Archive By Section - Health & Wellness
Time for seniors to bone up on Medicare Part B requirements
The Part B Medicare registration deadline is on the horizon. If there have been any changes in their classifications, Dec. 7 is when the two-month enrollment period will end.
Demystifying Medicare Part D enrollment
With so many options based on where you live and what prescriptions you need, selecting a Medicare Part D Plan can be complicated and time consuming. However, every American 65 and older or Medicare disabled who wishes to enroll must enroll in a plan for 2013 no later than Dec. 7, 2012.
Finding the right vitamins for your body
It's not always easy to understand if you're getting all the essential nutrients needed to meet daily requirements such as those recommended by the National Health Institute's (NIH) Institute of Medicine and Office of Dietary Supplements. Nutritional needs and goals vary based on factors such as sex, activity level, lifestyle and age, making it difficult for an individual to determine what may be best for him/her. With an infinite selection of supplements available, it can ...
New Year: Diet, exercise, health resolutions
The beginning of the New Year always seems like a good time to start something new, especially when it comes to health and fitness. Sometimes you may not know where to start or what will really work. There are several different diets to choose from and different methods to lose weight and get healthy. The idea is to find something designed for your specific needs and body type.
Five tips to help protect your little athlete
Cringing at bumps, falls, trips and nudges is a common response among parents of young athletes. Seventy-two percent of parents of children ages 6 to 17 report that they are highly concerned about their child experiencing a head injury on the sports field, according to a recent survey conducted by NMI Research and DSM Nutritional Products, and their concern is not unwarranted. In fact, data indicates that emergency room visits of school-age athletes for serious ...
HOLIDAY BLUES
By VINCE REMBULAT 209 Health & Wellness The holidays are right around the corner. For some folks, the expectations of Thanksgiving, Christmas and even New Years' may be running at an all-time high, while the bills and other personal woes continue to stockpile. Worse yet are those having to deal with the loss of a loved one. "The holidays are when you miss them the most," said Carrie Lane, who is the manager of bereavement ...
Depression: not a character flaw but a real illness
A broken leg means a trip to the emergency room. Chronic back pain leads to a battery of tests and time off work. Even a virus will get you some words of sympathy. But if you say you have depression, there's a good chance you'll get a quizzical look and dumb silence.
THE NAKED TRUTH
Whether it's a few extra hairs in the sink or a completely bare scalp, baldness is a common issue for many people - not just men. Balding generally refers to hair loss from your scalp, usually caused by genetics, environment, various medications or an underlying medical condition. It is often characterized with a receding hairline and thinning crown near the temples and mid-anterior scalp.
THE GIFT OF HEALTH
The gift of health and wellness is a great gift indeed. Since one can't bestow such a gift on a person with a magic wand, items have to be purchased with dollars and "sense" to help the recipient with meeting, maintaining, or surpassing health and wellness goals for themselves. When it comes to gift giving, it's important not to send the wrong message. The spirit in which the gift is given needs to come through ...
EXERCISE & NUTRITION
Obesity impacts more than just the waistbands of Americans - life expectancy, health, medical spending and productivity are all affected by the weight of the nation. If recent trends continue, experts predict all adults will be overweight or obese by 2048. The statistics are equally as startling when it comes to youth - one in every three youth are overweight or obese. Overweight adolescents have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight or obese adults.
Traditional dishes from Oakdale Cheese & Specialties
Known to residents and tourists passing through the city along Highway 120, Oakdale Cheese and Specialties offers award winning cheeses made "the old fashioned way" by four family generations of cheese making by Dutch immigrant Walter Bulk.
Roadhouse Salsa
1 can of whole plum tomatoes (The Ripon Roadhouse uses Stanislaus Food Products' Alta Cucina, available at restaurants only)
Tamales: An old Spanish holiday tradition
Making tamales is an old Spanish holiday tradition. A tamale is a Mexican dish which, in its basic form, consists of seasoned meat wrapped in cornmeal dough and then cooked – either steamed or baked in corn husks. Most families only make this tasty dish on holidays, said Perry & Sons marketing specialist Marlene Champlin who has learned "a new twist" on the age-old scrumptious holiday feast. That "new twist" comes in the form of ...
Policy shopping?
Health care reform is a hot topic, and not just for candidates running for political office. The cost of health care impacts the financial well-being of most Americans. Even though you may have heard a lot about health care reform, you may be wondering what it all means - or at least what it means for you and your family.
Have a happy, healthy holiday season by following a few simple tips
You might think that by the time the holidays arrive, allergy season is long gone. However, for millions of allergy sufferers, the reality is that allergens still abound. From pet dander to volatile organic compounds, indoor allergens can cause discomfort and health issues as bothersome as when pollen is in season.
Articles by Section - Health & Wellness
VENUS POLE FITNESS
Don't mistake Diane Flores' sultry dance and floor-to-ceiling pole for adult entertainment.
Seniors make strides in fitness with classes tailored for them
No matter the age or fitness level, it's a pretty good bet that all senior citizens can benefit from a new pair of sneakers. Or, more aptly put, a class named after the footwear Silver Sneakers.
Nutritious lunches provided to area seniors
Seniors who are 60 years of age or older have an opportunity to not only get a nutritious meal but a chance to socialize with others at congregate meal sites scattered throughout San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.
Physical training fits bill for NJROTC
Master Chief Michael Foster has been teaching Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) at Riverbank High School for 13 years. And the Master Chief spent 25 years in the Navy.
He can tell you how to build strong teeth & build a bodybuilder’s body
Sean Sangalang can eat anything that he wants.
The importance of sun block to protect your skin
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of '99, wear sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice....now."
Simple steps to a healthier heart
For millions of Americans, the battle against heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions goes on year round. About 600,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making heart disease the leading cause of death for both men and women.
Exercise caution with outdoor summer workouts
Summertime generally brings on the motivation to get into shape to look better in a swimsuit, or even shorts. While exercising in the outdoors can help prevent workout boredom, high temperatures and sunlight need to be treated with respect so an outdoor workout doesn't turn into a trip to the emergency room.
Doc’s Diet offers medical solutions
It's no secret - almost half of all Americans are currently struggling with their weight and not many know how to lose those extra pounds in an effective manner. Hundreds of fad diets, weight-loss programs and outright scams promise quick and easy weight loss, but usually result in failure and eventual weight gain.
Cuts weight & controls his diabetes
About three years ago, Reggie Arquines hit a low point in his life.
Fitness tips to get ready for summer fun
The sun is shining longer every day, telling you that it's time to get ready for vacations, activities with family and friends and of course, swimsuit season. To help you prepare, there are some simple fitness tips you can follow to look and feel good this summer season.
Protecting your vision for driving
Baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, are aging differently than any generation in U.S. history. Today, older Americans remain more active later in life, working longer and engaging in hobbies and recreational activities.
Free birth control gives women more choice
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) also known as "Obama Care," an estimated 47 million women are gaining access to all FDA-approved methods of birth control free of charge. This new law provides access to birth control methods that may have been too expensive for many women with private health insurance plans before the ACA provisions took effect last year. The result is that these women will now have more options to choose from ...
What parents need to know about concussions
Parents of young athletes know that along with the many benefits of participating in sports, there comes a certain amount of injury risk. And while most would agree that the benefits of being active and involved in athletics outweigh those risks, it's important to make sure your child gets proper treatment if an injury occurs. As more evidence surfaces about long-term health challenges related to concussions, it's especially crucial that parents bring themselves up to ...
A gift of a second chance at life
While organ transplantation is a remarkable story in the history of medicine, the need for organs is vastly greater than the number available for transplantation.
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