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Fabulous fitness gifts for family, friends on your list
Looking for last-minute holiday gift ideas? Whether you’re adding to your own wish list, purchasing for someone else, or planning to start an exercise program in the new year, health and fitness items are a great choice. Some of my favorite picks include:Losing weight is one of the most popular ...
Dealing with grief especially difficult during holidays
The first holiday season was a blur, the second was heart wrenching. And Springboro mom Serese Marotta doesn’t know what to expect during this, the third Christmas season since her son died.“His death was traumatic and very unexpected and when you suffer a traumatic loss, I think you are in ...
Should obese kids be removed from home?
There are so many paths to being an imperfect parent — and one of the chief ways is to the dinner table.When I was pregnant with my first child, I stocked my library with books on healthy, nutritious meals.No Chicken McNuggets or Kraft macaroni would ever touch my child’s lips, ...
There’s too much advice on the nutrition menu
As the servings of studies, research and scientific evidence concerning what we should and shouldn’t eat continue to be dished out by the experts, one indisputable fact has emerged:There’s a smorgasbord of nutritional advice to satisfy every taste.Eggs and dairy products are good for you. Eggs and dairy products are ...
Ways to help avoid holiday pounds
Most health and fitness experts admit it probably is not the best idea to start a diet during the holidays, but it is wise to at least maintain your weight during a season filled with delicious temptations.Beth Langefels, communications director for the Dayton division of the American Heart Association, says ...
Column: Sometimes, moms, being smart is admitting you don't know
There was a time I used to consider myself rather intelligent. I have official documentation that proves that I’m no slouch when it comes having “smarticle particles,” as my girls like to call it. I had good report cards, won awards for academic achievement and even went on to earn ...
Miami Middletown hosts 'Get to Know Your Food' lecture
MIDDLETOWN — Miami University Middletown will host “How to Hypnotize a Chicken: Get to Know Your Food” at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17 in the Campus & Community Center. Alan Wight of Gorman Heritage Farm will examine modern food systems and how sustainable agriculture, the consumption of locally grown ...
Your Health: Rebuilding spines, and lives, is a rewarding job
I have a cool job.Really.I apply detailed knowledge of human anatomy and biomechanics in an effort to repair what is damaged by time, age or misfortune. I see things average people will never see, like the amazing structure of a bone, muscle or nerve during an operation, and getting to ...
Make your mom proud with perfect posture
As usual, mother knows best. Her frequent admonitions to stand and sit straight — shoulders back and chest out as if we were balancing books atop our heads — is exactly what we should be doing. Perfect posture is essential to preventing such problems as bone spurs, back pain, headaches ...
Preventing overuse injuries and burnout in young athletes
A growing number of children are participating in organized and recreational athletics, statistics show. Children are also introduced to sports at earlier ages and undergoing pressures to perform and succeed, along with training harder at younger ages.Although physical activity is recommended for youth, the incidence of overuse/overtraining injuries is on ...
Beauty, wellness merge at new Oakwood center
OAKWOOD — When Christine Price, owner of La De Da Le Salon in Oakwood, set her sights on expansion, she envisioned creating a sanctuary for clients where they could meditate, practice yoga or Pilates and learn about nutrition. She was already offering hair, nail, skin and makeup services, but she ...
Your Health: Implants may help in sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea does more than give the sufferer a bad night’s sleep.Besides the dozens of mini-waking episodes sleep apnea sufferers experience during the night, the disease causes daytime drowsiness and a higher risk of accidents. It also has been linked with increased risks for heart disease, high blood pressure, ...
Learn how to manage life’s many stressors
Your heart is racing, blood is boiling, head is throbbing. An overwhelming feeling sinks over you ... There are twice as many things to do as there is time to do them. According to the American Psychological Association’s CEO Norman Anderson, nearly 75 percent of Americans suffer from stress on ...
Seek professional help for father, son bonding
Questions from readers:Q Since our oldest son went away to college last year, I’ve noticed that my husband spends more time at work or playing golf. We still have a 10-year-old boy at home, but he and his dad have never been close. I thought this would be a great ...
Signs of a heart attack not always so obvious
You may think you know about heart disease, but are you aware of signs of a heart attack? And are you ready to help someone who is having a heart attack? Here is information that can help. Coronary heart disease, also referred to as coronary artery disease, is a condition ...
Your Health: HALO procedure can reduce risk of esophageal cancer
Most of the population has experienced heartburn or acid reflux on one occasion or another.But more than 15 million Americans have recurrent acid reflux issues, known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, which can cause much more than discomfort.GERD occurs when stomach acid and sometimes bile flows back into the ...
Your Health: Pharmacists can help achieve best outcomes
Do you ever consult your pharmacist regarding medicines? Pharmacists can provide care beyond just dispensing your medicines. For example, at the Pharmacy Anticoagulation Management and Pharmacotherapy Services at UC Health West Chester Hospital, clinical pharmacists will work with you and help you achieve the best outcomes with your medicines.Anticoagulants, also ...
Drink before you’re thirsty to avoid dehydration
Drinking water at the first sign of thirst seems obvious, but by that time you’ve waited too long — you’re already dehydrated.“The biggest mistake people make is, ‘I don’t need to worry because my perception of being thirsty will safeguard me and let me know when I need to be ...
Sharp heel pain could be due to plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis affects an estimated 2 million Americans each year. This painful condition usually develops gradually and occurs when the plantar fascia, a long flat band of tissue that runs from the heel along the arch of the foot, becomes inflamed.Symptoms are usually described as a sharp, burning or stabbing ...
Your Health: At-home tips to alleviate allergies
With a wet spring moving directly into a hot and humid summer, allergy sufferers may feel their symptoms coming on even stronger than usual this year. Those symptoms can range from nasal congestion and sneezing to itchy and watery eyes. Sufferers may even feel more tired than usual and experience ...
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