News health 2008-08-15 Andanh.com

Food diaries help dieters Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:38:00 EST
Dieters who write down everything they eat lose twice as much weight as those who don't, according to one of the largest weight-loss studies ever conducted.

Health insurance: A growing middle-class crisis Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:43:00 EST
Three-part series examines the toll the health-care crisis is taking on middle class citizens at various stages of life. Inside you'll find: • Videos provide a project overview, introduce three area families • Photo galleries • A calculator that can help you determine if you are underinsured • How the U.S. health system compares with those of other nations

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.

Can coffee make you fat? Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:31:00 EST
Even in the dog days of summer, there's no shortage of ways to get your java fix. But if you're watching your waistline, you might want to order with care.

Knee implants are now gender specific Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:37:00 EST
Knee replacements have long been available in many sizes, but using a smaller size for a woman didn't always resolve anatomical differences between the sexes. But now there are more options for women, who undergo nearly two-thirds of the more than 400,000 annual knee-replacement surgeries.

Take care when exercising with child in tow Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:26:00 EST
Motivated parents can use a number of devices to haul their kids when they exercise — jogging strollers, cycling trailers, front slings, etc. — but there are safety concerns.

Worried about risks of cell phones? Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:21:00 EST
Did the expert who raised concerns about cell phones and cancer offer any recommendations for day-to-day use? Experts recommend these precautionary measures be taken....

Greener running shoes Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:16:00 EST
Running shoes just got a little more eco-friendly. Brooks Sports has officially launched its running shoe, Trance 8, featuring the first biodegradable midsole, called BioMoGo.

Information seminars offered on gastric banding Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:23:00 EST
Baptist Hospital East now offers adjustable gastric banding weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. Bariatric surgery reduces the size of the stomach and, in some cases, alters the digestion process to curb the amount of calories and nutrients absorbed. Most patients lose about 50 percent of their excess weight in the first year.

Big babies at risk? Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:14:00 EST
A study has found that those big, 10-pound newborns that look like future Hall of Famers might be at an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

Hip-hop classes mix dance, fitness Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:34:00 EST
Get fit, flexible and strong — and get up your heart rate — with a hip-hop workout. Photo gallery | Video

Schedule more sleep for success in school Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:42:00 EST
Pencils. Check. Paper. Check. Folders. Check. A sleep schedule? If that last item is missing from your child's back-to-school list, then it's time to write it in, some experts say.

It's not easy to indulge and stay in shape on ship Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:01:00 EST
One thing everyone knows about cruising is the abundance of food at all hours of the day or night. It's delicious and high quality, but most of it is unhealthy. Even so, you can follow a very healthy diet while cruising if you want to, and I did, except for the desserts.

Some get fever with sunburn Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:00:00 EST
"Does 'sunburn fever' exist? What's going on with your body?" Some people say they have a fever because they feel warm, but others experience a true fever, said Dr. Shawn McCarty, a physician in Baptist Hospital East's emergency department.

Blood-pressure monitor Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:56:00 EST
In its September issue, Consumer Reports gives the Omron Women's Advanced Elite 7300W blood-pressure monitor its top rating among 16 monitors tested.

Juvenile Arthritis Day at Slugger museum Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:41:00 EST
Saturday is Juvenile Arthritis Day — an event designed to empower children living with arthritis to take control of their disease. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.

Gummi Bears to the rescue Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:57:00 EST
Gummi Bears with the sugar substitute xylitol may help prevent tooth decay in children, according to a U.S. study.

Cyclist with asthma gives back Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:28:00 EST
Forty-six-year-old Donna Beach of Louisville, who has been battling asthma since birth, has been making up for lost time. While she couldn't participate in sports most of her life, she has been able to enjoy more physical activity in recent years thanks to newer medication for her illness.

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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