Articles for Tag: "health enews"

Technology gives patients greater access to their records and physicians  Featured
Technology gives patients greater access to their records and physicians
As more physicians turn to technology, patients are seeing more convenient options to stay healthy between office visits.
Is waist-to-height ratio the new BMI?  Featured
Is waist-to-height ratio the new BMI?
A new study says there’s an improved and more accurate way to determine healthy weight. Find out why some believe it’s a better option.
Dementia could be tied to hearing loss 
Dementia could be tied to hearing loss
Seniors who have spent years straining to decipher sounds because of hearing loss may be at greater risk for developing dementia, researchers say.
Tune out the idea of a TV in your child’s bedroom 
Tune out the idea of a TV in your child’s bedroom
A recent study links bedroom TVs to obesity in children.
Use your senses against waterborne germs  Featured
Use your senses against waterborne germs
A dip in the public pool or local swimming hole may seem harmless, but unknown germs could be waiting for you. Here’s what you should know.
Beware of new synthetic street drugs warn officials 
Beware of new synthetic street drugs warn officials
The Illinois Poison Center cautions about the growing popularity of a new class of designer drugs across the state.
5 tips to eat healthy on family road trips 
5 tips to eat healthy on family road trips
Health experts say you don’t have to turn to fast food during a family road trip. Here’s a few tips to help you indulge on healthy options while traveling.