Alternative Medicine
People with Chronic Kidney Disease Should Have Hearing Checked During National Kidney Month, Better Hearing Institute Urges
March 1st, 2012
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other diseases of the kidney should make hearing checks a routine part of their medical care, according to the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), which is offering a free, quick, and confidential online hearing check at www.hearingcheck.org.
Dwindling Finances and Growing Senior Population Put Strain on Younger Generations
February 29th, 2012Results According to Senior Living Survey
Approximately 23 percent of Americans anticipate they will have to provide care for a loved one in the next year, according to a survey released today by A Place for Mom, Inc. (APFM), the nation's largest senior living referral information service.
Kashi Introduces Four All Natural Steam Meals
February 29th, 2012Tasty Collection of Single-Serve Frozen Entrees Uses Steam to Bring Out Delicious Flavors from Real Ingredients
Kashi, the premier natural food and lifestyle company, today announced the launch of new, all natural Kashi Steam Meals—adding to its extensive family of frozen entrees. Available in four great-tasting flavors, including Chicken Fettuccine, Sesame Chicken, Roasted Garlic Chicken Farfalle and Spinach & Artichoke Pasta, the delicious, single-serve Steam Meals offer distinct tastes
Methodist Taking Strides4Stroke to Increase Stroke Awareness
February 29th, 2012
Increased awareness about the signs and symptoms of stroke has likely contributed to a steady decrease in stroke deaths in Houston and Texas over the past few years. However, the disease is still the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of long-term disability.
Vegetable Leader Continues to Whip Up Good Luck Food Awareness for a Cause
February 29th, 2012Allens, Inc. "Share Your Luck" Campaign To Benefit Winner & The Ocean Conservancy
Allens, Inc., a national leader in canned and frozen vegetables since 1926, continues the "Share Your Luck" Sweepstakes benefiting Ocean Conservancy and one lucky winner.
Study Finds Alarming Number of Boomers Lack Basic Understanding of Medicare Program
February 28th, 2012
More than half (56 percent) of America's middle-income Boomers admit to knowing little or almost nothing about the Medicare program and one in seven (13 percent) falsely believe Medicare is free, the latest study released by the Bankers Life and Casualty Company Center for a Secure Retirement (SM) (CSR) reveals.
Enjoy Yoga, Safely
February 28th, 2012Moderation is key to avoiding injury when bending and stretching
Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India, that involves a series of stretching, posing and breathing exercises. When done correctly and in moderation, yoga can provide excellent conditioning and exercise; reduce stress; maintain joint and musculoskeletal health; and in some individuals, relieve joint or muscle pain.
Who Has Fibromyalgia? It Might Not Be Who You Think
February 28th, 2012
You’ve probably seen the many commercials for fibromyalgia drugs on TV. They usually feature middle-aged women describing unexplained aches and pains. Although fibromyalgia most often affects adults, it can also develop in childhood and go undiagnosed for years in patients who often suffer in silence.
Getting Fit the Sweet and All-Natural Way
February 28th, 2012
The holidays have come and finally gone, we've even had our Dia de la Candelaria's traditional tamales on February 2nd and Valentine's Day sweets so the excuses are over- it's time to really get started! After all the decadent food, drinks and festivities, our wallets are the only thing left a little lighter as many of us packed on a few extra holiday pounds.
Doctor Offers Five Surprising Sleep/Health Facts for National Sleep Awareness Week
February 28th, 2012Dr. Wei-Shin Lai, MD, inventor of insomnia solution SleepPhones, offers five health benefits of sleep that may not be common knowledge.
March 5-13 is the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week. Dr. Wei-Shin Lai, MD, says such events are helpful in raising some much-needed awareness about the necessity of a good night’s sleep. “More than 20 percent of Americans suffer from chronic sleep loss or untreated sleep disorders like insomnia,” Dr. Lai said.
