Health

(Health and Wellness) Koficore Studios: A holistic approach to fitness

Friday, 13 November 2009 17:02 Brandi Phillips

Koficore Studios in Minneapolis is like no other gym that I have ever visited. The space is so beautiful and so comfortable. Dark cherry wood covers the entire studio floor. Koficore Studios is extremely clean and loaded with all the equipment a person will need for a complete workout.

To honor the Great American Smokeout and Lung Cancer Awareness Month, smokers quit for a Day for Life

Friday, 13 November 2009 16:55 the National Cancer Institute, NNPA Special Commentary

(NNPA) - Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The death toll from smoking exceeds that from HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, motor vehicle collisions, suicide, and even homicide. In fact, 90 percent of lung cancers, the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, are caused by tobacco. Unfortunately lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among African American men and women. Mortality rates for lung cancer are highest among African American males.

EarthTalk: Greener travel and lodging options

Monday, 09 November 2009 15:53 Earth Talk From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: I’m a travel agent and our firm has several clients wanting to go with green vendors, including for travel (airline or rental car) and lodging. Our company is supportive so would like to know which airlines, hotels and car rental agencies are going affordably green? -- Carol Biggar, via e-mail

Five questions to ask at the prescription counter

Friday, 30 October 2009 15:25

It’s that time of year again: patients across the country are renewing their insurance and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. According to many health experts, now is a critical time for patients to examine their medications to be sure they continue to get what the doctor ordered.

Older drivers: Don't get caught in the dark

Thursday, 29 October 2009 15:52 George Rowan

(NNPA) - The end of Daylight Savings time on November 1, 2009 doesn’t just mean you’re getting an extra hour of sleep. Setting clocks back one hour also means an extra hour of night driving, which can be problematic for everyone, particularly older drivers.

(Health and Wellness) Working with kids, crowds, means increased flu/colds risk

Friday, 23 October 2009 17:00 Brandi Phillips

This year, the seasonal flu and H1N1 seem to be on everyone’s mind. If you work with kids or in a heavily populated area, you are at a higher risk of catching some form of the flu or common cold.
Last year during the week of 10/5/08, there were 30 cases of the flu reported nationwide. The week of 10/5/09, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), reported 215 cases of the flu nationwide in elementary schools.

Insurance at risk: Small business employees risk losing coverage

Tuesday, 20 October 2009 17:26

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and Small Business Administration Administrator Karen Mills today released a new report, Insurance at Risk: Small Business Employees Risk Losing Coverage. The report examines the health care status quo that has left employees at risk of losing their insurance and underscores the financial difficulties small businesses face when providing health insurance to their employees. The complete report is available now at www.HealthReform.gov.