News health 2008-07-24 Andanh.com

You're never too young to prevent heart disease Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:01:00 EST
Remember Darryl Andrew Kile, the Major League Baseball pitcher who was found dead in his hotel room in 2002 at age 33? The cause of death was "coronary atherosclerosis, narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart muscle." Here was a young, strong, fit-looking athlete.

Eye disease can sneak up on the uninformed Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EST
As a local cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialist, Dr. Asim Piracha knows what can happen when people put eye health on the back burner.

Creative exercise with kids can burn more calories Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:11:00 EST
I returned recently from a trip to the West Coast. There are many things that stand out as different from life here in Kentucky, and a big one is the number of folks who are out exercising everywhere you go. At all hours of the day or night, I noticed people, young and old, walking briskly, jogging, skating or cycling.

Get in gear for Bike Trek to Shakertown Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:12:00 EST
The American Lung Association of Kentucky is sponsoring a free informational program on bicycling in conjunction with its 23rd annual Bike Trek to Shakertown Sept. 13-15.

Follow the rules for ATV safety Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:07:00 EST
What's the best way to reduce the risk of getting hurt on an all-terrain vehicle? The American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recently highlighted these safety tips....

Baby shades and hat Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:04:00 EST
This wide-brimmed hat and these sunglasses for the little member of the family are offered as a combo purchase from Baby Banz. The adjustable hat will fit a number of head sizes, and the fabric offers protection against UVA rays. The hat fabric is also breathable.

Make a BBQ meal – no fire needed Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:49:00 EST
When life demands a no-cook meal, it doesn't have to come from a takeout box. Or at the expense of good nutrition. For example, the shredded meat of a store-bought rotisserie chicken can be used to create a number of quick, wholesome meals.

Walking curbs disability risk Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:10:00 EST
Older adults can decrease their risk of disability and increase their likelihood of maintaining independence by 41 percent by participating in a walking exercise program, according to a new University of Georgia study.

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