http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:46:26 -0700 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:56:11 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d8-Obama-still-smoking?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner Obama explains his smoking goal to Tom Brokaw (AP Photo/Meet The Press, Alex Wong) We have seen President-elect Obama set a great example with regard to fitness and exercise.  Barack and soon to be first lady Michelle are regularly involved in ... Health Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:56:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d8-Obama-still-smoking?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d8-Weight-loss-cuts-risk-of-eye-disease?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner (photo/wikipedia commons) AMD is not only a computer chip company, it also stands for age-related macular degeneration.  This is the leading cause of severe vision loss among the elderly.  If more motivation was needed to maintain a he... Health Diseases Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:13:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d8-Weight-loss-cuts-risk-of-eye-disease?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d6-Breast-cancer-disappearing-act?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner The symbol for Breast Cancer awareness(photo: Wikipedia commons) Most women know the benefits of mammograms whether they get regular checkups or not.  Early detection and removal of breast tumors greatly improves the odds of patients' ... Health Diseases Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:48:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d6-Breast-cancer-disappearing-act?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d5-Brain-Fitness-with-Wii?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner Santa improving his memory of those naughty and nice (AP Photo/Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.) In Central Florida Nintendo Wii is not just being used for fun.  Sure kids play all the typical video games on the now ubiquitous console, but adults are ta... Health Diseases Alzheimers Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:46:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d5-Brain-Fitness-with-Wii?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d4-Americas-healthiest-and-unhealthiest-states?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner Sorry, this ain't the healthiest state; it's the other one (source) America's Health Rankings report issued by the United Health Foundation released today its findings for 2008.  The rankings are based on 22 health measure including smoking, ob... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:29:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d4-Americas-healthiest-and-unhealthiest-states?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d3-Tired-5-ways-to-increase-your-energy-level?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner It must be Wednesday (photo: Wikipedia Commons) Hump day, where time seems to slow down to a crawl, and many resort to piling on the espresso shots to stay in high gear.  The weekend is a far away as it gets; two days behind, two days in front.... Health Tips Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:40:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d3-Tired-5-ways-to-increase-your-energy-level?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d2-Michael-Phelps-ADHD-edge-or-obstacle?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner Phelps making history again (Photo by Heinz Kluetmeier / Sports Illustrated) Michael Phelps has just made history once again.  He became the first swimmer to be honored as Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year.  Phelps broke the Olymp... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:31:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d2-Michael-Phelps-ADHD-edge-or-obstacle?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d1-FDA-allows-some-chemical-melamine-in-baby-formula?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner Testing for melamine at UC Davis (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) According to an AP report, Food and Drug Administration officials on Friday set a threshold of 1 part per million of melamine in baby formula, provided a related chemical is not p... Health Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:24:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d1-FDA-allows-some-chemical-melamine-in-baby-formula?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d1-World-AIDS-day-Lead-Empower-Deliver?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner A volunteer wears a red ribbon, the symbol of AIDS awareness, Beijing, China (AP Photo/ Elizabeth Dalziel) Today is the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day.  This year's theme is “Lead, Empower, Deliver.”   While t... Health Diseases AIDS Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:55:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d1-World-AIDS-day-Lead-Empower-Deliver?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m11d28-Worlds-oldest-person-dies-at-115-Her-secrets?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner Will you do the things to live as long as Edna? ((AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Edna Parker a woman from Indiana, has died at age 115.  Parker was born April 20, 1893, a year for many firsts: The diesel engine was patented The first recor... Fitness Health Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:27:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m11d28-Worlds-oldest-person-dies-at-115-Her-secrets?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m11d26-Happy-Organic-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner Treat yourself and your guests to a healthful organic holiday (source) Organic: It's good for your body, your family, and the environment.  Many are unsure of the benefits of eating organically, and usually are deterred by the premium price for... Health Nutrition Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:38:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m11d26-Happy-Organic-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m11d25-Obamas-set-example-for-exercise-and-fitness?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner Playing basketball is sometimes part of Obama's regular fitness routine  (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, FILE) It is unfortunately unusual for prominent politicians to set a good example.  Whether it be some scandal, or misappropriation of funds, o... Fitness Health Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:43:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m11d25-Obamas-set-example-for-exercise-and-fitness?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m11d23-A-cure-for-AIDS?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner Part of a French Anti-AIDS campaign Last week's news about a 42-year-old American man who received a bone marrow transplant as a leukemia treatment and subsequently was no longer HIV-positive is still sending shockwaves through the medical community... Health Diseases Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:01:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1881-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m11d23-A-cure-for-AIDS?cid=exrss-Wellness-Examiner