Cold statistics spark hope in cancer fight and rising risks
This column highlights data from the American Cancer Society 2001 edition noting 97 million adults overweight and 47 million smokers, with cancer deaths and risks rising from obesity and smoking. It cites shifts in survival from 60 percent in 2001 and warns about gender, race, and family history factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
America
U.S
U S food guidelines ignore enjoying what we eat
The piece contrasts U S dietary guidance with abroad where enjoyment is encouraged. It cites research on iron absorption tied to attitude toward food and flavor, noting Sweden Thai comparisons and a Norse lutefisk example, and questions how non Norwegians digest lutefish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Rosie Mestel
Los Angeles Times
Health & Nutrition Newsletter
Tufts University
Britain
Australia
South Korea
Thailand
Vietnam
Norway
Health notes and community wellness events list
A community health notes page lists multiple programs at St Luke's Hospital, Mercy facilities, and area centers. Activities include weight loss surgery support, blood drives at Iowa Memorial Union and Old Capitol Mall, grief support for children, easy breathing groups, Yes You Can fitness program with trainer Laura Wroblewski, tai chi classes at Mercy Fitness Center and Red Room, plus American Red Cross CPR and first aid courses with dates, locations, fees, and required pre registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Michelle Novak
St. Luke's
St. Luke's Hospital
Medical Plaza
Laura Wroblewski
American Red Cross
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Roadmap for Reiki at Cedar Rapids Library
A Cedar Rapids Public Library program titled A Roadmap for Reiki delivers a 90 minute hands on demonstration in Beems Auditorium next Monday at 630 PM. Karen J Fox a certified Reiki practitioner from Iowa City leads the session as part of the four part Holistic Healing Series and explains Reiki history and treatment steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Fox
Tioner
Iowa City Free Medical Clinic
Hearing aids and cell phones compatible issues discussed
FCC rules in 1999 push hearing aid compatible phones and reveal interference concerns. Users face user and bystander interference with digital phones while analog phones show less impact. Advice includes consulting ASHA audiologists, checking service provider policies, and contacting Iowa licensing boards for hearing aid information. Connie Inman, a speech pathologist, provides contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FCC
Iowa
Board of Examiners For
Department of Public Health
Lucas State
Des Moines
Strength training boosts fat loss and bone health for women
Wayne Westcott shows four months of weight training raise glucose utilization by 23 percent, lower blood pressure, and ease low mood. Tufts studies link weight training with 44 percent more fat loss than diet alone, while Ball State data note better calcium retention. Proper, progressive lifting with expert guidance maximizes gains and reduces injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Westcott
Tufts University
Dixie Stanforth
University of Texas In Austin
Stanforth
Miriam E. Nelson
Bantam Doubleday Dell
Journal of the American Medical Association
Dave Pearson
Ball State Lab
Pearson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gazetteonline. Com
Ruedyafyiowa
Infi.net
Shirley Ruedy
Heartland Center For
First Ave. SE
Suite
Iowa Memorial Union
Old Capitol Mall
Grant Wood Chapter
42Nd St. NE
St. Luke’s Schwartz Center
Mercy Fitness
Town & Country
Mercy Medical Center
Red Room
C.R. Library
Federal Communications
Connie Inman
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Chelsea Dr
Connieinman
Hotmail
Ed Abry
Abby Hearing Aid Center
Center Pt. Rd
Net
USA
10Th St. SE