Finding a Personal Trainer for Plus-Size Women
Reader seeks a personal trainer with expertise in safe weight loss and weight training for significantly overweight women. Preference for orthopedic and injury prevention focus, non-diet-supplement approach, and potential hospital-based referral options. Mentions books, resources, and YWCA programs as avenues. no endorsements.
Heart disease remains top killer of women say doctors
Dr Maureen Lowery of the University of Miami warns heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, eclipsing all cancers. A new University of Miami Institute for Women's Health aims to educate patients and doctors, emphasize prevention, and provide integrated care across osteoporosis adolescent health obstetrics cervical cancer and HIV/AIDS.
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Miami
United States
Maureen Lowery
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center
Lowery
Florida Keys
University of Miami
Institute For Women’s Health
Leo Twiggs
Gail Haldeman
Heart disease dangers for women rise with risk factors
Anan disease disproportionately affects women and worsens with smoking obesity and inactivity. Diabetes drives many cases as Cyteria Braddy, 52, navigates tests after chest pains. Doctors urge awareness since women present different symptoms and often receive inadequate evaluation. The Women’s Health Initiative expands research on hormones, diet, and supplements across 160000 participants.
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Cyteria Braddy
Lowery
Braddy
UM/Jackson
Calendar items for health groups and screenings
Calendar listings for Alzheimer’s and arthritis support groups, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, coping with cancer and diabetic support meetings. Locations include Du Quoin Metropolis Herrin Benton Marion Carbondale Mount Vernon Chester and Carbondale. Contact numbers provided for each event.
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du Quoin
Kathleen Thayer
Magnolia Manor
Metropolis
Teresa Evans
Thur
Friendship Care Center
Herrin
Pam Garris
Good Samaritan Regional Health Center
Mount Vernon
Memorial Hospital
Chester
Jeanette Croney
Kim Fedderke
Recycling guide expands to Sundays in Benton area
A monthly recycling feature moves to Sundays in the HELP section starting Sept 2. Listings show multiple Benton area locations with hours, contacts, and accepted materials including ferrous and nonferrous metals, batteries, paper, plastics, and glass. Entities include Heartland Metal Recycling, Joplin's Salvage, Carlundale and several county recycling centers across Jackson, Johnson, Randolph, Union, and Williamson counties.
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Franklin County
Benton
Heartland Metal
Illinois
Joplin
Plumfield
Freeman
West Frankfort
Shelby’s
Auto Salvage
T.A. Pollack Co., Inc
S. Taft
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Karco Scrap Recycling
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PLP
Battery Supply Industrial
Southern Recycling Center
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Randolph County
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W. Myrtle
Baldwin
Horrell Distributing Co
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Carterville
R & K Tires
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Raben Tire and Auto Service
Reaco Battery Service Corp
Johnston City
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Marion Memorial Hospital
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