Vegetarianism on the rise before disease warnings
A 2000 Vegetarians Resource Group survey shows about 6.9 million Americans identify as vegetarians, up from 2.7 million in 1997. Dietitian Katherine Mulligan of Ohio State University notes beans soy and tofu can meet protein needs and that vegetarians may have lower risks for several chronic diseases when choosing lower cholesterol and saturated fat options.
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Vegetarian Resource Group
Katherine Mulligan
Ohio State University
American Dietetic Assn
Mulligan
Lawrence Dentist Introduces In-Office CEREC Restorations
Lawrence dentist Joseph Gatti is the first in the area to offer CEREC CAD/CAM tooth restorations in a single session. Since May 2000 his office at 3320 Clinton Parkway Court Suite 110 has completed about 320 restorations for 180 to 200 patients using metal-free ceramic crowns and veneers. Patients avoid impressions and lab delays with chair side CAD CAM.
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Joseph Gatti
Lawrence
Gatti
Clinton Parkway Court
Anxiety attacks at theme parks cited by Riverside expert
Palm Springs resident Marilyn Gellis recalls her first major panic at Disneyland in the 1970s. She later founded the Institute for Phobic Awareness. Experts say panic attacks affect about one in 75 Americans and can be triggered by thrills and fear in crowded places like amusement parks and malls.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Marilyn Gellis
Disneyland
Gellis
Red Cross
Institute For
Assa
Gene Berg
Southern California
Berg
Stretching Aids Parkinsons Patients In Lawrence Group Sessions
The Lawrence Parkinson Support Group led by Janet Hamburg at First Presbyterian Church conducts monthly stretches and exercises to keep limbs limber. Therapists and participants stress breathing, shoulder wriggling, and calf stretches to counter stiffness and improve mobility amid Parkinsons progression.
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Janet Hamburg
Kansas University
Lawrence Parkinson
First Presbyterian Church
Clinton Parkway
Hamburg
Pozdro
Parkinson's Awareness Month events and details across Kansas
Lawrence City Commission will proclaim April as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Gov. Graves will issue the same proclamation for Kansas. Health Check 2001 reports air at 6 and 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays on 6News and online. A Parkinson's Support Group meets April 17 at First Presbyterian Church. An Education Symposium is set for April 21 at 9 a.m. to noon at the Doubletree Hotel Overland Park. For more information call (913) 341-8828.
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Akres
Lawrence
Bill Graves
Kansas
Snn Hall
Ljworld.com
Parkinson's
First Presbyterian Church
Clinton Parkway
Doubletree Hotel
College Blvd
Overland Park
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