| Date | Title/Description |
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| 02/07 PulseBeat Health Articles
Scroll to read how stroke and heart disease differ for men and women, fire hazards of cigarette smoking and ideas/resources to quit.
Heart Disease & Stroke
She speaks from her heart. She gives from her heart. And all... |
| 11/06 PulseBeat Health Articles
Scan below to find out how to combat holiday stress, eat healthy during the holidays and prevent colds and flu.
Seeking Seasonal Serenity
By Joanna Hoskins, Ph.D., Psychologist
By the time the bags of Halloween candy
line the... |
| A Good Night's Sleep
Everyone deserves a good night’s sleep. If you suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome or think you may have Sleep Apnea or some other sleep disorder, why wait? Let the sleep professionals at McKenzie-Willamette’s Sleep Solutions Center help. Call... |
| A Young Vegetarian in the House
As early as age five, when he was pretty much eye-level with the supermarket meat display cases, my son LJ commented with disgust about the killing of innocent animals for food. I was amazed by his awareness at such a young age.
By... |
| Advanced Directive
In Oregon, a legislatively-approved Advance Directive form can be completed without the help of an attorney and may be changed whenever you choose. Your doctor and other medical professionals are legally and ethically bound to follow the instructions... |
| Avoid the Burn: Skin Cancer Protection
The good news is that Americans are becoming better at early detecting and reporting of suspicious skin growths, which might be melanomas (skin cancer). The bad news is that they continue to follow a sun-centered lifestyle that increases the risk of... |
| Bicycling Built For Fun (Bicycling Safety)
According to a March 2006 Bicycling Magazine article, Eugene is one of the top 21 cities in the United States for bicycling. In the same article, Portland was ranked as the overall best cycling city in the nation -- as well as #1 in cities under 1... |
| Child Passenger Safety
Riding in a motor vehicle is the most dangerous thing your child does -- no matter what his or her age. As a parent, you can do much to prevent serious injury or death by heeding the following tips on car safety.
Perhaps most important is... |
| Colds Versus Flu
What is the difference between a cold and the flu?The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar flu-like symptoms, it can be difficult to tell... |
| Debug Your Summer: How to Avoid Bites & Stings
Q. Why should I use insect repellent?A. Insect repellents can help reduce exposure to mosquito bites that may carry viruses such as West Nile virus that can cause serious illness and even death. Using insect repellent allows you to continue to play... |
| Fireworks Safety
Americans love to celebrate with fireworks. Fireworks used to be enjoyed only on Independence Day. Now in many parts of the country, fireworks are a mainstay of weddings, birthday parties, picnics and other occasions.
It is extremely important to... |
| Halloween Safety
By Dr. Todd Huffman, Pediatrician, 1442 South A Street, Springfield
The scariest part about Halloween is not the witches, goblins and monsters that come out to haunt our neighborhood. Rather, the most frightening thing is the danger of... |
| Healthy Habits for Young Girls
Did You Know?
Family Meals Help Girls Control Weight
A Minnesota study of 4,746 adolescents found that eating meals with the family prevented girls from following extreme weight control practices.
Girls who... |
| In the Swim: Water Safety
Water activities are a favorite part of summer for many. To ensure a safe, good time, follow these tips from the Oregon State Marine Board:
· Boaters should make sure their skill and equipment is... |
| Integrated Treatment for Substance Abuse
Effective Strategies for Managing Patients with Substance Abuse: One Community’s Journey... |
| Making Healthy Food Choices
Making Healthy Food Choices
By Dr. Todd Huffman, Pediatrician
Americans are getting about one-third of their calories from outside the home. We’re eating out twice as often as we did thirty years ago, and restaurant foods are an important... |
| Medicine & the Media
Your child is sick or hurt and the first thought on your mind is, "How can I make my child better?" That's natural. No parent wants his or her child to suffer. So how do you decide what medicines to give or treatments to try?
Aside from your... |
| Pandemic Flu
During the week of May 8, 2006, the White House released its pandemic influenza implementation plan. Television network ABC aired a movie, Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America, on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, 8 p.m. Eastern time. Information on the movie... |
| Prevention & Treatment for a Serious Infection: MRSA
You may be familiar with the term "Staph infection, and you may know that Staph is short for Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria commonly carried on the skin or in the nose of about 30 percent of healthy people. But did you know that some Staph germs,... |
| Required Vaccines
What schools and children's facilities require shots?Shots are required by law for children in attendance at public and private schools, preschools, child care facilities, and Head Start programs. Nearly every place that provides care for a child... |
| Respiratory Virus (RSV)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of both upper and lower respiratory infection in children and adults in throughout the winter and into spring. While RSV can occur almost any time of year, the months between December and April are... |
| Save ER for True Emergencies
After a bee stings your daughter's friend as she plays in your yard, she suddenly finds it difficult to breathe. Your husband feels numb on one side of his body and is having a hard time speaking.
In either case, your thoughts should turn... |
| Signs of Stroke
During a barbecue, Ingrid stumbled and fell -- she assured everyone that she was fine. She said, "I just tripped over a brick because of my new shoes." The other guests helped her clean up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared... |
| Spring Brings Pollen
It's that time of year again. The trees are blooming, the grass is growing, the noses are running, and the eyes are itching. Ah, spring in the Willamette Valley! As with most good things in life, the early spring we enjoy here in the valley as... |
| StrepThroat
Particularly prevalent among children ages 5 to 15, strep throat is an infection from group A streptococcus bacteria. It’s one of the few sore throats which can and should be treated with antibiotics. Failure to do so can increase the risk of a much... |
| Take Charge of the Foods You Eat
For much of human history, people struggled daily to attain enough food to live. In developed countries today, our relationship with food has become far more complex. Food is relatively cheap, overly abundant and is no longer just about survival, but... |
| Urinary Tract Health for Men & Women
Click on the links below for specific articles about urinary tract health:
Prostate Health
Prolapse & Urinary Incontinence: Do I have It?
Going Healthy
Kegel Exercises
Resources for Urinary Tract Health
American Urogynecologic... |
| Walking -- the Exercise for Everyone
Study after study has shown the benefits of exercise. Health care officials feel they just can't say it enough. Start Exercising -- you'll feel better, think more clearly, possibly live longer -- and you might even lose a few pounds/inches. For many... |