| Vitamins: A natural boost Sometimes we all need a bit of a boost, and vitamins are a great way to boost our diet. |
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| Asthma alert Inhalers go green Inhalers can help those with asthma breathe, but some are a hazard to the Earth's ozone layer. Chlorofluorocarbon-propelled (CFC-propelled) inhalers are off the market in the United States as of Dec. 31, 2008. |
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Community resources Here you'll find frequently called phone numbers and health-related |
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| Men's health What every man should know about prostate cancer Prostate cancer affects one out of every six American men; about one in 34 die from the disease. It's the second-leading cancer in men, behind skin cancer. |
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| What is evidence-based medicine? To a lay person, the language of health professionals can be mysterious and confusing. You may have heard the term "evidence-based medicine," but wondered what it really means. |
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| Awareness & Support Groups Prostate Cancer Survivors, Breast Cancer Survivors, Cardiac Awareness, Better Breathers, M.O.M.S. – Mothers Offering Mothers Support, Diabetes Support, Angelitos Support Group and Grief Recovery Outreach Program. |
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| Now's the time to rev up your walking routine If you think you need to sweat through a strenuous workout to reap the health benefits of exercise, think again. Study after study has shown that walking briskly 30 minutes to an hour on most days can help prevent or fight many ailments, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis. |
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| Famed reporter Tim Russert's death teaches unfortunate lesson The death of Tim Russert, 58, was shocking to many, not just because of his celebrity status, but also because he seemed to be perfectly healthy. |
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| Coffee talk may do a heart good If you've been meaning to get the girlfriends together for coffee, set the date. Researchers found that women who drank two or three cups of caffeinated coffee daily had a 25% lower risk of death from heart disease than nondrinkers. |
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| Why do hiccups happen? We've all had hiccups – those loud popping sounds that seem to happen in the most inappropriate times, like during an office meeting or in a quiet classroom. But what are hiccups and why do they start? |
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