http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:41:10 -0700 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:00:23 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Do-you-know-your-free-community-health-resources?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner Learning about the options to manage pain can help prevent drug addiction and tragedies like the recent death of Michael Jackson. Chronic pain can be unbearable and does not always respond to medications. Taking pain medications on a continual basis ... Preventing Chronic Disease Georgia Healthcare Eldercare Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:00:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Do-you-know-your-free-community-health-resources?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Success-in-the-Peachtree-Road-Race?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner StGrundyThe Peachtree Road Race is a great motivator to get fit and stay in shape. Finished walking my 5th Peachtree on July 4th 2009 and my time was 96 minutes – not too bad for a walker.If I can do it with my bad knees, back, and all those ac... Preventing Chronic Disease Healthy Lifestyle Eldercare Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:38:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Success-in-the-Peachtree-Road-Race?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d3-FDA-acetaminophen-advisory--part-2?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner Double dosing?The FDA acetaminophen advisory demonstrates problems that can occur when taking medications at higher than recommended doses. As we see from the acetaminophen advisory, higher doses are being taken when the consumer is not aware of the ... Medication Safety Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:05:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d3-FDA-acetaminophen-advisory--part-2?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d1-FDA-advisory-on-acetaminophen-dangers?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner Safe when taken as directedThe FDA acetaminophen advisory panel’s recommendation alerts us to the dangers of taking medications without knowing the ingredients they contain. This is true for both prescription and over-the-counter (OTCs) medicat... Medication Safety Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:03:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d1-FDA-advisory-on-acetaminophen-dangers?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d22-When-aging-and-driving-dont-mix-part-3?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner When you are concerned about an elderly relative’s driving there are several steps you can take before “taking away the keys.” Remember that driving equals independence and the inability to drive is a major life change.Adapting to c... Autism Fri, 22 May 2009 15:14:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d22-When-aging-and-driving-dont-mix-part-3?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d8-When-aging-and-driving-dont-mix-part-2?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner Skills and abilities decrease with age and can be dangerous when driving. In part 1, we talked about the skills that are required for safe driving. This article will review how aging impacts the skills when driving.Vision is most commonly impacted by... Eldercare Fri, 08 May 2009 15:02:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d8-When-aging-and-driving-dont-mix-part-2?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d7-When-age-and-driving-dont-mix?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner Safe DrivingA frequent concern of friends and family members of our aging relatives is the ability to continue driving. How do we know when it is time for someone to stop driving, and how can we provide support when it is time to give up the car keys... Eldercare Thu, 07 May 2009 16:16:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d7-When-age-and-driving-dont-mix?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Is-your-office-the-most-likely-place-for-spreading-H1N1-virus-or-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner The answer is a resounding yes. Studies have show that your office is a safe haven for germs and your desk a virtual incubator for all kinds of nasty organisms.   Preventing the spread of swine flu in the office is important if you wan... Preventing Infections Fri, 01 May 2009 16:38:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Is-your-office-the-most-likely-place-for-spreading-H1N1-virus-or-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Support-children-with-autism-at-this-years-Georgia-Walk-Now-for-Autism-May-3-2009?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner Challenge yourself and commit to WALK NOW FOR AUTISM to make a difference.  Autism affects 1 in 136 children in Georgia. One child is Yael and she tells her story in pictures – it’s one you won’t want to miss and can see at: ht... Autism Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:45:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Support-children-with-autism-at-this-years-Georgia-Walk-Now-for-Autism-May-3-2009?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Dont-throw-away-your-unused-medications-dispose-of-them-safely?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner Pills can poluteDaily Health Tip for Earth Day.Dispose of unused and expired prescription and over the counter medications safely. The original advice that was given to flush them down drain or toilet has cause toxic chemicals to seep into our ground... Medication Safety Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:38:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Dont-throw-away-your-unused-medications-dispose-of-them-safely?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d22-April-is-National-Donate-Life-Month?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner Sign Up NowIn 2007 more than 28,000 lives were saved through heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas, and intestinal transplants. An estimated 500,000 tissue transplants:Prevented amputationsReplaced bone tissue lost to cancer, infection, and injury;Res... Georgia Healthcare Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:16:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d22-April-is-National-Donate-Life-Month?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Daily-health-tip-on-family-planning?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner  Can you afford to have to add to your family now?If not, review your family planning goals and methods. According to the Guttmacher Institute more than half the pregnancies in the United States are unintended.Know that you’re not alone in... Healthy Lifestyle Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:48:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Daily-health-tip-on-family-planning?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Georgia-hospitals-not-recession-proof?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner Georgia hospitals are feeling the effects of a troubled economy according to a Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) survey of its hospital members. More than six out of 10 Georgia hospitals have had to, or are currently considering, reducing staffing w... Georgia Healthcare Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:22:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Georgia-hospitals-not-recession-proof?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Great-recession-2009-daily-health-tip?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner © AG DavisDaily Health Tip to beat the 2009 recession.  Staying healthy is more important now then ever before to avoid costly medical bills. Prevent illness by eating well, exercising regularly, and getting recommended screenings. To learn... Preventing Chronic Disease Healthy Lifestyle Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:15:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Great-recession-2009-daily-health-tip?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Fun-ways-to-exercise-this-weekend?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner Alpharetta StreetFestWeekend Health Tip: go out and enjoy the spring weather and get some exercise.Find fun ways to exercise this weekend. Try running or walking in a local fundraising walk / run. Check out the Atlantic Station Radiant Syst... Preventing Chronic Disease Healthy Lifestyle Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:08:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Fun-ways-to-exercise-this-weekend?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Having-a-dog-is-a-fun-way-to-exercise?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner  Running with Bo is fun Seeing Bo running across the White House lawn with President Obama in tow looked like high energy fun, and an enjoyable way to get some good exercise. I know because I have a high energy dog and walks with him are mu... Healthy Lifestyle Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:42:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Having-a-dog-is-a-fun-way-to-exercise?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Testing-for-Skin-Cancer-Face-April-17-and-18-2009-in-Metro-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner MelanomaCoppertone and national retailers have teamed up to bring a skin cancer prevention educational campaign to their customers. They want to demonstrate that the effects of prolonged UV exposure aren't just skin deep. Seeing sun damage is believi... Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:17:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Testing-for-Skin-Cancer-Face-April-17-and-18-2009-in-Metro-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d13-What-I-cannot-change?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner What I cannot change may be my family health history; with modern medicine, I can change my current and future health. I learned early on that my family history signaled trouble. Heart disease killed my maternal grandmother at 59. Diabetes was on bot... Preventing Chronic Disease Healthy Lifestyle Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:13:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d13-What-I-cannot-change?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d6-Dont-leave-home-without-this?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner A pocket size hand sanitizer is the one thing you need to carry with you along with your wallet and cell phone. Why would I want you to do that you may ask?  Just think about it for a minute. How many times do you go to a meeting, party, or meal... Preventing Infections Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:07:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d6-Dont-leave-home-without-this?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d6-Children-with-autism-receive-services-from-Easter-Seals-of-North-Georgia?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner P.L.A.Y. ProjectChildren with autism are offered many programs at Easter Seals, one of the leading non-profit providers of services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and other special needs. More than a ge... Georgia Healthcare Autism Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:41:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5531-Atlanta-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Children-with-autism-receive-services-from-Easter-Seals-of-North-Georgia?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-Examiner