Blog Profile / Better Health
| URL : | http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Health | |
| Posts on Regator: | 156 | |
| Posts / Week: | 0.8 | |
| Archived Since: | August 20, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
Supersized battle of the sexes
A new study that looked at the cost of obesity had some interesting findings. George Washington University researchers found the annual cost of being obese is $4,879 for a woman and $2,646 for a man. That is compared to $524 for women...Show More Summary
Will you still eat eggs after salmonella outbreak?
An Iowa company has recalled 380 million eggs after hundreds of people got sick from a salmonella outbreak.
Hyosub Shin, hshin@ajc.com
The recall initially affected four states, but it has been expanded to 17, including Georgia.
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Are you honest about your weight?
A new CDC study has found that the gap between what Americans say they weigh and their actual weight is decreasing. Unfortunately, our weight continues to rise. Researchers estimate the adult obesity rate at nearly 27 percent based upon a new telephone survey. Show More Summary
Are you worried about prescription drug abuse?
A new report indicates that prescription pain reliever abuse has increased dramatically across all sectors of society and is America’s fastest-growing drug problem.
Oxycontin is one of the most abused painkillers. AP Photo/Cincinnati Enquirer, Michael Snyder/FILE
The study was conducted by a division of the U.S. Show More Summary
Do you cover sneezes, coughs properly?
It may seem like a silly question. Most of us are taught by our parents to politely cover our mouth when coughing and the mouth and nose area when sneezing. It’s one of those common courtesies that we engage in so automatically that we barely think about it. Show More Summary
Do you get sleepy behind the wheel?
Q: I sleep well at night, wake up refreshed and energetic, and rarely feel tired or take naps. But when I drive for an hour or more, I become so sleepy that I have to pull over and take a 45-minute nap or risk crashing.
After I wake up, I’m alert and good to go. Show More Summary
Diet and fitness tips from ‘Biggest Loser’ winner Ali Vincent
Ali Vincent appeared on season five of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” reality weight loss show and became the show’s first female winner. Once a competitive athlete, when she gave up her sport (synchronized swimming) she did not begin a new fitness routine and the pounds slowly crept on over the years. Show More Summary
Have you survived a catastrophic accident or illness?
No one wants to imagine the ordeal of dealing with a catastrophic accident or illness, but there are many people who have suffered severe trauma and have survived. Hollywood film and television producer Simon Lewis is one of those people,...Show More Summary
Should ban on gay men’s blood donations be lifted?
According to CNN, the Federal Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and Availability will consider the controversial issue of blood donations from gay men. In June, this committee will makes recommendations to the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the FDA. Show More Summary
How well do we understand food allergies?
Food allergies are a hot topic in the news right now. According to a recent CDC report, the number of people with a diagnosed food allergy had risen by 18 percent over the last decade. But a recent report by the American Medical Association suggests that the incidence of true food allergies may be far lower than what is generally believed. Show More Summary
Is working overtime hazardous to your health?
The Los Angeles Times posted a blog about an interesting European study which suggests working extra hours on the job can be detrimental to one’s health. Specifically, the damage in working overtime seemed to center around the health of the heart. Show More Summary
Do you know the facts about breast cancer?
With the death of actress Lynn Redgrave, who lost her seven year battle with breast cancer this week, along with the 2010 Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure® coming to Atlanta this Saturday, it’s time to learn the facts about this disease. Show More Summary
Would banning logos on cigarette packs reduce smoking rates?
Australia is considering legislation to remove all brand logos from cigarette packs, instead replacing the colorful designs with a graphic warning about the dangers of smoking. The brand name would appear in small print at the bottom of the cigarette pack. Show More Summary
People’s Pharmacy: Can tonic water cause hearing loss?
Q: I drink tonic water all the time. (Really it is half tonic water and half regular water to help with the cramps I get in my legs.) A friend told me the other day that tonic water has been linked to hearing loss. Is that true? A: Tonic...Show More Summary
Ask Dr. H: Eggs safe to eat weeks after expiration?
Q: How long is it safe to keep eggs in the refrigerator before they need to be discarded? — P.W., Jackson, Mich.
CHRIS HUNT / AJC Special
A: According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, eggs...Show More Summary
Do you support the salt police?
Recently, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommended the FDA set maximum sodium levels for a variety of foods. The IOM says people need just 1,500 mg a day for good health, less if they’re over 50. Yet the average adult American consumes...Show More Summary
People’s Pharmacy: Can vitamin B-6 be dangerous?
Q: Last October, I started having neurological symptoms. My hands were falling asleep every night with pins and needles. The symptoms got worse, and I developed pain in my neck, upper back and arms. Sometimes my feet would fall asleep as well. I saw my family doctor, a neurologist, an orthopedist and a physiatrist. Show More Summary
Healthy Eating: Some fats linked to health benefits
By Carolyn O’Neil, for the AJC
Eat more of something? That’s good news.
Nutrition advice usually begins with a long list of high fat foods you should be eating less of, like bacon cheeseburgers and fried chicken. But that’s not the case...Show More Summary
People’s Pharmacy: Have eggs been given a bad rap?
Q: I gave up eating eggs years ago due to high cholesterol. I have been eating only egg substitutes. I recently heard that eating eggs doesn’t really raise cholesterol. If this is true, I would love to go back to eating real eggs again.
CHRIS HUNT / AJC Special
A: For decades, dietary dogma has kept many people from eating eggs. Show More Summary
Are you receiving Medicaid or other government assistance for the first time?
By Craig Schneider, Public Health Reporter
Georgia is seeing a great jump in the number of people receiving food stamps, Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Much of this is due to the hard economy. In turn, many ofShow More Summary