Two-thirds of US adults obese or overweight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two-thirds of U.S. adults and almost a third of children are either overweight or obese, and progress to stop the epidemic has been too slow, the influential Institute of Medicine said in a report released Tuesday.
Report: Health care law rebates to top $1B
WASHINGTON (AP) — Insurance companies will have to return more than $1 billion this year to consumers and businesses, thanks to a new requirement in President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, a report released Thursday concludes.
That’s real money, says … Read Full Story
read moreHealthiest and Least Healthy Counties Ranked in Every State
More than 3,000 counties and the District of Columbia can compare how healthy their residents are and how long they live with the2012 County Health Rankings, released this month.
The Rankingsarean annual check-up that highlights the healthiest and … Read Full Story
read moreFDA, spins, rejects call to ban BPA from food packaging
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has rejected a petition from environmentalists that would have banned the plastic-hardening chemical bisphenol-A from all food and drink packaging, including plastic bottles and canned food.
The agency said Friday that petitioners
25 tips for food safety for the home
GateHouse News Service
Home-cooked meals are the heart of a healthy diet. However, knowing the proper storage procedures and cooking temperatures, and using the right kitchen tools are essential for healthy meals and clean kitchens.
By handling food properly, … Read Full Story
What to look for in an elder care facility
As men and women enter their golden years, many decide they can no longer maintain their homes and choose to downgrade to something smaller, be it an apartment or a condominium. For millions
of others, health plays a significant role … Read Full Story
things to know when choosing a physician
By Kathryn Sucich
GateHouse News Service
Finding a doctor, whether you need
a primary care physician or a specialist for
a certain disease or condition, can be one of the toughest decisions to make. How do you know if … Read Full Story
Possible ways to reduce risks for cataracts
While doctors still don’t know what causes cataracts, there might be ways men and women concerned about their eyes can reduce their risk for cataracts. Though the following tips can’t guarantee a person won’t get cataracts, they might just help … Read Full Story
Exercise is good health at any age
By Terry Sutherland
GateHouse News Service
A sedentary lifestyle is now recognized as a leading preventable cause of death.
Participation in a regular exercise program is vital to maintaining good health. Many people do not understand the importance … Read Full Story
How to communicate chronic pain symptoms effectively
By Ashley Haugen
Spry Magazine
When it comes to chronic pain — discomfort that generally lasts three to six months or more — it “is a subjective experience and though there is no way to measure it, it is very … Read Full Story
read moreNew test improves diagnose of thyroid cancer
The chance of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer has doubled since 1990, due to better detection.
Now the Division of Endocrinology at Prima CARE Medical Center, in Fall River, is taking it one step further, by helping improve the … Read Full Story
Baby nutrition: lutein is an important nutrient
Playtime and interactive toys are important for parents looking to give their children a head start in life. But these products aren’t the only way to help stimulate a baby’s brain and eye development — nutrition is important, too.… Read Full Story
Pay attention to your vitamins if you want a better body
By Kathryn Rem
GateHouse News Service
Want a better body? Pay attention to the vitamins in the foods you eat.
“Vitamins produce energy and support the immune system to fight off germs and bacteria. It’s very important to … Read Full Story
Teaching cancer survivors to reap the benefits of physical activity
If exercise were a cancer drug, it would be a blockbuster, recently concluded a British report on the benefits of physical activity for cancer survivors.
Ciaran Devane, Chief Executive for the Macmillan Cancer Support, which released the report “Move More,” … Read Full Story
Colon cancer: up to 60 percent of deaths could be avoided with regular screening, says expert
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the message sent is colorectal cancer screening saves lives!
If everyone who is 50 years old or older were screened regularly, as many as 60 percent of deaths from this cancer could … Read Full Story
How health care law affects lives of 7 Americans
Ames, 25, of Washington, poses for a portrait at her home in Washington, on Monday, March 12, 2012. As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, The Associated Press spoke with a
2012 Southcoast Health Expo on Sunday
WESTPORT – The 2012 Southcoast Health Expo will be offering lots of free gifts and healthy information and free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings.
The event will be this Sunday, March 18 at Whites of Westport from 12- 3pm.… Read Full Story
read moreMass. legal immigrants have until March for Commonwealth Health coverage sign up
Boston – Nearly 40,000 Massachusetts legal immigrants will be transitioning in the upcoming weeks to Commonwealth Care coverage, after the Supreme Judicial Court’s early January decision requiring the state to re-instate eligible legal immigrants into Commonwealth Care.
“It’s morally and … Read Full Story
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