http://independentmail.com/news/life/health/?partner=RSSAnderson Independent Mail Stories: Healthen-uslife/health/news/life/health/?partner=RSShttp://independentmail.com/feeds/headlines/life/health/2008-11-21T23:12:48.836930Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/01/bone-degeneration-likely-osteoporosis/?partner=RSSOsteoporosis referred to as a "silent" disease Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:58:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/01/bone-degeneration-likely-osteoporosis/?partner=RSSlife/columns397312008-11-01T20:58:002008-11-01T20:58:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Osteoporosis referred to as a "silent" disease<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Debbie Jackson ‘Bone degeneration’ likely osteoporosisAnderson Independent Mailbone-degeneration-likely-osteoporosishttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/sep/27/fall-calls-reseeding-fescue-lawns/?partner=RSSFollow these steps to fill in pockmarked areas of your lawn or thicken thinned-out areas Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:53:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/sep/27/fall-calls-reseeding-fescue-lawns/?partner=RSSlife/columns384572008-09-27T19:53:002008-09-27T19:53:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Follow these steps to fill in pockmarked areas of your lawn or thicken thinned-out areas <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Bob Polomski Fall calls for reseeding fescue lawnsAnderson Independent Mailfall-calls-reseeding-fescue-lawnshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/sep/27/learn-common-misconceptions-about-weight-loss/?partner=RSSMisconceptions about fat loss abound. Here are a few of the prevalent ones Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:51:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/sep/27/learn-common-misconceptions-about-weight-loss/?partner=RSSlife/columns384562008-09-27T19:51:002008-09-27T19:51:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Misconceptions about fat loss abound. Here are a few of the prevalent ones<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->John Defendis Learn the common misconceptions about weight lossAnderson Independent Maillearn-common-misconceptions-about-weight-losshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/aug/09/local-fibromyalgia-support-groups-are-hard-find/?partner=RSSIf you’re interested in helping individuals with fibromyalgia, you might consider organizing a support group in your area Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:12:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/aug/09/local-fibromyalgia-support-groups-are-hard-find/?partner=RSSlife/health368482008-08-09T23:12:002008-08-09T23:12:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008If you’re interested in helping individuals with fibromyalgia, you might consider organizing a support group in your area<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Debbie Jackson Local fibromyalgia support groups are hard to findAnderson Independent Maillocal-fibromyalgia-support-groups-are-hard-findhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/01/health-matters-debbie-jackson-explains-insomnia-an/?partner=RSSI have trouble sleeping. I wake up tired and feel awful all day. Is there anything I can do or take that will help? — A.J.F., ANDERSON Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/01/health-matters-debbie-jackson-explains-insomnia-an/?partner=RSSlife/columns345172008-06-01T00:00:002008-06-01T00:00:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008I have trouble sleeping. I wake up tired and feel awful all day. Is there anything I can do or take that will help? — A.J.F., ANDERSON<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Debbie Jackson Health Matters: Debbie Jackson explains insomnia and sleep apneaAnderson Independent Mailhealth-matters-debbie-jackson-explains-insomnia-anhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/25/your-personal-trainer-going-distance/?partner=RSS In boxing, “going the distance” means being conditioned and relentless so that you can last long enough to wear down your opponent and eventually win the fight. Sun, 25 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/25/your-personal-trainer-going-distance/?partner=RSSlife/columns345162008-05-25T00:00:002008-05-25T00:00:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008 In boxing, “going the distance” means being conditioned and relentless so that you can last long enough to wear down your opponent and eventually win the fight. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->John Defendis Your Personal Trainer: “Going the Distance”Anderson Independent Mailyour-personal-trainer-going-distancehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/11/anmed-sponsor-livestrong-program-cancer-survivors-/?partner=RSSOn Tuesday, Anderson residents are asked to 'LiveStrong' to fight cancer by wearing yellow. careyme@independentmail.com (Liz Carey)Sun, 11 May 2008 23:12:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/11/anmed-sponsor-livestrong-program-cancer-survivors-/?partner=RSSlife/health337042008-05-11T19:12:002008-05-11T19:12:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008On Tuesday, Anderson residents are asked to 'LiveStrong' to fight cancer by wearing yellow.ANDERSONLiz CareyAnMed to sponsor ‘LiveStrong’ program for cancer survivors TuesdayAnderson Independent Mailanmed-sponsor-livestrong-program-cancer-survivors-http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/10/my-mom-and-my-mission-life/?partner=RSSPlease take a moment today and give respect, love and thanks to every mother in the world for the great sacrifices they have made — first to give birth and then to raise their little gifts and blessings from God. As we celebrate mothers, I’d like to draw attention to the most important thing: our moms’ health, well-being, quality of life and longevity. Sun, 11 May 2008 02:50:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/10/my-mom-and-my-mission-life/?partner=RSSlife/health337212008-05-10T22:50:002008-05-10T22:50:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Please take a moment today and give respect, love and thanks to every mother in the world for the great sacrifices they have made — first to give birth and then to raise their little gifts and blessings from God. As we celebrate mothers, I’d like to draw attention to the most important thing: our moms’ health, well-being, quality of life and longevity.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->John Defendis 'My mom and my mission in life'Anderson Independent Mailmy-mom-and-my-mission-lifehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/02/hay-fever-most-common-allergy-us-and-full-bloom-ri/?partner=RSSSymptoms are similar to symptoms of the common cold. Sat, 03 May 2008 01:45:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/02/hay-fever-most-common-allergy-us-and-full-bloom-ri/?partner=RSSlife/columns333092008-05-02T21:45:002008-05-02T21:45:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Symptoms are similar to symptoms of the common cold.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Debbie Jackson Hay Fever is the most common allergy in the U.S., and is in full bloom right nowAnderson Independent Mailhay-fever-most-common-allergy-us-and-full-bloom-rihttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/29/quarter-babies-dont-have-proper-shots-study-claims/?partner=RSSMore than one in four babies are not properly vaccinated, according to a new study. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:16:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/29/quarter-babies-dont-have-proper-shots-study-claims/?partner=RSSlife/health333072008-04-29T13:16:002008-04-29T13:16:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008More than one in four babies are not properly vaccinated, according to a new study.WASHINGTONA quarter of babies don't have proper shots, study claimsAnderson Independent Mailquarter-babies-dont-have-proper-shots-study-claimshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/25/spoonful-sugar-may-help-keep-track-too/?partner=RSSMany of us don't take all of our medicines as prescribed, which can lead to bigger problems. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:32:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/25/spoonful-sugar-may-help-keep-track-too/?partner=RSSlife/health331942008-04-25T17:32:002008-04-25T17:32:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Many of us don't take all of our medicines as prescribed, which can lead to bigger problems.ANDERSONJohn StaedStudy finds we aren't so good at taking our medsAnderson Independent Mailspoonful-sugar-may-help-keep-track-toohttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/24/end-it-may-be-bacteria-get-us/?partner=RSSBacteria continue to evolve, and one day may win the battle over humans, a researcher writes. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:54:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/24/end-it-may-be-bacteria-get-us/?partner=RSSlife/health331102008-04-24T10:12:002008-04-24T09:54:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Bacteria continue to evolve, and one day may win the battle over humans, a researcher writes.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->John StaedIn the end, it may be bacteria that get usAnderson Independent Mailend-it-may-be-bacteria-get-ushttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/14/health-matters-resolving-sleep-issues-without-medi/?partner=RSSDr. Debbie Jackson explains the purpose of melatonin, and offers suggestions on how to get sleep easier and sleep better without the use of medications. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:02:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/14/health-matters-resolving-sleep-issues-without-medi/?partner=RSSlife/columns327182008-04-14T18:02:002008-04-14T18:02:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Dr. Debbie Jackson explains the purpose of melatonin, and offers suggestions on how to get sleep easier and sleep better without the use of medications.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Debbie Jackson Health Matters: Resolving sleep issues without medicationAnderson Independent Mailhealth-matters-resolving-sleep-issues-without-medihttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/08/your-personal-trainer-strive-every-day-reach-your-/?partner=RSSJohn Defendis challenges readers to strive toward reaching their full potential, starting today. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:35:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/08/your-personal-trainer-strive-every-day-reach-your-/?partner=RSSlife/columns324392008-04-08T10:35:002008-04-08T10:35:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008John Defendis challenges readers to strive toward reaching their full potential, starting today.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->John Defendis Your Personal Trainer: Strive every day to reach your potentialAnderson Independent Mailyour-personal-trainer-strive-every-day-reach-your-http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/07/relaxation-class-aims-destress-rejuvenate/?partner=RSSGentle music wafts through the air as students assume cross-legged lotus positions on their colored mats, in a classroom at the Anderson Area YMCA. With hands resting palms up on their knees, they sit quietly as instructor Heather Kline-Schaffer begins reading aloud. Today’s selection is from Deepak Chopra’s book, “Peace is the Way.” Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:33:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/07/relaxation-class-aims-destress-rejuvenate/?partner=RSSlife/health324042008-04-07T16:33:002008-04-07T16:33:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Gentle music wafts through the air as students assume cross-legged lotus positions on their colored mats, in a classroom at the Anderson Area YMCA. With hands resting palms up on their knees, they sit quietly as instructor Heather Kline-Schaffer begins reading aloud. Today’s selection is from Deepak Chopra’s book, “Peace is the Way.”<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Relaxation class aims to destress, rejuvenateAnderson Independent Mailrelaxation-class-aims-destress-rejuvenatehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/01/dr-debbie-jackson-new-treatment-fibromyalgia/?partner=RSSDr. Debbie Jackson answers a reader's question concerning new drug treatments for fibromyalgia, and a sufferer details his struggle with the chronic condition. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:14:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/01/dr-debbie-jackson-new-treatment-fibromyalgia/?partner=RSSlife/columns321562008-04-01T09:14:002008-04-01T09:14:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Dr. Debbie Jackson answers a reader's question concerning new drug treatments for fibromyalgia, and a sufferer details his struggle with the chronic condition.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Debbie Jackson Dr. Debbie Jackson: New treatment for fibromyalgiaAnderson Independent Maildr-debbie-jackson-new-treatment-fibromyalgiahttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/03/health-matters-rheumatic-disease-not-only-arthriti/?partner=RSSHealth columnist Debra Jackson explains the different categories of rheumatic disease. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:28:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/03/health-matters-rheumatic-disease-not-only-arthriti/?partner=RSSlife/columns309412008-03-03T18:28:002008-03-03T18:28:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Health columnist Debra Jackson explains the different categories of rheumatic disease.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Debbie Jackson Health Matters: Rheumatic disease is not only arthritisAnderson Independent Mailhealth-matters-rheumatic-disease-not-only-arthritihttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/25/ultra-fit-contest-winners-making-progress-toward-m/?partner=RSSJodi Burdette and Scott Reece are feeling and looking good as they work with fitness trainers at Coop's Health and Fitness. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:55:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/25/ultra-fit-contest-winners-making-progress-toward-m/?partner=RSSlife/columns306372008-02-25T16:55:002008-02-25T16:55:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Jodi Burdette and Scott Reece are feeling and looking good as they work with fitness trainers at Coop's Health and Fitness.ANDERSONJohn Defendis Ultra Fit contest winners making progress toward meeting fitness goalsAnderson Independent Mailultra-fit-contest-winners-making-progress-toward-mhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/18/health-matters-look-omega-3-supplements/?partner=RSSHealth columnist Debbie Jackson discusses omega-3 fish oil and its benefits to the body. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:31:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/18/health-matters-look-omega-3-supplements/?partner=RSSlife/columns302942008-02-18T17:31:002008-02-18T17:31:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Health columnist Debbie Jackson discusses omega-3 fish oil and its benefits to the body.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Debbie Jackson Health Matters: A look at omega-3 supplementsAnderson Independent Mailhealth-matters-look-omega-3-supplementshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/12/your-personal-trainer-guidelines-getting-fit-year/?partner=RSSHere are some tips to help you get a great, healthy body Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:10:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/12/your-personal-trainer-guidelines-getting-fit-year/?partner=RSSlife/columns300582008-02-12T21:10:002008-02-12T21:10:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Here are some tips to help you get a great, healthy body<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->John Defendis Your Personal Trainer: Guidelines for getting fit this yearAnderson Independent Mailyour-personal-trainer-guidelines-getting-fit-year