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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

McCLATCHY TRIBUNE
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

McCLATCHY TRIBUNE
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.

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