Articles Posted in the Columns Category
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A Tough Pill to Swallow
Written by Skip Miller Some time between the third cup of coffee and that other thing I swallow a handful of pills. I’m not going to tell you the names of them. I will, however,…
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Dumbbells Decoded
Written by Gayle Pinn, C.P.T. Amid today’s high-tech workout wonders, the humble dumbbell and barbell remain strength-training staples To call someone a dumbbell suggests they’re not so smart, but to use a dumbbell for fitness…
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Why Your Optometrist Should be an Integral Part of Your Health-Care Team
Written by Dr. Brent Segeleon The increasing role optometrists have in diagnosing, managing and treating disease Did you know that your optometrist, most commonly known to treat refractive disorders with corrective glasses or contact lenses,…
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Prepare for that Special Spring Race
Written by Rick Platt My past two columns covered the basics of running/walking training: taking a person from a sedentary lifestyle to the beginner level in the December 2011 issue, then the intermediate level of…
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Adult Day Services: A Cost-Effective Care Option
Written by Debbie Scott “Mom is becoming more difficult to handle.” “I am so tired, but who will take care of Dad?” “I could never put my parents in a nursing home.” Do any of these…
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A Guy’s Guide to 2012 Resolutions
Written by Stephen P. Sowulewski Sometimes eating well and exercising often aren’t enough—consider ways to lower your stress and get more organized. Already full of good eating and exercise intentions for the new year? Think…
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Get Faster & Fitter with Your Training
Written by Rick Platt My last column covered the basics of starting a walking or running program, teaching the beginner how to achieve the minimum level of fitness for health: 30 minutes of aerobic training, three…
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Weathering Winter
Written by Melissa W. Schwarzschild, M.D. When temperatures drop, take extra steps to keep your skin supple. Have you ever wondered why your skin becomes so dry and flaky in winter? The outer layer of…
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Having the Confidence to Go Whenever You Want
Written by Bryan Maxwell, M.D. Despite affecting millions of women, female urinary incontinence can be battled with specialized treatment. he loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence, affects millions of women. It is one of…
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Chair Yoga Gets People Moving
Written by Blair Koster You don’t need to pretend you’re playing Twister to start experiencing the health benefits of this 8,000-year-old exercise. Whether you want to relieve stress, improve your physical fitness and flexibility or…
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Burn 100 Calories a Day…
Written by Gayle Pinn, C.P.T. …and keep the holiday weight gain away! With all of the holiday festivities come ample opportunities to overindulge, load up on extra calories, and pack on a few extra pounds,…
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Armed with the Right Apps
Written by Stephen P. Sowulewski | Pack your smartphone with programs that can help you lose weight, monitor your health and plan your workouts. Apps” used to immediately conjure up the image of appetizers,…
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Walk Before You Run
Written By Rick Platt By slowly increasing the pace of each workout, you can adapt your body to longer distances There are many who would like to begin a running or walking program—for health reasons,…
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The World is Ending!
Written by Skip Miller {But don’t worry, we’ve still got your horoscope} If you’re not sure about going all in on the December 2012 doomsday flop, you’re undoubtedly interested in what else the new year looming…
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Thinning Hair & How to Treat It
ARA Content Is noticeable hair shedding or limper-looking style causing you to worry? As many as three out of four people in the U.S. experience thinning hair, yet few can actually define it. It is…
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Helping Them Master Their Manners
Written By Sharon Miller Cindrich Handshakes, thank you notes and other etiquette tips for kids—just in time for the holidays! As you gather for another traditional holiday get-together, the candles are lit, the tablecloth has…
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Giving Insulin Pumps A Shot
Written by Dr. Gregory B. Hughes The switch takes time and patience, but freedom and flexibility come with the pump. If you or someone you know has diabetes, you understand just how much effort goes…
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Feeling Lost in the Health Care Maze? Let a Family Physician Help.
Written By Christopher J. Ciccone, M.D. Originally known as “generalists” and then as “family doctors,” today’s family physicians are needed just as much as ever before. Instead of being paid in vegetables or venison, visits…
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Hair Smoothing Treatment Promises Results Without Risk
Written By Page Freer Your hair looks amazing,” I told my friend Sara during a bump-in at the farmers’ market last summer. She and I share the same, annoying, not-curly, not-straight hair type—lucky us—but on…
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Avoid Fright-Night Fears: Make Halloween Fun for Little Ones
Written By Sharon Miller Cindrich “Boo!” You’ve just jumped out of a closet to surprise your five-year-old for a little Halloween fun, but instead of a screaming with laughter, he dissolves into tears. EEEEEEKKK! The…
