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Wednesday, June 01, 2011 |
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses, experts say.
"We are not invincible when it comes to exercise in the heat," said Brendon McDermott, an athletic trainer with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and member of the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) Medical and Science Advisory Board, in a news release from the National Athletic Trainers Association. "In extreme cases, if medical care is not provided in a timely manner, long-term damage and sometimes death can occur."
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Childhood Obesity: What Can Parents Do? |
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Friday, May 27, 2011 |
If you’re tuned in to the latest news story, it’s impossible to miss the dramatic rise in childhood obesity. Research findings that raise concern about the issue seem to make headlines on a weekly basis. In the United States, nearly one in every three children is now overweight or obese. By making simple changes, parents can help win the war against childhood obesity and teach their kids healthy eating and exercise habits for a lifetime:
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What Protects the Heart May Also Ward Off Kidney Stones |
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Monday, May 23, 2011 |
The same lifestyle factors that are linked to healthy hearts and bones can also keep painful kidney stones at bay, a series of new studies suggests. |
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FDA to Pull Diabetes Drug Avandia From Pharmacy Shelves |
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Monday, May 23, 2011 |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that the controversial diabetes drug Avandia will no longer be sold at retail pharmacies beginning this November, due to the cardiovascular risks it poses to patients. |
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What's Good for Your Heart Is Good for Your Brain |
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011 |
Some simple precautions and activities can help keep your mind sharp and your brain healthy throughout your life, an expert says.
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