Health

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Health Tech Program recently had their closing ceremony for the 2011 Graduates of the program. Philanthropist Kal Rudman donated approximately $26,500 in scholarships to students graduating from The Health Tech Program at Olney High School.

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Most athletes know that in order to take your workout to the next level, staying hydrated is important. More than half your body weight is water and while you’re breaking a sweat during your workout, it’s important to replace the fluids you’re losing.

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The summit recognized the special needs of seniors and provided information on how to manage their health and address issues as they age. Seniors in attendance met with vendors and took advantage of information on…

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Researchers analyzing the genetic makeup of ovarian cancer tumors have found a gene mutation that is surprisingly frequent, suggesting it plays a key role in driving the cancer.

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Finding the joy in a workout can sometimes be more challenging than a two-hour boot camp on a sweltering summer day. That was the case for Lili Gross, a Life Time Fitness member from Eden Prairie, Minn., who admits she once hated to work out and didn’t like group fitness classes.

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*Lately, I’m finding several women who are suddenly finding themselves at menopause stages of life are shocked as they experience the “throes” of menopause. What I continue to find surprising is the degree to which most of them were totally unprepared, and have no idea what is going on!

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It’s no fish story: Eating seafood, such as brisling sardines, is healthy for your heart. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, new dietary guidelines advise:

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States are seeing improvements in health care quality, but disparities for their minority and low- income residents persist, according to the 2010 State Snapshots, released today by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

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Because diabetes is not a one-size-fits-all disease and each patient is different, HealthPartners researchers and physicians have developed a new personalized tool called “Diabetes Wizard,” believed to be the first application that uses electronic medical records to customize individual care.

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Drs. Reverend Aldridge and Ruth Locke of the Chicago area, with a combined experience of 50 years in health care, have started a series of discussions on the Health Care Bill starting with the Wellness and Prevention component of the bill.

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