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Newer stories | Older stories Tip of the day from the 'You Docs': Kick back, get smarterMonday, May 12, 2008Bridge pedestrian lane raises activity levels, study reportsMonday, May 12, 2008As the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge approaches the third anniversary of its opening, preliminary results of a survey prove what most of us who drive, bike, run and walk the bridge probably suspect: People are exercising more because of the bridge's bike and pedestrian lane. In a recent survey of 393 local users by the College of Charleston, 67 percent said their activity levels had increased since the opening of the bridge. Read story. Alzheimer's CareMonday, May 12, 2008If you are a friend, family caregiver or health care professional providing assistance to individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, you might be interested in attending an educational conference from 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. May 21 at Elks Lodge 242, 1113 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Read story. Stress disorder treatable if recognizedMonday, May 12, 2008After returning from combat in Iraq, my nephew was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. His symptoms remind me of my problems after a messy divorce, though his experiences were certainly more traumatic. Could I have had PTSD, too? Read story. Cravings beast is difficult to controlMonday, May 12, 2008This past week at weigh-in, I had lost a total of 2 pounds. Of course! I'm nothing if not consistent these days. I am also headed into my last appointment of the 15-week Focus program. I'm going to opt to tack another five weeks onto the program and visit them every two weeks or so, just to stay on track and make sure I continue to lose weight. Read story. Get movingMonday, May 12, 2008Entertainer Trevor Romain's engaging DVD series, "If You Don't Take Care of Your Body, Where Else Are You Going to Live?" (PorchLight Home Entertainment), covers issues such as divorce, death, bullying and, now, exercise. Read story. Running in pool helps in marathonMonday, May 12, 2008In the world of exercise, nothing is quite as mind-numbing as pool running. Read story. It's never too early to have senior momentsMonday, May 12, 2008You might think that memory loss is just a senior issue, but you don't have to have voted for Lyndon Johnson or Barry Goldwater to have senior moments. Read story. Tip of the day from the 'You Docs': There's something funny going on (and it's making you healthy)Saturday, May 10, 2008Laugh, and you might keep your arteries healthy. Why? Cracking up relaxes blood vessels and increases blood flow — the exact opposite of what happens when you're tense. When people with normal blood pressure watch a funny movie, their blood flow increases by about 20 percent. But when they watch an intense, violent film, they get stressed out, their blood vessels constrict and their blood flow decreases by about 35 percent. (So much for last year's grim Oscar winner!) Read story. Tip of the day from the 'You Docs': Get fitter, fasterWednesday, May 7, 2008Want to lower lousy LDL cholesterol and raise heart-lung health faster than Oscar gown knockoffs hit the stores? Just say, "I'll take the stairs." And do it. Read story. Tip of the day from the 'You Docs': A sneaky reason you lose sleepTuesday, May 6, 2008Can't fall asleep? Could be Boris in Russia. You did challenge him to an Internet game, didn't you? Read story. A health insurance dilemmaMonday, May 5, 2008For three years, Minnie Hopkins pushed out of her mind the fact that she could have cancer. She had two lumpectomies to remove surgically what turned out to be benign breast calcifications. Then she lost her job and her health insurance. The 63-year-old North Charleston resident skipped her mammogram appointments, afraid a diagnosis would plunge her and her five adult children into debt. "Sometimes we tend to put things in the deep recesses of our mind," Hopkins said. "The more you think about it, the more it drives you crazy." Read story. Where dieting trends startedMonday, May 5, 2008This past week at weigh-in, I had lost 2.2 pounds. Another week, another 2 pounds. It's getting monotonous, but as long as the trend keeps up, I'm not complaining. Read story. Get fit with MarioMonday, May 5, 2008See Mario mambo. See Mario lift weights. See Mario jog on the beach. The drool-worthy color photographs are the focus of the new book "Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness" by Mario Lopez (Rodale) that centers on a six-week plan to get fit. Read story. Shot takes on blood pressureMonday, May 5, 2008For the one in three Americans who struggle not only with high blood pressure but also with remembering to take daily meds to lower it, a solution is on the medical horizon. Instead of taking a pill every morning, a new shot has scored remarkably well in a small study. With a dose of the vaccine every few months, the battle with mild to moderate hypertension may be won. Read story. Newer stories | Older stories |
Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen, the YOU Docs, are well-known for their regular appearances on "Oprah" and the Discovery Health Channel and are the authors of the best-sellers "YOU: The Owner's Manual" and "YOU: On a Diet."
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