News health 2008-06-20 Andanh.com

Eating right won't drain your cash Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:29:00 EST
With food and gas taking a bigger bite out of the household budget, it's tempting to put thriftiness ahead of nutrition. But with planning, shoppers can stretch their grocery dollars without resorting to fried bologna sandwiches.

Exercises can help banish back pain Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:57:00 EST
Back pain is the bane of millions, but some simple exercises might help prevent and alleviate those aches and twinges. These maneuvers don't just target the muscles surrounding the spine — they hit the abdominal and oblique muscles on the sides of the trunk, as well.

DVD, kit helps teach girls the facts of life Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:04:00 EST
The DVD is designed for moms to view first and then share with daughters, ages 9 through 12. It helps mothers share information about physical changes, hygiene, female anatomy, body shapes, emotional changes, first periods, rest, fitness, diet, conception and birth.

Seniors can reclaim fitness Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:08:00 EST
"When I put together my mother's strength and fitness program, I knew the components would have to be relevant and make sense to her. There's no way she would agree to lifting dumbbells or doing any movements that she perceived to be meaningless."

Safety tips will aid bicycle commuters Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:08:00 EST
What's the best way to stay safe while biking to work? Here's an abbreviated version of some tips from Indiana State Health Commissioner Judy Monroe....

Festival supports families affected by autism Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:59:00 EST
The second annual Autism Awareness Festival to raise money to support programming for children and families affected by autism will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Home of the Innocents, 1100 E. Market St.

Get a grip Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:03:00 EST
A healthy alternative to going barefoot is wearing the FiveFingers Sprint from Vibram when you're pursuing activities such as yoga, Pilates, martial arts, kayaking, fly-fishing and climbing. They're even used for trekking and running.

Herb doesn't help ADHD Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:06:00 EST
St. John's wort isn't effective for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, a new study finds.

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