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Nine ways to strengthen your marraige 11/9/11
Have you ever noticed that most Hollywood love stories end with the lead couple finally “getting together”? You’re supposed to assume that they live “happily ever after,” but the audience is rarely shown what happens after that first blissful kiss. And there’s a good reason for that. If you’ve been married for more than a …
California governor signs first-ever bill banning minors from tanning beds 10/17/11
AIM at Melanoma, the largest international foundation dedicated to melanoma research and patient advocacy, applauds Governor Jerry Brown’s signing today of Senate Bill 746, which now bans children under 18 from using indoor tanning beds. Tanning beds have been linked to the rapid rise in melanoma rates among 15-39 year olds.
Co-sponsored by AIM at Melanoma …
Restless legs syndrome may raise high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women 10/14/11
If you’re a middle-aged woman with Restless Legs Syndrome, you may have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, according to new research reported in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.
RLS is a common yet under-recognized sensory motor disorder characterized by intense, unpleasant leg sensations, and an irresistible urge to move the legs. …
HGB hosts AL!VE preview 10/13/11
In just two weeks, the greater Lansing region will get a glimpse of what an experience-based, destination health park looks like when Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital hosts a community preview event at its new facility, AL!VE.
From 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, the public is invited to a variety of events showcasing …
Bust Common Workout Excuses 9/26/11
Life is hectic. Nothing seems to work. Gym memberships are expensive. There is an endless list of reasons to skip a workout or never begin exercising in the first place. With excuses blurring the benefits, getting fit can be an even bigger challenge. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight loss support …
Healthy Geezer: What does bad breath mean? 9/24/11
Q. I seem to have bad breath a lot. I’ve also noticed that my mouth is a bit dry most of the time. Could these two things be related?
Definitely. Bad breath is often a symptom of dry mouth, a lack of saliva. The medical term for this condition is “xerostomia.”
Other symptoms …
Bringing a Visual Awareness of Cancer in Women through Portraiture 9/22/11
Every year, many women throughout the Lansing community are diagnosed with cancer. Be Bold, Feel Beautiful, a division of The Oldham Project, aims to bring a sense of comfort, pride and confidence to each of these women through the art of photography.
Be Bold, Feel Beautiful was established in 2010 under the direction of Terri Shaver, …
What do math and exercise have in common? Your kids 9/21/11
Carrie Scheiner is not ashamed of being a bit of a math nerd.
But don’t let her degree in Math education from Rutgers University fool you – she is also a big fan of physical fitness, and her passion for both has led to her to think of exercise for kids …Prevent the Spread of Pink Eye As Children Head Back to School 9/20/11
According to the American Journal of Infection Control, more than 164 million school days are missed annually in U.S. public schools due to the spread of infectious diseases. An astonishing 3 million of those school days are lost as a result of acute conjunctivitis, also known as “pink eye.”
In recognition of September’s “Children’s Eye Health Month,” …
American Heart Association urging cholesterol level checks 9/10/11
Have you had your cholesterol levels checked?
September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month — a good time to find out what your cholesterol numbers are, to learn about your risk for high cholesterol and what you can do to keep your levels in check.
More than 98 million Americans 20 and older have high blood cholesterol – one of the most …
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