Health and Fitness for Lynchburg News Advance

How about a fitness-friendly Mother’s Day gift?

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:50:00 EDT

Your mom spends all year worrying about her family’s health - and ends up neglecting her own.

Ask Karen: Hospitalists: Medical tag-teams

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:03:00 EDT

I’m wondering now about what our primary care physicians call “hospitalists” that prescribe meds and treatment while a patient is hospitalized, rather than your primary care physician visiting the hospital.

The Agony and The Allergy

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:27:00 EDT

Pollen, grass and mold wreak havoc on 17 percent of the nation’s adults and children. A recent nationwide survey shows just how significantly these youngsters’ quality of life is affected.

$1.35 million awarded in birth defect settlement

Fri, 02 May 2008 06:51:00 EDT

CHARLOTTESVILLE — When the papers were signed yesterday ending a years-long court fight to help his son, David Morris couldn’t hold back the tears any longer.

Compact fluorescent bulbs are hazardous when broken

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:57:00 EDT

Carefully recycling CFLs prevents the release of mercury into the environment and allows for the reuse of glass, metals and other materials that make up fluorescent lights.

As more girls play sports, more hurt knees

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:47:00 EDT

Ahshante Branch was always the exception on the basketball court.

Research before trying new procedure

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:21:00 EDT

According to articles that we have read on the Internet, laser spine surgery is safer, has a much lower recovery time and much better results

Is aspartame too dangerous?

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:49:00 EDT

I have condensed this week’s question because it was in e-mail form asking about an e-mail going around regarding aspartame and possible dangers associated with it.

Ask Karen: Just because you read it online doesn’t make it true

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:30:00 EDT

Please read the interview with a vaccine researcher before you recommend giving flu shots to 6-month-old babies. Ask yourself who benefits, the baby or the pharmaceutical company?

Aging boomers find arthritis a real pain

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:42:00 EDT

Baby Boomers — once the generation of peace and love — have evolved.

In total care, quality of life for MS patient becomes the goal

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:37:01 EDT

Jeff Holdren has had active MS for 12 to 15 years, the kind classified as progressive.

Adapting to multiple sclerosis

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:33:00 EDT

For this career woman with MS, some days bring pain and fatigue; on others, she doesn’t realize she has MS.

Meet MS: People negotiating the maze of of a difficult disease

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:26:00 EDT

Patients with multiple sclerosis must renegotiate their lives. Those with secondary progressive MS have had few treatment options, but some are enrolling in the trial of a drug. And they say they decided to take a chance on hope.

Boomers aim to stay active, fit

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:03:00 EDT

At nearly 50, Madonna’s sculpted triceps are almost superhuman.

Va ranks 4th per capita in CDC public health funds

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:38:01 EDT

Virginia ranks fourth among states in public-health dollars received per resident from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a new report.

Ask Karen: Should we be concerned over link of Singulair with suicidal thoughts?

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:06:00 EDT

The Food and Drug Administration is looking at a possible link between suicide and the medicine because of a few reports they have gotten about people showing mood changes

UVa ready to break ground on new cancer center

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:27:00 EDT

At the University of Virginia Medical Center, the typical cancer patient visits no fewer than 13 different sites for X-rays, chemotherapy, surgery, visits with physicians, wig fittings and much more.

Ask Karen: Upcoming Relay for Life brings those touched by cancer together

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:17:01 EDT

I am now breast cancer-free as of last week. I would like to know about the relay.

Ask Karen - Choosing between birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy can be a difficult

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:23:00 EDT

>>Why is one associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and not the other?

Ask Karen - If the package reads 100 calories, then that’s how many it has

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:01:00 EDT

It’s easier to calculate calories when you eat foods that are easy to add right? That is how I feel at least. I am a calorie counter too and often find myself eating more of the same foods on a regular basis because I now have their calories memorized.

Off on the right track

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:04:00 EDT

The midlife crisis. Some buy red sports cars; Kevin Uhl runs marathons.

LC center helps with aging issues

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:01:00 EDT

About a quarter of a million people live in Central Virginia and population estimates for 2010 show that there will be fewer people under the age of 19 than those over 60.

Mending hearts, one patient to another

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:59:01 EDT

Elaine Summers knows what she’s talking about when she speaks to patients about open heart surgery. She’s been through it twice.

Alzheimer’s Association can help caregivers take a break

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:15:00 EDT

The Virginia Department of Aging has awarded the Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Virginia $8,125 in additional funding for Alzheimer’s Demonstration Grant to States (ADDGS) services.

Mending hearts, one patient to another

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:01:00 EDT

These mended hearts help others about to go through open heart surgery.

LC center helps with aging issues

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:01:00 EDT

As the population ages, Lynchburg College has a center that can act as a resource for the community and public.

Social networking sites aiding grieving process

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:01:00 EDT

People are using the Internet to express grief.

Nominations sought for caregiver awards

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:01:00 EDT

Want to send the message, "job well done," to a caregiver- Here's a chance to do so.