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• Gynecologic oncologist a welcome addition

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  The diagnosis of any type of gynecologic cancer is devastating, but women facing this challenge have a new resource they can turn to in Manatee County.

• Hair coloring for men: It's a gray area

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  Among the sundry ways in which life sorts itself into lists labeled Fair and Unfair is the way in which we regard gray hair on males and females. Generally speaking, men gain the adjective "distinguished," while women are saddled with "mature."

• Many organizations offer free health screenings

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  Prostate cancer: During national Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, September 14-20, [www.pcaw.com; (866) 477-6788] the Prostate Cancer Educational Council coordinates with hundreds of local sites across the U.S. offering free or low-cost screenings to all men over age 45, or to high risk men (African-Americans or those with a family history of the disease) over 40. The National Prostate Cancer Coalition and the Drive Against Prostate Cancer [www.fight prostatecancer.org; (888) 245-9455] also offers free screenings on mobile screening units that tour around the country.

• BEATING ADDICTION

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  "I have never seen a family member who didn't want to help," said Barsoumian.

• Save money, eat healthier cooking from scratch

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  Here's something to chew on: It's easier for older people to save substantially on their grocery bills if they will switch from boxed - or prepared foods - to cooking from scratch.

• Some tips on how to enjoy talking with your teenager

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  You have made it through the infant crying, the toddler "goo-goos" and the child "why, why, whys," but with a teen in the house, your parent communication skills can be challenged.

• Invention could help some migraine sufferers

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  Dr. Richard B. Lipton, lead investigator on the study and a professor and vice chair of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, said that the study "shows that TMS is a safe and effective treatment for the 7 million Americans who have migraine with aura."

• Don't let injury cramp your yoga style

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

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• 2 simple turkey burgers

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:22pm EDT

  Use lean ground turkey to make a burger that is healthful but still moist. Ground turkey breast results in a very dry burger, and ground turkey that does not specify a fat content is made with all parts of the bird and can easily be as high in saturated fat as beef burgers.

• HEALTH HAPPENINGS

  Posted: August 29th, 2008, 6:07pm EDT

  • The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center at 8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., hosts a Talk Back Lecture Series the second Saturday of each month from 9-10:30 a.m. by the Southeastern Spine Center & Research Institute and the National Spine Foundation. Learn about the causes of and treatments for back pain and lifestyle decisions that promote a strong spine.

• Forget confusing headlines, use math to eat well

  Posted: August 25th, 2008, 7:08pm EDT

  Tired of trying to make sense of what constitutes a healthy diet? There really is an easy way.

• The power of probiotics

  Posted: August 25th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  "We do very well with the probiotics," she said. "In fact, probiotics are one of the items that we have in our private label that includes an entire line of vitamins and supplements."

• Support services help seniors living with cancer

  Posted: August 25th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  DEAR SAVVY SENIOR:

• Health happenings

  Posted: August 25th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  Send information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public by noon Monday, one week ahead of publication. Information can be e-mailed to accent@bradenton.com. Complete listings can be found at Bradenton.com. All addresses are Bradenton, unless otherwise noted.

• Madonna: An unlikely inspiration

  Posted: August 25th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  Sure, Madonna may have scandalized the Vatican and shocked nearly every parent in America at some point during her long and provocative career full of shrewd image transforma- tions.

• Beets are healthy and delicious

  Posted: August 25th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  It seems improbable that a rough, ugly, dirt-covered root vegetable can be transformed into something utterly soft, delicious, even beautiful, but this is exactly what happens to beets when they're cooked.

• Tips for boomers on commuting by bike

  Posted: August 25th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  I have a boomer-age friend who saw his dusty bike every time he got in his car, but never thought about actually using it. His two-wheeler was for "bike rides." He never considered riding the bike to commute to the store or to his job, five miles away. He was bothered by traffic and busy streets, and especially by going in and out of buildings.

• Geriatric care managers help meet seniors' needs

  Posted: August 25th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  Kay Paggi says her job title could be less confusing if she just called herself "a surrogate daughter."

• Start planning now for your retirement

  Posted: August 25th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

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• Embrace your enemies; they're your best teachers

  Posted: August 25th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  OK, saying we all have enemies is a strong statement, but do take a look at the traits of the people you don't care for. Close your eyes and visualize the last time you said, perhaps silently to yourself for fear of repercussion, "What a jerk!" If you felt angry, see if behind the anger there is hurt or fear, what I call the truer emotions. Then ask yourself the following questions:

• South Beach Diet adds exercise in new book

  Posted: August 24th, 2008, 12:20am EDT

  Melonie Bell had heard of the South Beach diet but had never tried it when she volunteered to review "The South Beach Diet Supercharged," a new book by Arthur Agatston ($25.95, Rodale Books).

• Duct-tape treatment may help cure some warts

  Posted: August 24th, 2008, 12:05am EDT

  My husband's doctor told him to put duct tape on his foot to get rid of plantar warts. Do you just cut a small piece and place it on the wart? How long does it take?

• Study: Kids meals overloaded with calories

  Posted: August 24th, 2008, 12:05am EDT

  It's 7 p.m. and your tots are cranky and hungry. Where can you go for a fast kids meal that won't make you feel like a bad parent?

• Student film puts spotlight on teenage depression

  Posted: August 24th, 2008, 12:05am EDT

  Jamal and Katie were best friends, helping each other with homework and school projects, playing basketball together, and sticking up for each other when someone teased one of them.

• Recognize the causes of job burnout

  Posted: August 24th, 2008, 12:05am EDT

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• Indigent care tops list of local hospital worries

  Posted: August 21st, 2008, 11:36pm EDT

  Administrators of four local hospitals compared notes on their shared challenges, including a shortage of physicians and nurses and the price of malpractice insurance, during a Sarasota Tiger Bay Club meeting Thursday at Michael's on East.

• Soy sauce eased pain from car-repair burn

  Posted: August 15th, 2008, 6:18pm EDT

  By JOE GRAEDON and TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D.

• Disability benefits may change name, not amount

  Posted: August 15th, 2008, 6:08pm EDT

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• HEALTH HAPPENINGS

  Posted: August 15th, 2008, 6:08pm EDT

  Send information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public by noon Monday, one week ahead of publication. Information can be e-mailed to accent@bradenton.com. Complete listings can be found at Bradenton.com. All addresses are Bradenton, unless otherwise noted.

• Five tips to ward off osteoporosis

  Posted: August 15th, 2008, 6:03pm EDT

  Exercise builds muscle. But guess what else it does? It makes bones - living tissue that they are -denser and stronger. Work those puppies and they'll work for you.

• 'Rhythms' works your body

  Posted: August 15th, 2008, 6:03pm EDT

  Those dancers you see on TV really are making those moves look easier than it is. So, next time we watch "So You Think You Can Dance," let's go a little easier on those big hip-hop guys trying to move their hips in circles while their feet ball change.

• Smart auto features for older drivers

  Posted: August 15th, 2008, 6:03pm EDT

  DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Are there any good resources that offer tips on what older drivers should look for when purchasing a new car? My wife and I have been looking around, but at ages 69 and 71 we want to make sure we get a good vehicle that meets our future needs and current budget. - Senior Drivers

• Kids win when families diet together

  Posted: August 15th, 2008, 6:03pm EDT

  When 12-year-old Austen admitted to his mother he was uncomfortable about his weight, Erica Lovett was surprised - and clueless about how to help him. She and her husband struggled with their weight, too.

• KEEP ON THE BALL: At any age, it makes sense to keep yourself in balance

  Posted: August 15th, 2008, 5:53pm EDT

  • Dyna-Disc - Yasin says the squishy surface of this circular, air-filled mat makes his clients feel as if they're stepping on a deflated football. People of all ages can sit, stand or lie on the disks to improve posture and balance in the lower body. The Dyna-Disc is made from the same material as a gym ball but is more stable because it can't roll away. It comes in different sizes suitable for a variety of exercises. Users can perform curls or other moves standing on the disk to strengthen core muscles. They can change the inflation level of the disk or stand with one under each foot to increase exercise difficulty.

• Comedian's death puts sarcoidosis in spotlight

  Posted: August 15th, 2008, 5:48pm EDT

  Andrea Wilson felt sick to her stomach last Saturday when she heard comedian Bernie Mac had died in a Chicago hospital.

• Proper pedicure safety can save you pain

  Posted: August 11th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  The price of beauty should not be pain.

• Mental health minute: Overconfidence is no protection from HIV

  Posted: August 11th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  Have you ever been tested for HIV? Do you know if you are HIV positive? For thousands of people in the United States, the answer to these questions is a resounding NO. Despite national prevention efforts and educational programs, the reported cases of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, in the United States are on the rise.

• Science supports using honey to heal wounds

  Posted: August 11th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  By JOE GRAEDON and TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D.

• Savvy senior: Seniors need vaccinations, too

  Posted: August 11th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: I recently read that there are a variety of vaccinations that can help protect seniors. Can you tell me what they are and what Medicare pays for? - Booster Bob

• ER doctors point finger at texting injuries

  Posted: August 11th, 2008, 7:07pm EDT

  It wasn't the bumps and bruises that surprised emergency room physicians when they started looking into the dangers of texting. It was the fatalities. "It's like walking blind," says Linda Lawrence, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, who has heard of people stepping into moving traffic, BlackBerry in hand.

• Proper pedicure safety can save you pain

  Posted: August 11th, 2008, 7:00pm EDT

  The price of beauty should not be pain.

• ER doctors point finger at texting injuries

  Posted: August 11th, 2008, 7:00pm EDT

  It wasn't the bumps and bruises that surprised emergency room physicians when they started looking into the dangers of texting. It was the fatalities. "It's like walking blind," says Linda Lawrence, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, who has heard of people stepping into moving traffic, BlackBerry in hand.

• Mental health minute: Overconfidence is no protection from HIV

  Posted: August 11th, 2008, 7:00pm EDT

  Have you ever been tested for HIV? Do you know if you are HIV positive? For thousands of people in the United States, the answer to these questions is a resounding NO. Despite national prevention efforts and educational programs, the reported cases of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, in the United States are on the rise.

• HEALTH HAPPENINGS

  Posted: August 11th, 2008, 7:00pm EDT

  Send information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public by noon Monday, one week ahead of publication. Information can be e-mailed to accent@bradenton.com. Complete listings can be found at Bradenton.com. All addresses are Bradenton, unless otherwise noted.

• Massage chairs offer a magic touch

  Posted: August 11th, 2008, 1:23pm EDT

  Anne-Marie Kessler has a hard time sitting still - except when she sinks down into the depths of her reclining massage chair.

• Seat belts won't harm pregnancy

  Posted: August 8th, 2008, 6:51pm EDT

  am pregnant and one of my friends told me that I shouldn't use a seat belt because if I was in an auto accident the belt will tighten and hurt my baby. Is there a way to wear seat belts so that they won't hurt your baby?

• Social Security Q&A: Have your papers ready to file online

  Posted: August 8th, 2008, 6:51pm EDT

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• Care needed when giving adult medication to children

  Posted: August 8th, 2008, 6:51pm EDT

  Doctors say more children than ever are taking medications that have not been approved for kids, putting them at risk for potentially dangerous side effects.

• Savvy senior: Seniors need vaccinations, too

  Posted: August 8th, 2008, 6:36pm EDT

  DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: I recently read that there are a variety of vaccinations that can help protect seniors. Can you tell me what they are and what Medicare pays for? - Booster Bob

• Massage chairs offer a magic touch

  Posted: August 8th, 2008, 6:36pm EDT

  Anne-Marie Kessler has a hard time sitting still - except when she sinks down into the depths of her reclining massage chair.

• Cantaloupe's orange flesh is high in vitamin C

  Posted: August 8th, 2008, 6:36pm EDT

  Grilled turkey and cantaloupe salad with ginger-lime vinaigrette is a hearty entree salad loaded with interesting ingredients, including turkey bacon, turkey breast, grapes, cucumber and radicchio.

• Don't ignore those leg presses

  Posted: August 8th, 2008, 6:36pm EDT

  Have you been training your calves? Cardio exercises might not be enough. Isolation exercises, on the other hand, will do the trick. The leg press, for example, can help you build strength and endurance in your calves.

• How to love your retirement: party time

  Posted: August 8th, 2008, 6:36pm EDT

  Retired and thinking about what to do next? Here's some advice on your retirement party from the book "How to Love Your Retirement" (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundreds ofheads.com, $13.95). It's straight from people who've done it:

• Flaming him online may be less than satisfying

  Posted: August 8th, 2008, 5:36pm EDT

  After days of having the argument that wouldn't end, I broke up with my boyfriend about a month ago. And during the anger stage of the breakup, I took comfort in fantasizing about all the ways I could exact my revenge. I thought about giving his address to the neighborhood evangelists, telling them he's an early riser.

• Picking the perfect backpack

  Posted: August 4th, 2008, 1:50pm EDT

  Now that most schools don't have lockers, students have to carry their books and supplies on their backs or pull them behind on a book bag with wheels.

• Need better sleep? Try these yoga techniques

  Posted: August 4th, 2008, 1:50pm EDT

  It's not clear what keeps some folks from getting a good night's sleep, but something does. The National Sleep Foundation reported in March that nearly two-thirds of 1,000 people it polled last fall had problems sleeping at least a few nights a week during the previous month.

• Need better sleep? Try these yoga techniques

  Posted: August 2nd, 2008, 4:52pm EDT

  It's not clear what keeps some folks from getting a good night's sleep, but something does. The National Sleep Foundation reported in March that nearly two-thirds of 1,000 people it polled last fall had problems sleeping at least a few nights a week during the previous month.

• Does aluminum cause Alzheimer's or breast cancer?

  Posted: August 2nd, 2008, 4:52pm EDT

  I have heard about a link between aluminum in antiperspirants and breast cancer. I have also read that aluminum may be associated with Alzheimer's disease. Every antiperspirant I have checked has aluminum as its main ingredient, which worries me.

• Awareness of projection builds better communication

  Posted: August 2nd, 2008, 4:37pm EDT

  What is good communication? Is it the power of perception to be right on target? Or, is it the beauty of our brain's ability to understand others, sometimes in an uncanny way?

• Stress can be painful or can be an opportunity

  Posted: August 2nd, 2008, 4:37pm EDT

  After Silvia Clarke lost a sales executive job she had held for 18 years, the Miami Shores wife and mother of two worried about how she would support her family of four as the household's primary wage earner.

• Try to make best of grown childrens' return to nest

  Posted: August 2nd, 2008, 4:37pm EDT

  But not everyone needs formal rules. B.D. Goyal of Irvine, Calif., says his daughter Ena moved back home with her daughter after a divorce 10 years ago. They never set up any rules.

• Grandmother keeps fit by dancing

  Posted: August 2nd, 2008, 4:22pm EDT

  Genell Kelso has never liked to do what we usually think of as exercise.

• Money Matters: Financial education for women

  Posted: August 2nd, 2008, 4:22pm EDT

  What financial education resources can you recommend to help an unsavvy woman prepare for retirement? I am divorced, living on a tight budget, approaching retirement age and need some help.

• Know these rules before heading to your favorite fast-food joint

  Posted: August 2nd, 2008, 4:22pm EDT

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