Health Headlines

Today’s Workout: Time-saving frog plank works your whole body

Busy, busy, busy ... this is the story of our lives most days.We have our “have-to-dos” on our plate so our “want-to-dos” either...

Yoga for your heart: It’s no stretch to see the benefits

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Ick! Study finds men's beards have more germs than dog fur

Bad news for fans of facial hair: Beards are swimming in germs, according to a newly released study.

Child’s near-tragedy inspired mom to create CPR Wrap

Felicia Jackson knew how to do CPR. As a physical therapist, she had to be trained on a regular basis, but 16 years ago, all of her training went away the moment her son,...

Ready to run? Don’t forget foot and ankle support

There’s a common misconception that unless you run races of a certain mileage, you are not a runner. That could not be farther from the truth! If you run outside or...

The Healthy Geezer: Tai chi is safe and often helpful for seniors

Q: They’re starting a tai chi class at our senior center. Do you think this is worth taking? A: Tai chi (tie-chee) has...

Introduce peanut products as early as 4 months to prevent allergies, report says

Pediatricians now recommend introducing peanut-based foods to infants before their first birthday to prevent peanut allergies, according to a report from the American...

Celebrate Healthcare Decisions Day by naming your medical power of attorney

No one really wants to think about what would happen if they could no longer make their own medical decisions. If someone else had to decide whether to put you on a...