Macon Telegraph: Health http://www.macon.com/142/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Macon Telegraph en-us Copyright 2009 Macon Telegraph Health 60 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:09:47 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@macon.com Healthy Dates http://www.macon.com/142/story/909632.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/909632.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:02 EST Heartland Hospice Volunteer Training Be wary of liquid calories hidden in drinks http://www.macon.com/142/story/904961.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/904961.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:35 EST People in today’s world seem to fight the battle of the bulge constantly. The unseemly culprit of the creeping bulge can often be attributed to the liquids we consume. Healthy Dates http://www.macon.com/142/story/901196.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/901196.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:15 EST Heartland Hospice Volunteer Training Putting yourself first is vital to women’s health, experts say http://www.macon.com/142/story/901256.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/901256.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:18 EST Women who fret about their children’s doctor appointments and their husband’s aches and pains often put their own health last. Fresh-squeezed veggie juice finally comes of age http://www.macon.com/142/story/901265.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/901265.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:20 EST NEW YORK — At midmorning, the line at Liquiteria is almost out the door. Learn, implement ‘four Ps’ http://www.macon.com/142/story/896618.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/896618.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:41 EDT Since October is breast cancer awareness month, I encourage women and men to see their health-care providers to seek appropriate cancer screening. If you have not had a physical in a year or more, take time to schedule one today. Talk with your physician to determine what cancer screening methods are appropriate for you based on your age and how recently you’ve had the screening. Decorating undies for a cure http://www.macon.com/142/story/892632.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/892632.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:47 EDT BRADENTON, Fla. — Norma K. Collins and her family have had their share of breast cancer scares. You can dry foods yourself http://www.macon.com/142/story/887966.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/887966.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:01 EDT Preserving produce doesn’t have to happen over a hot range or by finding more room in the freezer. It can be as simple as slicing it, laying the slices in a dehydrator and storing the dried pieces. In cancer treatment, appearance isn’t skin deep http://www.macon.com/142/story/884575.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/884575.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:53 EDT NEW YORK — Lipstick, moisturizer and a wig can’t cure cancer. But beauty — and beauty products — can help heal wounded self-esteem, which often takes a big hit as patients undergo cancer treatment. Tips can help you lose 10 pounds in a year http://www.macon.com/142/story/880334.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/880334.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:24 EDT Losing 10 pounds is an easy, achievable goal. All it takes to reach that goal is to decrease your calorie intake by 100 calories a day. Just by making simple changes in the way you eat, you can lose 10 pounds without making major dietary changes. Healthy Dates http://www.macon.com/142/story/877139.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/877139.html Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:40 EDT Heartland Hospice Volunteer Training Looking for dedicated people with an interest in serving terminally ill patients and their families. Call Mary Jane Gardner, (478) 314-0150. Keep a watch out for breast cancer http://www.macon.com/142/story/877146.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/877146.html Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:53 EDT LIFESAVING SCREENINGS No easy answer for dogs who fear storms http://www.macon.com/142/story/812008.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/812008.html Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:57 EDT Dog owners who spend many a stormy night struggling to get some sleep while a panting, drooling, trembling pet climbs around on top of them know that the fear of thunder can be a tricky problem to solve. Complete summer with sizzle of the grill http://www.macon.com/142/story/765991.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/765991.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:12 EDT What is red, white and blue and seen all around America? Healthy Dates http://www.macon.com/142/story/762499.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/762499.html Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:52 EDT Heartland Hospice Volunteer Training Looking for caring and dedicated people with an interest in serving terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers provide services such as friendly visiting, errand running, child care and clerical services. Call Mary Jane Gardner, (478) 314-0150. Advance Directives For Final Healthcare 9-10 a.m. July 13, Coliseum Northside Hospital Conference Room, Macon. Nancy White is the presenter. Call (478) 464-8171. Too many fail to follow hand-washing guidelines http://www.macon.com/142/story/755213.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/755213.html Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:24 EDT Everyone knows how to wash their hands. Warm water, lots of soap, a vigorous and thorough scrubbing, a good drying. Moms pound it into us from the time we’re toddlers. Old man and the gym: 82-year-old trainer still going strong http://www.macon.com/142/story/740727.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/740727.html Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:32 EDT LEDE, Calif. — http://www.macon.com/142/story/719037.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/719037.html Sun, 17 May 2009 20:17 EDT NEW YORK — So you’re skipping the fancy coffees, brown bagging to work and going longer between haircuts. Healthy Dates http://www.macon.com/142/story/711389.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/711389.html Sun, 10 May 2009 22:37 EDT Lupus Walk Volunteers Needed Call (478) 238-6862 for more information. Earth in the balance http://www.macon.com/142/story/688304.html http://www.macon.com/142/story/688304.html Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:33 EDT By Alyson Ward