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HGB public workshop focuses on fall prevention and building confidence 9/8/11
The fear of falling, whether due to age or health conditions, is a common fear that can actually limit a person’s mobility. It can result in a loss of confidence, reduced activity and social interaction, as well as decreased strength, depression, increased frailty and, ultimately, a loss of independence.
Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital is …
A Raw Food Diet: Is it Healthier? 8/5/11
In today’s ever health-conscious world, the Raw Food Movement is on the rise, gaining new devotees as well as critics.
The basic premise of the raw food diet is that raw foods in their whole, natural form provide the enzymes necessary for digestion and vibrant health, and that cooking food destroys these natural enzymes along with …
Good grilling tips 8/4/11
Barbequed pork ribs, bratwurst, and corn-on-the-cob are backyard favorites. Yet these summertime staples are steeped in calories, cholesterol, and sodium.
“Grilling lean meats and vegetables without heavy sauces are wonderful for the barbeque.” said Vivienne Halpern, MD, a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery®. “These can become your family’s …
How serious is TIA? 7/29/11
Q. How serious is a TIA? I heard that they’re really nothing to worry about.
TIA stands for “transient ischemic attack.” A TIA is an interruption in the flow of blood to a part of your brain. Its symptoms are the same as for a stroke. A TIA lasts anywhere …
Stand Taller for Back to School 7/19/11
Before back-to-school slumps your child back into the “backpack hunch”, build their posture awareness and benchmark their growing body with a posture picture. Annual posture pictures are a great idea to systematically keep an ongoing record of how kids look and stand. While kids ignore a parent’s nagging to “straighten up”, when they see an …
Are You at Risk for an Autoimmune Disease 7/18/11
While your body is designed to defend against a host of environmental invaders, it cannot completely withstand the adverse effects of poor diet, chronic stress and toxic build-up. These common factors can contribute to a group of serious health epidemics including autoimmune (AI) disease, which is rising to the top of the list. Autoimmune diseases …
Are impulse buys killing your retirement? 7/14/11
As a registered investment advisor, Steve Orr is used to juggling millions, but he knows those millions started out as pennies.
“It’s the little things,” said Orr, president and owner of the Orr Financial Group. “It’s the dollar here, two dollars there things that we pick up every day that start to add up. The insidious …
Staying Hydrated in the Heat 7/13/11
We’ve all heard the rule that we should consume eight ounces of water per day, but how many of us actually do? Water is vital to proper body function – it makes up 70 percent of our body composition! Follow these tips from Life Fitness to avoid suffering from dehydration during your next workout.
Exercise causes …
Haslett set for Memorial 5K race 7/9/11
Let’s honor the life of a Viking!!!
Ullianna (Dalton) Szych was a 1995 graduate of Haslett High school and a 2000 graduate of Siena Heights University, where she excelled both academically and athletically! She lost her battle with Melanoma on March 5, 2010 leaving behind a husband, three daughters, family and many friends. This 5K is to …
Moviegoers Beware! Snacks Can Wreak Havoc on Teeth. 7/1/11
School’s out and summer blockbusters are in. You know what that means – more trips to the movies. While at the show, moviegoers should be mindful of what those tempting treats at the snack counter can do to those pearly whites.
“It’s hard to resist a concession stand at the movie theater and there’s nothing wrong …
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