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Group works to stretch people's definition of yoga

Published: 02/01/10

It turns out a bunch of folks aren't doing yoga, because they think they'll have to wrap their legs around their head. But, really, all they need to do is wrap their heads around the fact the ancient practice is more than just pretzel poses.

Stir-fry blends lemon, chicken

Published: 02/01/10

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Surgical options give hope to obese

Published: 01/25/10

Losing a couple pounds is a popular New Year's resolution.

New PTSD treatment looks at brain signals

Published: 01/25/10

MINNEAPOLIS - There's never been a simple test to diagnose post-traumatic stress, but a group of Min-nesota scientists say they've found a high-tech way to identify people who have the disorder - by studying their brain signals.

Obesity rates slow but still very high

Published: 01/25/10

This qualifies as good news in the nation's battle of the bulge: The obesity rate among adults appears to have leveled off during the past 10 years after skyrocketing during the previous couple decades, according to a new study.

The PhysD degree vs the Ph.D.

Published: 01/25/10

The current rumbling over psychotherapy methods centers on a type of therapist degree called the PsyD, which emerged in the 1970s and has since exploded in popularity. Critics claim schools offering these degrees don't properly train their students in science-based approaches to therapy.

Ohio doctor offers advice, tips in book

Published: 01/25/10

Fighting a stomach bug? Stay home and drink Gatorade or make your own rehydration solution using one teaspoon of salt, eight teaspoons of sugar, five cups of water and an optional half-cup of fruit juice.

Sweet taters remain healthy, too

Published: 01/25/10

Sweet potatoes are, well, suh-weet.

Bee-venom advocate says apitherapy can cure what ails you

Published: 01/25/10

Reyah Carlson has been stung by bees more than 25,000 times. On purpose.

Operation can help kids with epilepsy

Published: 01/25/10

ORLANDO, Fla. - Just a few months ago, 2-year-old Jesse Eaton was having up to 20 epileptic seizures per day.

Risky quest to succeed

Published: 01/18/10

Young athletes could easily be charmed with the idea of being the best. Hours at the gym combined with a strict meal plan are part of the regimen.

Woman loses 98 pounds with Nintendo Wii Fit

Published: 01/18/10

DETROIT - On most days, at 3:30 a.m., Milford, Minn., resident Sherry Bridson wakes up and heads to her TV, where for the next 90 minutes, she plays a video game.

Too busy for a full workout? Slow down

Published: 01/18/10

It's a new year, so it's time for a new you, right? But, with all the running around in our hectic lives, there's simply not enough time to build exercise into your routine, right?

A spoonful of medicine? Maybe, maybe not

Published: 01/18/10

"Heaping" teaspoon or "level"? That's the nail-biting dilemma that usually confronts amateur boulangeries as they timidly mix baking soda or salt into their cake batter.

Ginkgo suffers another blow

Published: 01/18/10

There's more evidence ginkgo biloba is useless for protecting the brain, despite claims to the contrary.

Study suggests acetaminophen may relieve social-pain

Published: 01/18/10

We often use the same words to describe physical and mental pain - headaches and heartaches, broken bones and broken spirits.

Portion control made easy

Published: 01/18/10

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Research tries to ease chronic pain

Published: 01/18/10

Chronic pain is rampant.

Reinventing a classic with healthier results

Published: 01/18/10

When it comes to cold weather entertaining, fondue is a classic.

There's nothing that complicated about meditation

Published: 01/18/10

For some novice meditators, the quest for inner peace can get a bit ... stressful.

Suiting up for a workout with an eye to performance

Published: 01/11/10

Looking for workout apparel?

Platelet therapy provides hope for quicker healing

Published: 01/11/10

DURHAM, N.C. - Chuck Rickard is no Tiger Woods, but playing golf means enough to him that he recently let a doctor poke a needle deep into his aching ankle for a treatment he hopes will speed his return to the greens.

Miscarriage grief can haunt new pregnancies

Published: 01/11/10

Two miscarriages in three months had taken such a heavy toll on Stephanie Nash that when she became pregnant again that summer, an old, familiar fear crept back in.

Tips to relax after the stress of the holidays

Published: 01/11/10

If holiday pressures or job worries have left you clenching your teeth, relaxation may be just what the doctor ordered.

Making pizza healthier

Published: 01/11/10

With plenty of big football games on TV this season, pizza is likely to be on many a dinner menu. Here are ways to make this old favorite healthier, nutritionists say:

Hiking the rugged treadmill trail

Published: 01/11/10

Don't give up your weekly walk because the cold has chilled your plans. Substitute your regular walk outdoors with a well-programmed treadmill trek indoors.

Mayo Clinic's new book emphasizes 'healthy weight pyramid'

Published: 01/11/10

Grapefruit, bacon, cabbage soup: They're impostors, staples of fad diets billed as Mayo Clinic weight-loss plans but never endorsed by the medical institution.

Veggies and rice a fit post-holiday option

Published: 01/11/10

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Help yourself heal

Published: 12/28/09

Dolores Roi wants to make her comeback the right way, but she also wants to do it the fastest way possible.

Olives, tomatoes dress up halibut

Published: 12/28/09

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Grinding teeth at night a sign of stress by day

Published: 12/28/09

You can practically track Steve Barkley's stress by the level of activity in his temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone of the skull and helps one chew, talk and yawn.

Folic acid may have cancer link, according to study

Published: 12/28/09

The question: Folic acid, the synthetic form of Vitamin B9, is used to fortify foods in the United States to prevent birth defects. Might it pose cancer risks?

FDA-cleared treatment is helping those with severe depression

Published: 12/28/09

Tiffany Marable was taking nine medications a day, and the depression still would not lift.

Holiday Ginger cookies don't skimp on flavor

Published: 12/28/09

Looking for a holiday cookie for any late-breaking parties? Try these Holiday Ginger Cookies, a chewy version of a low-fat ginger snap.

Some hospitals post wait times for ER patients

Published: 12/28/09

In part to ease the minds of those seeking emergency care a growing number of suburban emergency rooms around the country are advertising wait times.

Local health and fitness clubs

Published: 12/21/09

The Press is compiling an online list of health and fitness clubs in the southern New Jersey area, and we want you to be on it.

A treatment that's like a walk on the moon

Published: 12/21/09

SAN JOSE, Calif. - A treadmill developed at NASA Ames Research Center more than a decade ago for exercising in space has seen more athletes than astronauts lately.

It might get loud, and that wouldn't be good

Published: 12/21/09

It would be easy for me to talk about all the reasons why you shouldn't honk your horn, but that would be too easy a road for me to take. All I want to say about horn honking is we all need to understand the roads and shopping centers are packed right now, so please stay mindful of this as you venture out this week. It just comes with the territory of holiday shopping, so please try to find your inner peace while waiting to get out of the jam-packed parking lot at the mall. Laying on the horn only seems to make matters worse, and usually means you have already lost that cozy place inside. So, for your benefit as well as others, try not to even let it get to that point.

Braised mushrooms a simple side dish

Published: 12/21/09

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Take proper steps to reduce your child's holiday stress

Published: 12/21/09

No, they're not cooking or balancing budgets, but the busy holiday season can be exhausting for children, too. Here's some advice from pediatricians:

Versatile cranberry orange mini muffins make a breakfast, brunch or holiday appetizer

Published: 12/21/09

Like a choir of holiday angels, cranberries wear the halo of good health.

Ten reasons why you should eat well during the holidays

Published: 12/21/09

'Tis the season for holiday parties, cookies and fast food as we zoom around getting ready for Christmas. And there are numerous alerts out there warning us to maintain a healthful diet over this holiday season. I have obligingly broken these suggestions down to my top 10 list of reasons to watch what you eat over the holidays:

Grow your own body parts? The future is now

Published: 12/21/09

Amid all the noise of health care reform, a real revolution is happening.

Ultrasound therapy boosts healing time

Published: 12/21/09

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - When Urijah Faber shattered bones in his right hand in a nationally televised World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight championship match, all he could think about on the way to the hospital was a rematch with champ Mike Brown.

New on DVD and Blu-ray

Published: 12/20/09

'(500) Days

The good, the bad and the holiday diet

Published: 12/14/09

NEW YORK - Pam Vetter's 15-year-old son balked when she told him she was opting for a healthier holiday season this year: fish rather than turkey, fewer carbs and sweets.

Learning to talk to your doctor: It doesn't get easier as you age

Published: 12/14/09

Changing physicians can be wrenching for older patients. My mother never got over it when her longtime doctor retired. The "new" doctor took care of Mom for more than 15 years, but she would still tell him what she thought he wanted to hear. Ironically, the frailer Mom grew, the less forthright she became.

A progress report on the battle against AIDS

Published: 12/14/09

Good news about HIV/AIDS came late last month when the World Health Organization said more powerful drugs and better prevention programs have cut new HIV infections worldwide by 17 percent in the past eight years.

Making holiday treats with an eye to health

Published: 12/14/09

Here are ideas from nutritionists on cutting some sugar and fat from the season's haul of goodies:

Autistic adults constitute a 'silent tsunami'

Published: 12/14/09

Each year, tens of thousands of children diagnosed with autism, from mild to severe, enter adulthood and leave the safe confines of schools and their services behind.