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- It’s that time: Don’t let allergies limit life
- March 19, 2013
- Have you been taking decongestants for weeks and you still can’t get rid of the runny nose and itchy eyes? Ronald E. Weiner, M.D. at Asthma Allergy and Rheumatology Associates, P.A., said you likely aren’t getting any better because you’re not being treated for the correct illness. It isn’t a cold, it’s allergies. By Meagan Thomas
- Go-Getter: Try yoga
- March 18, 2013
- Yoga is one of many healthy ways to relieve that stress, and it’s affordable.
- KU, LMH partner for pilot program to decrease hospital readmissions
- March 12, 2013
- Being released after hospitalization doesn’t always mean the patient is back to normal health and often patients with chronic diseases are re-hospitalized within the same month. Lawrence Memorial Hospital and the Kansas University School of Social Welfare Office of Aging and Long Term Care are conducting a pilot program to see if they can decrease that number and increase the overall quality of life for patients living with chronic diseases. By Meagan Thomas
- Double Take: Breaking up is hard but necessary
- March 11, 2013
- Last month we discussed rules for romance, the first of which was to consider dating a process of figuring out who you don’t belong with. This comes up no less than 10 times a week in my office. It’s a rule that’s obviously true yet hard to follow, and if you’re going to put it to good use, breaking up will become a major part of your search for true love.
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital, KU Med prepared for ‘nightmare bacteria,’ officials say
- March 8, 2013
- Officials at area hospitals say they’ve seen very few infections from “nightmare bacteria” that prompted national warnings earlier this week, and they’re doing everything they can to keep it that way. By Matt Erickson
- Lawrence dentists use sedation to calm, relax patients
- March 5, 2013
- Some people are scared of the dark, others are scared of heights and then there are people who are afraid of the dentist. For those anxious to get any work done to their mouths, different types of sedation dentistry are becoming more available, which make a trip to the dentist less scary and sometimes even relaxing. By Meagan Thomas
- Go-Getter: Try boxing
- March 4, 2013
- Swimsuit season is on its way, so now is the time to get in shape. Boxing is a great workout that also teaches fighting techniques, which can be useful for self-defense or fun in the boxing ring.
- ‘Treat yourself’ to healthy eating
- March 4, 2013
- Moderation is best for long-term weight loss. It’s also a rule to keep in mind when visiting restaurants.
- Lawrence professionals give spring break safety, health tips
- February 26, 2013
- Snow storms and cold weather make winter feel as if it’s never ending, but for many, spring break is only a few weeks away. The ways students prep for spring break aren’t always best for them, but professionals in Lawrence have healthier and safer alternatives to get ready for a week on the beach. By Meagan Thomas
- Pipefitter healing from accident that doctor couldn’t believe he survived
- February 23, 2013
- Dennis Wingert is recovering from multiple broken bones after a piece of industrial air conditioning weighing more than 7,700 pounds fell on top of him. Dennis is lucky to be alive and his optimism and positive outlook are helping him to recover. By Meagan Thomas
- Study touts benefits of midwife-led birth centers
- February 22, 2013
- Conducted by the American Association of Birth Centers, the national study shows that women who receive care at midwife-led birth centers incur lower medical costs and are less likely to have cesarean births than women who give birth at hospitals. By Rob Roberts
- LMH likely won’t decide until summer about opening wellness center at Rock Chalk Park
- February 20, 2013
- Leaders with Lawrence Memorial Hospital said it probably will be this summer before the hospital decides whether it wants to open a wellness center in the city’s proposed $25 million recreation center. By Chad Lawhorn
- Shopping, cooking for one requires planning
- February 19, 2013
- Grocery shopping and cooking meals for a large family every night can be a difficult feat, but shopping and cooking for one person can be just as difficult. By Meagan Thomas
- Whooping cough outbreak subsides, but flu still going strong
- February 13, 2013
- Douglas County health officials say the number of pertussis cases is nearly back to normal. But state and federal agencies say the flu is still widespread in Kansas. By Peter Hancock
- Students jump into heart health education
- February 12, 2013
- During physical education at Langston Hughes School, P.E. teacher Reenie Stogsdill has her students jog two laps around the gym before sitting in lines. Stogsdill uses February, which is American Heart Month, to remind her students how lucky they are to be able to take that quick run at the beginning of class. By Meagan Thomas
