A new government analysis indicates that earlier reports of vitamin D and calcium deficiencies in Americans may have been overinflated. Health officials have been warning us for years that we’re not getting enough vitamin D or calcium. For good bone health, most doctors have been recommending that patients boost their levels of vitamin D and calcium [...]
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In our family we have a lovely Thanksgiving tradition. Before the blessing, we go around the table, each person sharing one thing they are thankful for this year. It could be good health, a new job, the birth of a new baby or the love and support of family. My nephew is always thankful that [...] The first phase of the new health care reform package kicked in today. We’ll have to wait until 2014 for the bulk of the changes to activate, but here’s a summary of the changes that went into effect today: Immunizations, mammograms and other preventative care services must be provided free of charge. Cancer patients who use hospice services enjoy a better quality of life in their final days than those who die in hospitals or intensive care units, a new study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found. Conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, the study tracked 342 terminal cancer patients [...] Cooks who never forget to wash their hands before preparing a meal, who always disinfect cutting boards the minute they finish carving up a chicken, who make liberal use of bacteria-killing hand sanitizer, and who never met a can of Lysol they didn’t like are unwittingly putting their families at risk every time they swipe [...] Like urban legends, diet myths linger for years. They become part of our communal psyche, never to be dispelled by annoying facts to the contrary. Coffee stunts your growth. What about today’s diet beliefs? Try your hand at separating food fact from fiction. Skip breakfast to [...] Pets make life less lonely. Many of us understand the value of pets for children. Sure, they help teach responsibility, but their greatest value is in being a friend and eager companion. When your child wails that “nobody loves me,” the dog is always there wagging his tail, ready to provide plenty of sloppy kisses. [...] First the bad news. Health experts now say that to stay fit and keep from gaining weight, middle-aged women need to exercise for 1 hour each day, 7 days a week. Ugh! However, not only will you feel better and stay healthier longer, now research shows that a healthy diet and exercise can cut your [...] Spring is a time for rejuvenation. After the cold, dreary winter, spring blooms start to poke their heads through the dark, damp soil, slowly painting the landscape with vibrant color. Lush green leaves unfurl against stark black tree limbs. Lawns lose their winter pallor and begin to green. Birds twitter and bees buzz. The sun [...] This blog is now located at http://www.amwarnerinsurance.com/blog. We welcome you to our new blog location! |
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