Health
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Knoxnews: Health and Fitness
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Local cyclist John LaMacchia races the clock aiming for 2015 Senior Olympics #
Athletes come in all shapes and sizes and, for John LaMacchia, at all ages. At 55 this East Knoxville resident is challenging his endurance and stamina with hopes set on the 2015 Senior Olympics National Championships in the 5K cycling event. But first he must tackle the Tennessee State Senior ...
Posted: May 23, 2013 at 5:32 p.m.
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Off the couch: Active options for May 24 and beyond #
TAKE A HIKE
Posted: May 23, 2013 at 5:32 p.m.
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Sweet 2.5-mile hike to Cummins Falls leads to a top 10 swimming hole #
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Since we started this hiking column four years ago, Adam Brimer and I have visited some outstanding waterfalls. Laurel Falls and Abrams Falls, both in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, are postcard classics, while Wildcat Falls, in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area, is a remote mountain jewel ...
Posted: May 2, 2013 at 6:01 p.m.
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Off the couch: Active options, May 3 and beyond #
HOSTA SALE
Posted: May 2, 2013 at 5:01 p.m.
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Survey: Will you be alive in 10 years? #
It turns out that answering 12 simple yes or no questions can give you a decent idea of whether you're going to be alive in 10 years, at least if you're older than 50. University of California, San Francisco researchers have created an index that may help predict the chances ...
Posted: April 28, 2013 at 8:31 a.m.
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Oakridger: Health
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10 Simple Tips to Allergy-Proof Your Home #
Simple steps make breathing easier in spring
Posted: May 16, 2013 at 11:31 p.m.
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Treating rotator cuff tears #
The rotator cuff consists of four muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and allow movement in different directions.
Posted: May 16, 2013 at 11:31 p.m.
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Health: New MMC Gastroenterologist discusses risk factors & triggers #
Eating a healthy diet is important, especially if you are one of the 30 million Americans with gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD occurs when a faulty valve between the stomach and esophagus allows stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus.Sounds painful — and it is."Those who suffer from GERD can ...
Posted: May 16, 2013 at 11:31 p.m.
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Simple Skin Care Tips #
Five tips to improve your summer skin
Posted: May 2, 2013 at 1:31 a.m.
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Caregivers: The next generation #
Anderson County Youth Leadership recently visited Methodist Medical Center for their class Healthcare Day.
Posted: April 25, 2013 at 8:31 p.m.
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WBIR: Health
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Diners badly underestimate calories in fast-food meals #
Many diners are gobbling far more calories in their fast-food meals than they realize, a new study shows.
Posted: May 23, 2013 at 9:30 p.m.
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McDonald's CEO bawled-out by 9-year-old #
McDonald's needs kids more than today's kids need McDonald's.
Posted: May 23, 2013 at 5 p.m.
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Medic hosting Parrothead blood drive on Thursday #
Since we're heading into the busy Memorial Day weekend, Medic wants to make sure they have plenty of blood on hand, in case local hospitals need it for emergencies.
Posted: May 23, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.
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Birth control coverage up for federal appeal #
Contraception coverage by for-profit companies faces a prominent test in Denver.
Posted: May 23, 2013 at 10 a.m.
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N. Kentucky health department stops well-child exams #
The health department in northern Kentucky says it plans to stop offering well-child visits because Medicaid no longer offers reimbursement for them.
Posted: May 21, 2013 at 11 a.m.
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