News health 2008-08-15 Andanh.com

Breast self-exam under fire Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:45:00 EST
Missy Wislocki, a breast-cancer survivor who works part-time at Gilda's Club Louisville, discovered a cancerous tumor during a self-exam. That's why it's hard for her — and others who discovered lumps in their own breasts — to pooh-pooh self-examination despite evidence that it doesn't save lives and may even do harm.

Going to the fair? Take time for a checkup Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:52:00 EST
No one is suggesting that you not have fun at the Kentucky State Fair, which runs today through Aug. 24. But beyond the pig races, midway rides, horse shows, concerts and rose-growing, pie-making and other competitions, there is an opportunity to learn more about your health.

Shipshape? Health habits, good and bad, can be seen on a cruise Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:30:00 EST
I took my first cruise about a dozen years ago. Several things have changed between then and now. Cruise lines now seem to be aware that some folks on the cruise would like to continue a healthy lifestyle while they enjoy themselves onboard. With this in mind, a big change I observed was in the menu.

Get facts on college alcohol use Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:28:00 EST
Please offer advice on underage drinking to help parents who have children heading off to college this fall. CollegeDrinkingPrevention.gov has a wealth of information about alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students.

Seminar details ups and downs of prescription drugs Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:36:00 EST
Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services and the Alzheimer's Association of Southern Indiana and Kentucky are holding a free seminar to help caregivers, family members and friends understand the many prescription medications available and the benefits and challenges of those medications.

Full-figured sports bra Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:25:00 EST
Lilyette, a division of full-figured bras from Maidenform, just launched its first-ever collection of sports bras. This bra, called the Active Motion, is recommend for midlevel sports, including golfing, biking and weight training.

A little math can add to your health Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:40:00 EST
Tired of trying to make sense of what constitutes a healthy diet? There's an easy way. Imagine your dinner plate divided into quarters. If you fill three-quarters of the plate with vegetables, fruits, nuts and whole grains, then fill the remaining space with lean protein, you'll be doing just fine.

Dangers of texting Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:29:00 EST
It wasn't the bumps and bruises that surprised ER physicians when they started looking into the dangers of texting. It was the fatalities. "It's like walking blind," says Linda Lawrence, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, who has heard of people stepping into moving traffic, BlackBerry in hand.

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