Macon Telegraph: Health http://www.macon.com/health/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Macon Telegraph en-us Copyright 2012 Macon Telegraph Health 60 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:56:47 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@macon.com Inmate advocates question California's commitment to prison health care http://www.macon.com/2012/02/09/1898930/inmate-advocates-question-californias.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/09/1898930/inmate-advocates-question-californias.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:08 EST Fifteen years ago, Jackie Clark was so disgusted with the health care at San Quentin prison that she quit her job there as a nurse consultant. New rules to make health plans more understandable unveiled http://www.macon.com/2012/02/09/1898609/new-rules-to-make-health-plans.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/09/1898609/new-rules-to-make-health-plans.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:48 EST Moving to implement a much-anticipated consumer protection in the new health care law, the Obama administration issued regulations Thursday requiring health plans to describe what they cover in clear, standardized language that is understandable to consumers. Healthy eating, exercise will save lives if only we'd pay attention http://www.macon.com/2012/02/09/1897990/healthy-eating-exercise-will-save.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/09/1897990/healthy-eating-exercise-will-save.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:13 EST Something wasn't quite right. Health insurance exchanges: Let's get going http://www.macon.com/2012/02/09/1897986/health-insurance-exchanges-lets.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/09/1897986/health-insurance-exchanges-lets.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:08 EST The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, Feb. 8: States will get socked with new Medicaid tax under health law http://www.macon.com/2012/02/01/1897940/states-will-get-socked-with-new.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/01/1897940/states-will-get-socked-with-new.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:43 EST WASHINGTON — Under the health care overhaul, the federal government will start taxing itself and the states beginning in 2014. The afterburners: Turning up the heat on your workout may cause your body to burn calories after you've finished http://www.macon.com/2012/02/08/1897801/the-afterburners-turning-up-the.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/08/1897801/the-afterburners-turning-up-the.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:08 EST During an exercise session, vigorous cardiovascular workouts such as running or biking can typically torch more calories than resistance or strength training. Critics pounce on Coke, Pepsi health initiatives http://www.macon.com/2012/02/08/1897802/critics-pounce-on-coke-pepsi-health.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/08/1897802/critics-pounce-on-coke-pepsi-health.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:08 EST Sodas, sports drinks and other sugary beverages are an unhealthy choice for kids, according to the nation's leading pediatricians' group, which strictly opposes the sale and advertising of the products in schools. Beverage-makers build playgrounds, draw criticism http://www.macon.com/2012/02/08/1897803/beverage-makers-build-playgrounds.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/08/1897803/beverage-makers-build-playgrounds.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:08 EST The dilapidated concrete playground at the Howe Elementary School of Excellence on Chicago's West Side was ripped out several years ago for safety reasons, leaving the children with no safe outdoor play space. Antidepressants and pregnancy: Women must consider the impact of drugs on baby, and of depression on baby, themselves http://www.macon.com/2012/02/07/1896362/antidepressants-and-pregnancy.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/07/1896362/antidepressants-and-pregnancy.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:04 EST Upon learning they are pregnant, most women dutifully nix the alcohol, sushi and caffeine. Posting simple signs might get people to take the stairs more often http://www.macon.com/2012/02/07/1895159/posting-simple-signs-might-get.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/07/1895159/posting-simple-signs-might-get.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:04 EST What does it take to make people more physically active? Maybe just a sign. Health officials fret as hookah grows in popularity http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893970/health-officials-fret-as-hookah.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893970/health-officials-fret-as-hookah.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:14 EST University of Maryland student Louie Dane was 18 when he first smoked tobacco with a hookah at a friend's house. Young patients draw strength from art http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893940/young-patients-draw-strength-from.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893940/young-patients-draw-strength-from.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:04 EST The courageous lion has nothing on Ethan Puhalsky. 5 Super foods for super health http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893860/5-super-foods-for-super-health.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893860/5-super-foods-for-super-health.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:04 EST Did you know that there are actual foods out there, right now, lurking in your grocery stores that are truly super? (And not super as in 'that was a super delicious piece of double-fudge chocolate cake). Super as in good for you. Why women need fat http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893861/why-women-need-fat.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893861/why-women-need-fat.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:04 EST Diet is such an unpleasant word. (Anything that starts with "die" can't be good, right?) But what if you just removed it from your vocabulary? According to some experts, not only should you stop dieting, you should eat more fat. Best & worst places to store your stuff http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893862/best-worst-places-to-store-your.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893862/best-worst-places-to-store-your.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:04 EST Usually we don't give much through to where we stow things but perhaps we should. Choose the wrong storage spot may shorten the shelf life of some items and increase the health risk of others. Consider these words of wisdom when deciding where your belongings belong, and where they don't. Pregnant at 47? She enjoyed every minute http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893486/pregnant-at-47-she-enjoyed-every.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893486/pregnant-at-47-she-enjoyed-every.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:00 EST ST. LOUIS -- Becoming pregnant at age 47 wasn’t a worry for Robin Brussel. “I enjoyed every minute of being pregnant,” she said. Fitness regimen relies on everyday movements of our Paleolithic ancestors http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893484/fitness-regimen-relies-on-everyday.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893484/fitness-regimen-relies-on-everyday.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:01 EST When it’s workout time at Core Fitness Chicago, out comes the sledgehammer. And the 80-pound bag of mulch. And the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee -- for pushing across a rooftop parking lot while someone steps lightly on the brake. Baggarly: Make strides for health http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893483/make-strides-for-health.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/06/1893483/make-strides-for-health.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:59 EST Physical activity is important at all stages of life, and the benefits last a lifetime. Adults who are physically active maintain, and may even improve their health, have a better sense of emotional well-being and have more control over their weight. Marijuana collective worker says pot gave him his life back http://www.macon.com/2012/02/03/1890494/marijuana-collective-worker-says.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/03/1890494/marijuana-collective-worker-says.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:04 EST Boulder Creek Collective founder Marc Whitehill, a former nurse, has seen a lot of people come through his doors seeking medical marijuana, enough that he thinks he has a pretty clear idea of the patient demographic at most local dispensaries. Eating together may put diners' bites in sync, a study finds http://www.macon.com/2012/02/03/1890493/eating-together-may-put-diners.html http://www.macon.com/2012/02/03/1890493/eating-together-may-put-diners.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:04 EST The next time you're sitting across from someone, eating with them, take note: Are you both taking bites at the same time?