An innovative surgery is giving some people with back pain a second chance.
Archive for August, 2010
How a new surgery is helping people with back pain
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Fight Childhood Obesity with Family Wellness Programs
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Childhood obesity continues to be a growing problem in the US. See how one family’s participation in a Family Wellness Program is helping them combat this issue.
How to prevent sports overuse injuries
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Ask any athlete what he or she fears the most and you’ll often get a common answer. It’s not the ruthless competition. It’s an injury that would sideline them from their favorite sport.
What is whooping cough, and how is it treated?
Friday, August 13th, 2010Whooping cough is a very contagious respiratory tract infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Whooping cough starts out like a cold. A cough that may last up to six weeks or more is sometimes confused with asthma or bronchitis. Also known as pertussis, whooping cough tends to be most severe in infants and children. It sometimes leads to hospitalization or death.
Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010Are you ready to greet the morning? Jumpstart your day with the right “fuel?”
Research shows that regular breakfast eaters enjoy many health benefits. They are more likely to:
- Lose and maintain weight successfully
- Lower their risk of chronic disease
- Have more mental and physical energy throughout the day
Hot-Weather Health Threats
Monday, August 9th, 2010Mother Nature has turned up the heat. It’s summer – and hot weather comes with the territory. But be careful. Too much heat can be dangerous.
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