Sep
3
When Illness Hits Home
September 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment
If you’re a parent and get bad news from the doctor, your first question may be, “Am I going to live?” But the second is probably, “What do I tell my kids?”
For most people, the honest answer is, “Not a thing.” A dire diagnosis takes your breath and your words away. It’s a reaction that’s natural, understandable, even wise. But silence shouldn’t be your final answer—because it won’t protect your children. Read more
Sep
3
Boning Up on Osteoporosis
September 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Robert Heaney, M.D., an internationally recognized calcium and bone health expert and professor of medicine at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., says that you can take steps to prevent osteoporosis. Although the disease is most prevalent among postmenopausal women, following these actions throughout life can help prevent it:
Get an adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D.
Lead a vigorous lifestyle.
Maintain an recommended weight. Read more
Sep
2
Many Americans Don’t Even Know They’re Fat
September 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Many Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are thinner than they really are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds.
As part of the Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey, respondents were asked to provide their height and weight, from which pollsters calculated their body-mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height. Respondents were then asked which category of weight they thought they fell into.
