Category Archives: Health Report

You vs. Flu

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

Five things you may not know Flu season is here, and there are simple, everyday actions you can take to help you and your family stay healthy. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, cover your nose and mouth … Continue reading →

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Heart Rate Monitors

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Erin Burt

Tracking your times during training runs is a good way to watch your progress, but nowadays a watch does much more than tell time. As watch technology expands, you don’t have to go with it, but all the extra bells … Continue reading →

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The New Food Pyramid: MyPlate

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

First Lady, Agriculture Secretary launch MyPlate icon as a new reminder to help consumers to make healthier food choices This June, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled the federal government’s new food icon, MyPlate, to serve … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Report, September 2011 | Comments Off

Have Food Allergies?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

Read the Label Since 2006, it has been much easier for people allergic to certain foods to avoid packaged products that contain them, says Rhonda Kane, a registered dietitian and consumer safety officer at the Food and Drug Administration. This … Continue reading →

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The Pelvic Floor

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Brenda Lee Kozuch

Don’t ignore this important set of muscles Many of the most embarrassing, and least talked about, health problems arise from weaknesses in the pelvic floor. Both men and women experience conditions caused by a weak or damaged pelvic floor, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Report, July 2011 | Comments Off

Foot Fungus

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Marlena Goodsit

UV-rays shouldn’t be your only skin concern when frequenting the pool this summer. If you don’t take the necessary precautions, you might be walking away from a fun filled day in the sun with that itchy, burning disease known as … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Report, June 2011 | Comments Off

Travel Headaches

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Brenda Lee Kozuch

Don’t let brain pain ruin your vacation When you’re traveling, the last thing you want to delay your fun is a headache. They can come on suddenly, and be debilitating enough to lay you out with a cool cloth draped … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Report, May 2011 | Comments Off

Mastering Metabolism

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Ann Blanton

It takes a lot of dedication and commitment, no matter what your age. If you want a metabolism that blasts through fat like a vehicle burns through fuel, you’ll have to eat more food and exercise in a certain way. … Continue reading →

Posted in April 2011, Health Report | Comments Off

Barefoot Earthing

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Roy Stevenson

A Panacea for athletes and exercisers Science continues to discover the benefits of the natural world, and one new discovery of the interactions of the Earth’s free electrons with human physiology may have significant benefits for athletes and exercisers. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Report, March 2011 | Comments Off

Healthy Hygiene

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Fitness Plus Magazine

Reduce your risk of infection this cold and flu season When it comes to germs and disease prevention, Dr. Ann Stewart-Akers says it’s just a matter of time. That is, it’s a matter of taking time for simple precautions that … Continue reading →

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Signs of a Stroke

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Brenda Lee Kozuch

Act fast if these symptoms appear Strokes affect the young and old alike. Knowing the warning signs and taking action when you or someone you know shows one or more of these symptoms can make a difference on the level … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Report, November 2010 | Leave a comment

The Breast Cancer Genes

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Marlena Goodsit

Most inherited cases of breast cancer have been associated with mutations of two genes: BRCA1 and BRCA2, which stand for Breast Cancer Susceptibility Gene 1 and Breast Cancer Susceptibility Gene 2. Women who have the gene mutations are about five … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Report, October 2010 | Leave a comment

Farming and Antibiotics

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Marlena Goodsit

Your grocery shopping may be impacting your doctor’s visit Farmers have been administering antibiotics to pigs, chickens and cows for decades. While dosing sick animals is one way to keep the meat safe to eat, farmers also give antibiotics to … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Report, September 2010 | Leave a comment