Hangover myths and remedies from a 1960s Navy practice
A retrospective look explains hangovers arise mainly from dehydration and alcohol's diuretic effects. It notes vitamins and water aid recovery, lists drinks with higher congener content to avoid, and debunks myths like coffee soberizing or hair of the dog. It cites experts and suggests pacing, food, and rest to prevent and treat hangovers.
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Jean Prescott Knight Ridder
U.S. Navy
U.S
British Medical Journal
Ian Calder
National Hospital For Neurosurgery
Realistic New Year resolutions guidance from Columbia experts
Columbia health professionals advise setting attainable goals for 2003 fitness and smoking quits. Experts emphasize small steps, support networks, and avoiding self-criticism to sustain change beyond January.
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Knight Ridder Newspap
Columbia
S.C
Waddell
Cindy Carter
Hollings Cancer Center
Medical University of South Carolina
Community Health Support Groups and Classes List
Diabetes Support Group meets 6 30 p m Thursday in Mercytown City first floor conference room. Mended Hearts gathers 7 p m Thursday at First Baptist Cedar Rapids. Speaker Michelle Caltett of American Heart Association on First Responder Cardiac Services. Parkinson's Support Group 1 30 p m Friday at St. Luke's Hospital Room 163 Cedar Rapids. Brain Injury Support Group 7 9 p m Monday Jan 6 at St. Luke's Schwartz Center Cedar Rapids speaker Ann Fritz Goodwill. Wellness Solution Orientation 9 30 11 30 am Saturday at St Luke's Center for Health and Well Being Cedar Rapids preregister (319) 369 8161. Infant Massage Class 1 3 p m Sundays Jan 5 26 Mercy North Iowa City babies 2 weeks 7 months cost 30 per family.
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Mercytown City
First Baptist Church
Northland Ave
Cedar Rapids
Michelle Caltett
American Heart Association
Parkinson’s
St. Luke's Hospital
St. Luke's Schwartz Center
Ann Fritz
Goodwill
Luke's Center For Health and Well-Being
First Ave
Mercy North
Iowa City
Study enrollments for hot flashes in breast cancer survivors
A Cedar Rapids oncology project seeks participants to compare progesterone with an antidepressant for hot flashes in women with a history of breast cancer DCIS or LCIS. Must be disease-free and hot flashes for at least one month. Contact Shana Coker at 319 363-2690 Ext 321.
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LCIS
Cedar Rapids
Shana Coker
Performance sport all terrain ski for advanced skiers
An all terrain performance ski designed for intermediate and advanced skiers. It emphasizes fast turning on a variety of groomed runs and moguls, aiming to handle varied conditions with agility and control.
How to choose a fitness center you can trust
Sandtveit seeks a convenient gym with basics plus free yoga and a trainer evaluation. Experts urge a center offering weight loss analysis, body fat measurement, cardio and strength zones, clean locker rooms, and reliable equipment. Look for certified trainers and aerobics staff with ACSM NSCA ACE or IDA credentials.
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Sandtveit
Adam Campbell
Men’s Health Magazine
New York
Campbell
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