Archive for February, 2012

Patients’ Rights Vote Delayed

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

House Republican leaders said on Wednesday they may put off a vote on a far-reaching patients’ bill of rights until at least September in a bid ?to shore up shaky support for a version favored by President Bush or strike a bipartisan compromise.

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Summer Literacy

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Q. I want to try to do something this summer to promote literacy and nurture creativity in my 4-year-old, but I want it to be fun, not a chore. It should be something we can both enjoy. (more…)

Helping Your Doctor Help You

Monday, February 20th, 2012

To get the most from your health professionals, you’ll need to meet them halfway — meaning, you need to take more of an active role in managing your own health. (more…)

David’s Journal Week One. Part 2

Friday, February 17th, 2012

David,

Thank you for your first week of food records and the insight into your eating patterns. You seem to have grasped the hunger level scale. It appears that you usually eat when you are appropriately hungry, and tend to stop when you’re satisfied.

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David’s Journal Week One. Part 1

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Hello,

Because of an unusually heavy work schedule during the early part of this week, I wasn’t able to even read the initial e-mail from you until Tuesday evening. I did try to follow your recommendations thereafter, and I hope to do better next week.

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Fibromyalgia Helped Most by Exercise

Monday, February 13th, 2012

A new study finds that people with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterized by pain in the muscles and tissues around joints, are helped more by exercise than by medication or alternative treatments. (more…)

Is ‘Eclipse’ a Safer Smoke

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

In a bold and unprecedented initiative, the R.J. Reynolds tobacco company last week launched an advertising campaign for a cigarette that they claim poses a reduced risk of causing cancers and some lung disorders. The ads will promote the brand — Eclipse — as being the second best option to quitting.

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Clean Up Planning and Tips

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Clean-Up Planning and Tips

Before you begin, explain to your child that clean-up time is part of the artistic process. (more…)