http://health.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Gather Health Essential en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:46:09 GMT 2009-12-31T03:46:09Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968664&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Every state produces their fair share of great football players, and the state of Massachusetts has given the sport some tremendous and memorable talent. To infer that there is a concrete list of all-time . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:11:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968664&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace tom c. 2009-12-30T14:11:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968595&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Glaucoma is an eye disease that can strike due to any number of reasons including age, race and lifestyle, but there are preventative measures that can be taken to reduce most risk factors. Glaucoma is . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:20:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968595&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace tom c. 2009-12-30T13:20:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968236&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace My daughter has sweaty feet.  While having a ingrown toenail removed, I asked the doctor why her feet were sweaty.  He sad use lifegaurd soap to kill bacteria.  It works great.  Some . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:15:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968236&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace *Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. 2009-12-30T06:15:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967851&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Want to Cut Cancer Risk? Try Munching Pistachios ! WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Eating pistachios every day might reduce your risk for lung cancer and other malignancies, according . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:06:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967851&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2009-12-29T23:06:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967599&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Continuing with the Nature Made product sampling, we’ll be looking for 5 members a week to review Nature Made’s Heart Health products through January 1 st . Products include CoQ10 and Fish . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:04:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967599&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team 2009-12-29T20:04:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967589&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Tylenol has issued a recall on their Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles with EZ-open caps.  There seem to be a musty odor that has been linked with nausea, stomache pain, vomitting, . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:57:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967589&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Sarah (I want points) 2009-12-29T19:57:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967367&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets RECALLED! The makers of Tylenol Arthritis pain Caplets have recalled a batch of 100 caplet bottles due to the reports of numerous illnesses. The caplets in question . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:05:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967367&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace donna f. 2009-12-29T17:05:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967246&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace My 10 Favorite Posts of 2009 1) U Michigan Study; How Acupuncture Affects the Brain’s Ability to Regulate Pain Using brain imaging, researchers at the U-M Chronic Pain and Fatigue . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:52:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967246&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-29T15:52:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965859&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace If you've overindulged in holiday goodies as I have over the last few weeks, this post on Grant's DNA will let you in on some of the secrets of Gout.  Enjoy the blog at http://exploringmygenes.blogspot.com/ . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:24:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965859&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Marc Williams 2009-12-28T18:24:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954834&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace If you are looking to Build Muscle Fast then you need more than just a solid strategy in the fitness center. Muscle can't be built with work outs alone. The building blocks of muscle come from amino acids . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:05:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954834&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Rick Porter 2009-12-19T19:05:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963755&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace The #1 Secret to Happiness is..... Learning to Dance in the Rain! (click to see the movie)   The movie begins with this quotation:   "Life's not . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:24:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963755&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-26T19:24:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965377&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Indian oil baths are a centuries old practice used in southern India for any variety of specific reasons, with all of them directed at enabling good health. In past generations of the Indian culture, . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:33:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965377&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace tom c. 2009-12-28T09:33:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965585&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace After attending many Conferences and Meetings, I have found that many people are turning to hypnosis as an alternative ways for help! And the best part of our new service can be done as a phone . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:22:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965585&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Mindy Schwartz 2009-12-28T14:22:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964524&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace There are many people across the world that are making the transition to a gluten-free diet. There are many reasons to do this including celiac disease, gluten-allergies, weight management, and improved . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:39:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964524&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Jeff W. 2009-12-27T16:39:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960804&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace There's no doubt that healthful eating habits contribute to a healthy body and mind. It`s been known for decades that what we eat over time affects our health. For example, new research findings published . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:45:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960804&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace NatureMade Lisa 2009-12-28T14:45:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964126&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Many people resolve to lose weight every New Year, only to find themselves no thinner in July than they were in January. I know how frustrating this is; I struggled with my weight for years before . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:40:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964126&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Heather Moore 2009-12-27T04:40:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965064&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace   There are mental health, relationship issues and emotional problems that are beyond or at least at the edge of behavioral control. People are not trying to be depressed or crazy – they . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:07:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965064&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace James Hendrix 2009-12-28T03:07:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959193&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace In 2009, I launched an inspirational series of interviews with ordinary folks who do extraordinary things.  They breathe life into their dreams, resolutions . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:26:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959193&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Kim Simpson 2009-12-27T20:26:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964556&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace I spent Christmas on the road, visiting first my parents and then my mothers' side of the family about 100 miles away. My son and I finally made it back home around 7:00 p.m. Christmas Day. For various . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:01:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964556&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Linda B. 2009-12-27T17:01:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962140&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace It isn’t until Thanksgiving that we start celebrating the holidays in earnest. As we hang holiday wreaths, string our banisters with evergreen swaths, decorate Christmas trees or polish the silver . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:45:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962140&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Elizabeth Madrigal 2009-12-24T21:45:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961782&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace I hope you are enjoying the holiday season and are preparing for big 2010! As we’re quickly approaching the New Year I wanted to share with you some of my personal fitness predictions for what’s . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:21:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961782&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Stephen Cabral, CSCS, CPT, NS 2009-12-24T15:21:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960894&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace When I read the list of Brittany Murphy's prescription drugs on Kent Douglas' article, I got so mad.  I almost died once.  I had migraine headaches and was on diet pills from the same doctor.  . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:54:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960894&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace *Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. 2009-12-23T21:54:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960731&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace And Rob Port agrees with her ... According to Rob, Sarah wrote at the end of a Facebook entry on this issue: " Though Nancy Pelosi and friends have tried to call "death panels" the "lie of the . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:31:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960731&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Chuck L. 2009-12-23T19:31:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960466&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace With winter upon us, it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In order to help us do that, we’ve created some fun, health pings that you can send to your Gather friends to remind . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:13:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960466&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team 2009-12-23T16:13:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953069&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Introduction   There is a little bit of both science and science fiction in psychiatry with a lot of speculation. Psychiatry has been rejected by Scientology, which is a case of throwing out . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:28:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953069&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Craig Olson 2009-12-23T15:28:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960398&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace According to TMZ the medications and empty prescription bottles that were found in Brittany Murphy's bedroom were: "The medications included Topamax (an anti-seizure medication also used to prevent migraines), . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:17:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960398&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Kent Douglas 2009-12-23T15:17:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960470&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace 71 year old Teresa Heinz (wife of MA Senator John Kerry) has announced that she’s facing a fight with breast cancer and will be starting radiation treatment in January.  Teresa is . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:12:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960470&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Suzane Levine 2009-12-23T16:12:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959157&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Things are sailing along smoothly with the Healthy Living Challenge ! All teams are working hard to stay close to their Healthy Living goals and be the team with the most points. Here are the . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:00:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959157&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team 2009-12-22T20:00:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958048&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace In 2009, I launched an inspirational series of interviews with ordinary folks who do extraordinary things.  They breathe life into their dreams, resolutions . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:34:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958048&grpId=3659174697239005&nav=Groupspace Kim Simpson 2009-12-22T19:34:02Z