http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:33:47 -0700 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:39:33 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m11d16-What-is-lowcalorie-cancerfighting-and-highly-consumed-on-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Thanksgiving is only 10 days away, and for so many people it is a great time to celebrate being with family and friends. It also helps that it is the one day in the year that slightly or fully over-indulging is acceptable.  There's one fo... Health Food Nutrition Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:39:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m11d16-What-is-lowcalorie-cancerfighting-and-highly-consumed-on-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Laugh-it-off?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Everyone knows exercising is one of the main elements of weight loss, but what about laughing? Laughing burns about 1.3 calories per minute (which doesn't seem like a lot), but is also good for relieving stress. A long, hard laugh can actually... Health Exercise Happiness stress Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:33:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Laugh-it-off?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Staph-infection-kills-former-NBA-player?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Alan Ogg, former UAB basketball player and NBA shotblocker, passed away this weekends from complications of a staph infection.  In lieu of this unfortunate event, each one of you need to know a little more about how staph is acquired, an... Health Skin Health Injuries Prevention Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:36:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Staph-infection-kills-former-NBA-player?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Real-age-You-may-be-older-than-you-think?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Dr. Oz has this futuristic-looking device on his show called "The Truth Tube".  When people step on that tube, their weight, cholesterol level, waist size, blood pressure, etc., are shown to the world.  In addition, he calculates ... Health New You Aging Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:14:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Real-age-You-may-be-older-than-you-think?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m10d21-H1N1-beginnings-1918?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner In 1918, health of the United States population was far different than it is today. Men lived an average of 22 years shorter, and women lived an average of 26 years shorter than they do now. Communicable disease was more deadly than non-communicable ... Swine Flu Swine Flu Health Health Science Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:48:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m10d21-H1N1-beginnings-1918?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m10d19-H1N1-not-a-new-virus?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Does anybody remember the 1918 pandemic?  If you do, I bet you don't remember much.  Here's some useful information to know, from a research paper I wrote. H1N1 is an influenza type A virus that first occurred Mexico and was ... Swine Flu Swine Flu Health Health Immune System Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:57:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m10d19-H1N1-not-a-new-virus?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Mucus-it-snot-what-you-think?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Raise your hand if you hate mucus.  I doubt any of you actually raised it, but I'm positive each of you were thinking it.  Mucus is one of those things in life that is a pain and irritant... figuratively and literally.  It's slimy, mes... Health Immune System Asthma Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:35:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Mucus-it-snot-what-you-think?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Healthy-JackOLanterns?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner The plethora of harvested food items are in abundance during this season, and October seems to be the best month of the year to reap the benefits.  Everyone knows that apples are in season now, but there's also another fruit  found everywhe... Health Food Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:27:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Healthy-JackOLanterns?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Orange-and-blue-to-the-rescue?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Stress is when the alarm didn't go off, you're late for work, you run out of gas or get a flat tire, you spill coffee on your white/khaki clothes, you're past due on a payment, you forgot the big deadline was today, the baby is screaming, the phone w... Health Food Nutrition stress Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:01:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Orange-and-blue-to-the-rescue?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Its-all-bananas?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Bananas often get diet criticism due to their high carbohydrate content, and their reputation has been misrepresented at every level.  Many people do not eat bananas because they're afraid of gaining weight, but the truth is that bananas actuall... Health Food Nutrition Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:51:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Its-all-bananas?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m9d9-The-latest-Alzheimers-news?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner New, faulty variants of genes CLU, CR1 and PICALM have been discovered in Alzheimer's research. The three variants have been found in "familial" cases (early-onset form) but their contributing role is still being theorized.  Scientists... Health Aging Alzheimer's disease Genetics Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:14:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m9d9-The-latest-Alzheimers-news?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d31-The-stink-about-poop?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Did you know that in ideal conditions your poo has no smell and a specific shape?  While this seems a bit far-fetched, it is 100% true.  A normal, healthy poo is shaped like an "S", one solid piece, and a light brown col... Health Food Nutrition Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:05:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d31-The-stink-about-poop?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Advocate-on-World-Alzheimers-Day?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner With September approaching in a matter of weeks, get a head's up on World Alzheimer's Day (Sept. 21st.).  This day was founded in 1994 in order to increase global awareness of dementia, and it is a great way to advocate for a loved one with... Health Aging Alzheimer's disease Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:08:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Advocate-on-World-Alzheimers-Day?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Stay-healthy-through-the-rise-of-H1N1-in-Alabama?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Over 1,000 cases of H1N1 have now been reported/suspected in the state of Alabama, and sick season is just around the corner.  With children back in schools and especially at universities, the number will continue to rise with the close proximit... Swine Flu Swine Flu Health Health Children Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:34:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Stay-healthy-through-the-rise-of-H1N1-in-Alabama?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Stop-paying-for-gym-memberships-walk-around-Birmingham-and-exercise-for-free?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner If you are like me exercise is a key ingredient of life, but motivation can get stomped on by gym fees.  Fees for a gym can range anywhere from $30 to $50 per month, and in this economy it can be hard to make the benefits of exercise outweigh (n... Health Exercise Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:58:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Stop-paying-for-gym-memberships-walk-around-Birmingham-and-exercise-for-free?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Baking-soda-not-just-for-baking-or-cleaning?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Nausea, heartburn, and acid reflux can all be painful metaphorically and literally.  Bottled antacids are usually a staple in most  households, but sometimes they do not cure other issues that contribute to nausea.  Thankfully, a diffe... Home Remedies Nutrition Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:36:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Baking-soda-not-just-for-baking-or-cleaning?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Destress-to-prevent-Alzheimers-disease?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner With the economy and high stress work situations of today's society, stress is a steady occurring reaction to the environment.  While headaches, high blood pressure, and depression are increasing, so is your chance of developing Alzheimer's dise... Health stress Alzheimer's disease Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:19:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Destress-to-prevent-Alzheimers-disease?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Stretching-when-it-is-bad?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Can you over-stretch? Yes, you can.  Stretching is a good and prevents injury when performed correctly; however, too much stretching results in injury as well.  As mentioned in my previous article, stretching needs to be done a certain... Health Exercise Injuries Prevention Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:21:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Stretching-when-it-is-bad?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Stretching-muscles-when-it-is-good?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner With school starting in a number of days now, sports will be starting back if they have not already.  It is time for school spirit, pick-up and drop-off to practice, new shoes and uniforms, and new injuries.  Unfortunately, an injury a... Health Exercise Injuries Prevention Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:28:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Stretching-muscles-when-it-is-good?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d28-The-most-popular-drug-amoung-college-students-is-prescription?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner Everyone worries about their child's wellbeing, and when that child goes to college it is hard to determine if they are doing the right thing... especially for their bodies.  Each parent hopes to give their children the knowledge to stay away fr... Health Children Drug Abuse Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:44:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9180-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d28-The-most-popular-drug-amoung-college-students-is-prescription?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Wellness-Examiner