(2009/07/06)
1. Sparklers can burn at more than 1,200 degrees. La Crosse emergency physicians see burns to eyes and hand from sparklers. Sparklers alone are responsible for more than 20 percent of fireworks injuries.
(2009/07/06)
The Coulee Region Childhood Obesity Coalition has made the increase in consumption of fruits and vegetables one of its major goals.
(2009/07/06)
Patients often assume if they don’t receive a letter or phone call after a medical test that everything is OK.
(2009/07/06)
Stephen Heiden camped out the afternoon before the Mission of Mercy free dental program opened its doors at 6 a.m. Friday.
(2009/07/06)
Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the body and plays an essential role in blood clotting, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and bone and tooth formation. Maintaining a narrow range of calcium in the blood is vital to survival so the body will demineralize bone to maintain normal blood calcium levels when intake is inadequate.
(2009/06/30)
It wasn’t so long ago that Richard Chrz couldn’t pass a fast-food restaurant without going through the drive-through.
(2009/06/30)
Jerolyn Chadwick never thought she would get a kidney from a deceased donor that would save her life.
(2009/06/30)
Think you know about your heart? Your doctor may disagree. Cardiovascular medicine faculty at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health say they’ve heard plenty of myths about heart disease — and patients who believe them may be at increased risk because of the misinformation.
(2009/06/30)
The thought of trying to sweat in the heat and humidity can keep some people on the couch. Here are ways to make hot-weather workouts more appealing:
(2009/06/30)
Headaches that first develop after age 50, or a major change in the pattern of your headaches, or pain that increases with coughing or movement.
(2009/06/30)
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for blood clot formation. It also plays a role in bone formation and cell regulation. Naturally occurring vitamin K is synthesized by green plants, whereas K2 is synthesized by colonic bacteria, which helps meet nutritional needs.
(2009/06/23)
The Perfect Pushup, two round platform devices with rotating handles, has been one of the hottest trends in fitness gadgets.
(2009/06/23)
More than a mere exercise, the humble push-up can be viewed as nothing less than a metaphor for life itself.
(2009/06/23)
Three-fourths of La Crosse County residents don’t get the recommended four to six cups of fruits and vegetables daily.
(2009/06/23)
A free Sucessful Again Program seminar Tuesday at Francisan Skemp Medical Center will focus on Alzheimer’s disease. Linda Butterworth will talk about her personal experience in dealing with her mother through the different stages of dementia. The free program starts at 2:30 p.m. in Marycrest Auditorium.
(2009/06/23)
1. Exposure to UV radiation can harm your eyes and vision just as it can your skin, which makes wearing proper sunglasses important. While unprotected UV exposure over short periods of time has been shown to only cause temporary eye irritation, small amounts of UV exposure to eyes over many years may increase chances of developing a cataract and may cause damage to the retina, which is usually irreversible.
(2009/06/23)
We already know that keeping Dad healthy means we need to feed him right. Health starts at the cellular level, and healthy cells are made from nutritious foods. The good news is that many great tasting foods are actually good for men. Here are five:
(2009/06/23)
Breathe deeply Drink water Sleep peacefully Eat nutritionally Enjoy activity Give and receive love Be forgiving Practice gratitude Develop acceptance Nurture your spiritual side
(2009/06/23)
Extra fluid and gas can puff up even the fittest among us. Beyond eating right and exercising, here are some foods and drinks to avoid if you’re trying to deflate your tummy:
(2009/06/16)
You can’t fall asleep Don’t stay in bed. It turns your sanctuary into a torture chamber and actually decreases your sleep drive, said Phyllis Zee, a neurologist and director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Instead, practice good “sleep hygiene” by reducing your caffeine intake, exercising (but not too close to bedtime) and avoiding stimulating activities, such as TV and computer use. Resist the urge to knock yourself out with wine, because alcohol prevents deep sleep. If anxiety is keeping you up, keep the lights dim, get out of bed and listen to music, talk radio or an audio book with your eyes closed. Go back to bed when you feel drowsy.
(2009/06/16)
Maggie Fournier sees more than her share of new patients with running injuries.
(2009/06/16)
Vitamin E, also known as alpha-tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin important for cell signaling and proper functioning of the nervous, vascular and involuntary muscle systems.
(2009/06/16)
1.U.S. Supreme Court justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor would be the the first member with type 1 diabetes.
(2009/06/16)
Research shows that men do not see physicians for physical exams nearly as often as women, and they are dying of the top causes of death at higher rates than women.
(2009/06/09)
Sally Allen was hospitalized for four weeks with a blood infection.
(2009/06/09)
It happens maybe once or twice a year, when both La Crosse hospitals are confronted with conflicts between recommended medical treatment and a family’s personal or religious beliefs.
(2009/06/09)
The other day it warmed up nicely, and I decided to get my summer clothes out. I rummaged through the containers and pulled out a couple pair of capris. As I began to put one pair on, I was surprised that they didn’t fit as well as they did last fall.
(2009/06/09)
1. Research looking at the connection between mind and body suggests that repeated doses of laughter can indeed lead to positive physical changes.
(2009/06/09)
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for strong bones and teeth. It also plays a role in muscle strength and the immune system.
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