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If You DON’T Snooze, You Lose

Loud snoring may appear hilarious in the movies, or be comically mimicked by a family member who hears "logs sawing" down the hall, but obstructive sleep apnea is no joke. It can raise your risk of a stroke, increase your blood pressure, and put you more in danger of having diabetes.

July 24, 2012 | By RICHARD PALOMA 209 Health & Wellness | Health & Wellness


Want to reduce ER wait time? There’s an app for that

So you broke your ankle slipping on that ladder doing something you knew wasn't a good idea.

July 24, 2012 | 209 Health & Wellness | Health & Wellness


Pointers for protecting feet from skin cancer

Walking on the beach, frolicking in the surf, participating in sports, strolling through a theme park while on vacation - your feet will carry you through a lot of fun this summer. But can paying attention to them help you avoid the most common form of cancer in America? Possibly, experts say.

July 24, 2012 | | Health & Wellness


Hold your place at ER online at Doctors Medical Center

Tired of spending hours in a stuffy, overcrowded ER waiting room? Doctors Medical Center of Modesto has a solution with InQuickER. This is an emergency room service that facilitates patient satisfaction by allowing consumers to hold a place at the ER online, while waiting in the comfort of their own homes.

July 24, 2012 | | Health & Wellness


How parents can help their kids achieve good oral health

More than two-thirds of children will have at least one cavity before their 19th birthday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. While tooth decay remains one of the most common health problems in children, it is also the most preventable, experts say.

July 24, 2012 | | Health & Wellness


Valley Oak takes a multi-specialty group approach

Valley Oak Dental Group is a multi-specialty group practice committed to providing the highest quality dental care in a comfortable, caring environment. Established in Manteca in 1979, the dental practice has grown as the dental needs of the surrounding communities have grown.

July 24, 2012 | | Health & Wellness


Fighting the five most common foot woes

From eating better foods to getting an adequate amount of sleep and exercise, we're a very health-aware society. So why is it that many Americans routinely overlook one of the cornerstones of good health?

July 24, 2012 | | Health & Wellness


Eating out: Keeping the focus on healthy

Everyone loves a treat now and then, but how do you enjoy a night out on the town without packing on the pounds thanks to the oversized, filled-with-fat, portions served at restaurants? According to Diane Alcorn, RD, Registered Dietician and Director of Nutrition and Food Services at Oak Valley Hospital, it is possible to eat healthily without sacrificing taste and fun.

July 24, 2012 | By KIM VAN METER 209 Health & Wellness | Health & Wellness


Sonora Regional Medical Center offers holistic approach to joint pain

Is joint pain keeping you from the activities you enjoy? Sonora Regional Medical Center offers a patient-centered approach to joint pain, from non-invasive conservative treatments to joint replacement surgery.

July 24, 2012 | | Health & Wellness


First signs different, but threat similar for men & women

Special to 209 Health & Wellness While heart disease continues to receive a lot of attention, certain myths surrounding the disease persist. A couple of the most common myths are that heart disease is more common in men than women, and that the first signs of a heart attack are the same for both men and women, says Dr. Mary Ann McLaughlin, medical director of the cardiac health program at The Mount ...

July 24, 2012 | | Health & Wellness


Holistic Life Institute offers acupuncture assistant training

The Holistic Life Institute, School of Massage and Natural Health in Oakdale, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest program – "Acupuncture Assistant" – which leads to Acupuncture training via a registered tutorial.

July 24, 2012 | | Health & Wellness


Medication safety for children important advice for caregivers

Each year, an estimated 71,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for accidental medication poisonings, many of which are caused by dosing mistakes. Thankfully, while health care professionals or poison control resources resolve most issues, extreme cases that go untreated can result in complications, particularly in very young children.

July 24, 2012 | | Health & Wellness


Bid adieu to achoo: finding Relief from summer allergies

For many, summer signifies the budding of flowers and longer days filled with warm sunshine. But for one in five people, summer also means allergies are in full swing.

July 24, 2012 | | Health & Wellness


Exercise for healthy aging & good health

Sixty-year-old Ester Kurz does a lot of things, but taking prescribed medicine isn't one of them. While most people her age take a pill for one thing or another, Kurz, from Baltimore, self-prescribes exercise for healthy aging.

July 24, 2012 | | Health & Wellness


Living a longer, heart-healthy life

Eat Right. Exercise. Don't smoke. You've probably heard it all before. But can healthy living longer now help you live to be 100, 120 or even 140 years old?

July 24, 2012 | | Health & Wellness


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THE MARATHON KIDS

When Escalon Unified School District teacher Nabby Casteel first got the idea for The Marathon Club, she just wanted to make being at school a little more fun, to give students something to look forward to other than reading, writing and arithmetic.

January 30, 2013 | By MARG JACKSON 209 HEALTH & WELLNESS | Health & Wellness


GOT ALLERGIES?

For most people spring means warmer temperatures, sunshine and the chance to put those winter coats back into the closet.

January 30, 2013 | By JASON CAMPBELL 209 Health & Wellness | Health & Wellness


YOUNG AT HEART

Therapeutic water and "Young at Heart" exercise programs are offered by Ripon's Bethany Home weekly in an effort to keep the community's senior citizens in good physical shape throughout the year.

January 30, 2013 | By GLENN KAHL 209 Health & Wellness | Health & Wellness


VOLKSSPORT

About seven years ago, Georgie Reed received an invite from a friend to attend a function of the Delta Tule Trekkers Volkssport.

January 30, 2013 | By VINCE REMBULAT 209 Health & Wellness | Health & Wellness


TOWER HEALTH & WELLNESS

Where in the Central Valley can residents experience a medical "mall" designed to accommodate every wellness need ranging from a massage spa to a surgery center while still incorporating amenities for weddings, events, and an upscale Italian restaurant? Only in Turlock.

January 30, 2013 | By BROOKE BORBA 209 Health & Wellness | Health & Wellness


Focusing on diabetes in older adult population

In the U.S., there are nearly 26 million people living with diabetes and more seniors have diabetes than any other age group - 10.9 million, or 26.9 percent, of all people age 65 and older.

January 30, 2013 | Special to 209 Health & Wellness | Health & Wellness


HEALTHY ZZZZZZZZs

A third of the average person's lifespan is spent sleeping. What happens during all that time? Many don't consider how their bodies respond when it transcends toward a deep stage of sleep, or how sleep disorders can cause a variety of health problems.

January 30, 2013 | By BROOKE BORBA 209 Health & Wellness | Health & Wellness


How men can avoid five common skincare pitfalls

Let's face it, skincare isn't always a priority for most guys. However, the path to healthy, comfortable skin is not as difficult as one might think. For men with skin issues, relief is only a few simple steps away. San Diego-based dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey Benabio lists five common skincare pitfalls guys face and how each can be easily avoided.

January 30, 2013 | | Health & Wellness


Natural remedies for the common cold

Everyone dreads the searing fevers, congestion, achy coughs, and irritating sore throats, but can do little to stop hundreds of viruses from infecting our upper respiratory system. Despite our best attempts to keep ourselves from falling under the weather, there is no cure against the pernicious viruses.

January 30, 2013 | By BROOKE BORBA 209 Health & Wellness | Health & Wellness


GO FOR THE RED

The 10th annual National Wear Red Day is fast approaching. To show support for the 'Go Red' movement, women across the country are asked to wear red on Friday, Feb. 1. Go Red by wearing red, raises funds for research and shows the unity of women in their fight against heart disease.

January 30, 2013 | By VIRGINIA STILL 209 Health & Wellness | Health & Wellness


THE NATURAL WAY

The spacious Ripon edifice that once housed a mercantile shop, chiropractic office, a police activities league and even the landmark known as Pizza Plus has had an all-natural facelift to start 2013.

January 30, 2013 | By IKE DODSON 209 Health & Wellness | Health & Wellness


LIFESTYLE CHANGES

The flip of the calendar year is the perfect opportunity to make personal and lifestyle changes. One of the most popular resolutions that people make is to improve their health and exercise routine so they can make a fresh start and get into better shape. Now is the time to develop fitness goals for a new you this new year. Despite your best intentions and resolutions to revamp your fitness routine each year, it's easy ...

January 30, 2013 | | Health & Wellness


RX FOR THE BUSY PARENT

Few Americans are more time-strapped than parents. From the moment the alarm chimes, it can feel like a race to get through the day. From prepping for school or day care, to finalizing school projects and running to after-school activities, there's hardly a moment to spare! And with career demands, the stress of being a busy parent can really set in and negatively affect the body in many ways.

January 30, 2013 | | Health & Wellness


NEW YEAR, NEW VISION

(BPT) - The beginning of the year is the most popular time for eye exams and a great time to assess if your corrective lenses are the best fit for you. See 2013 clearly with healthy eyes by following these five simple tips from optometrist, Dr. Tamara Dunn.

January 30, 2013 | | Health & Wellness


Preventing spread of germs when away from home

Eighty percent of infections are spread by dirty hands, and when you're at home, limiting your exposure to germs with an active hand cleaning schedule can become a familiar endeavor. But it becomes a different matter when you're out in public, where hand-washing isn't as routine and germs are more prevalent due to the number of people carrying different bacteria. Fortunately, avoiding germs while you're away from home is becoming easier as more businesses and ...

January 30, 2013 | | Health & Wellness


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