Health and Wellness
Halloween Hazards: Think Twice Before Transforming Your Eyes
October 9th, 2012
Halloween is a fun holiday, but playing dress up can be serious business. Consumers spend hours making sure costumes are accessorized just right; however, transforming your eyes by changing their color or appearance with non-corrective, decorative contact lenses to look like a cat, werewolf or vampire can be a dangerous choice. The American Optometric Association (AOA) is warning co
Putting a block on neuropathic pain before it starts
October 9th, 2012
Using tiny spheres filled with an anesthetic derived from a shellfish toxin, researchers at Boston Children's Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a way to delay the rise of neuropathic pain, a chronic form of pain that arises from flawed signals transmitted by damaged nerves.
New Faces of Stroke(SM) Campaign Highlights Serious Post-Stroke Emotional Issues
October 9th, 2012
Sonja Frazier, 65, suffered her first stroke in June 2005, while at work. Because she received immediate medical attention, Sonja recovered well, but after her stroke, she was more emotional, tearing up and crying like never before.
Is It Just A Cold Or Is It Allergies?
October 8th, 2012
One of the problems that parents may have during the fall is deciphering whether their children's sneezing is due to a cold or allergies.
MyPlate Calls for "Foods to Increase" as Final Push for 2012
October 8th, 2012New Research Suggests Three Foods to Enhance a Healthful Diet
As the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) kicks off this week, new research from ConAgra Foods, Inc, one of North America's leading food makers, shows that what you add to your diet can be just as important as what you remove.
Women's Health and a Natural Approach to Healthcare & Prevention
October 8th, 2012
As more and women look for natural and cost effectively ways to manage their health needs, incorporating regular chiropractic care, a balanced diet, nutrition and exercise into their daily lives is key to maintaining health and wellness. During Chiropractic Awareness Month, the Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) is encouraging all women to commit to a healthy lifestyle for them
Nearly Half Of Children With Autism Wander Or "Bolt" From Safe Places
October 8th, 2012
A new study published today in the journal Pediatrics (Epub ahead of print) found that nearly half of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are reported to wander or "bolt," and more than half of these children go missing.
Nurses, doctors and others convene to promote breastfeeding policies in Michigan hospitals
October 5th, 2012
Nurses, doctors, lactation consultants, hospital administrators and physician leaders representing scores of birthing centers in hospitals across Michigan gathered today at the Michigan MotherBaby Summit to promote hospital policies that encourage breastfeeding.
Individuals with high cholesterol who adhere to their statin medication are healthier
October 5th, 2012
A new study presented today by pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics (Prime), in collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross), at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy's 2012 Educational Conference, showed that individuals with high cholesterol who stayed on their statin medications over a two-year period were healthier but had a slightly higher overall cost
New E-cigarette Study Shows No Risk from Environmental Vapor Exposure
October 5th, 2012
An indoor air quality study conducted by CHANGE, LLC at the Center for Air Resources Engineering and Science at Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY was published this month in the peer reviewed journal Inhalation Toxicology.



