heroes will award up to 20 grants, ranging from $500 to $1,000 each to schools and youth-focused, community center-based programs in Ohio. Grants will be awarded to programs that demonstrate a ...
Exercise myths that may keep you from your goal
You’ve been learning about ways to get the most out of your workouts, such as changing your routine periodically, increasing or decreasing reps, sets or pace. When it comes to getting a smaller waistline, many myths and misconceptions still exist. To help separate fact from fiction, here are some important ...
Survivor: 'Cancer shows no favorites'
Editor’s note: This is part of a monthlong series on the battle against cancer. MIDDLETOWN — Marcia Brown couldn’t believe the words, couldn’t fathom the diagnosis. Brown, who said she was “diligent” about her mammograms, was checked for cancer every six months and routinely performed self-examinations. Still, in August 2008, ...
Is your workout program challenging enough?
As you learned in last week’s column, getting the most out of an exercise program means putting quality over quantity.Common questions:How many days per week should I work out? One size does not fit all when it comes to determining the number of days per week to exercise, but generally ...
Now it’s salt’s turn to be the bad guy
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Americans love to have something to blame for our diet woes.For years, sugar — enemy to obese kids and adult diabetics alike — has filled that role. Then, the more trendy trans fats became the “bad guy.”Now salt is feeling the heat, and rightly so. ...
Get the most out of your workout
Ever wonder if you are getting the most benefit from your current workout program? Here are some important guidelines:Putting quantity over quality. When it comes to getting the most out of your workouts, more is not necessarily better. A key factor in obtaining results from a strength training workout is ...
How to prepare yourself for swine flu
DAYTON — Public health officials have predicted the H1N1 flu would be on the upswing as school resumes, the weather cools, and humidity levels drop. And there’s some evidence to suggest that’s the case locally, even as various employers, hospitals and businesses break out the hand-sanitizing gel. At the Children’s ...
Chiropractic neurologists target mystery ailments
Neuroplasticity relates to the way the nervous system changes and processes information by the type of stimulation it receives. When it comes to injuries, many leave residual impairment of some sort, and some do not resolve at all. Injuries requiring orthopedic care can include ligament and tendon tears, torn cartilage, ...
Ohioans’ health care premiums outpace pay
Health care costs are dramatically outpacing the earnings of Ohio workers, according to a new report.Premiums for health insurance increased more than seven times faster than Ohio family salaries from 2000 to 2009. The report by Families USA, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group for affordable health care, indicated Ohio family ...
Fort Hamilton relocates, expands rehab unit
HAMILTON — Fort Hamilton Hospital physical therapy and rehabilitation patients begging for a facility that’s easier to access have been granted their wish.Fort Hamilton’s Outpatient Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation department relocated from the fourth floor of the hospital to the ground floor of the Fort Hamilton Hospital Physician Office Center, ...
Strength training OK for kids with proper guidance
It is currently recommended that children get 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity on a daily basis. In the past it was thought unsafe for children to include resistance (strength) training as a form of exercise, but research has shown that with proper guidance and supervision, ...
Flu shots available at local drugstores
The H1N1 flu, also known as the swine flu, has increased the focus on this year’s flu season.But, while the swine flu vaccine is not expected until the fall, the seasonal flu shot is available at many area drugstores as of Tuesday, Sept. 1. And a few of those drugstores ...
Resistance training helps prevent osteopenia, osteoporosis
Inactivity is a known risk factor for developing osteopenia and osteoporosis, or low bone mass.Many people think of bones as rigid, nonliving tissue, but this is far from true. To have healthy bones they must be both strong and flexible, important factors that prevent them from fracturing under stress. Crucial ...
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