health

When quitting becomes a matter of life and death
Health, Inspiration, Survivor Stories
Jon DePaolis 
May 12, 2017
For Donna Lee, it took just five months of catastrophe to break a habit formed more than 40 years ago. Lee, an administrative assistant for Westinghou...
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FARE Walk for Food Allergy raises awareness
Active Life, Health, Inspiration, ...
Danny Ciamprone 
May 12, 2017
Every time Sarah Burger drops her son off at day care, she says a prayer to keep him safe. “He’s not in my own bubble of safety where I know there's n...
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The magic of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Active Life, Health, Inspiration
Jon DePaolis 
May 12, 2017
Nalene Hamilton is steadfast in assuring she is not a serious runner. But for the 31-year-old South Carolinian, the proof is on the pavement. Hamilton...
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IRMC recognizes employee innovation
Health
Steve Metsch 
May 12, 2017
What better way to improve a company than to ask the people who work there for suggestions? This was the idea Steve Leuschel, operational excellence c...
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IRMC teams up with global tech leader
Health
Mark Richards 
May 12, 2017
Technology has, in many ways, established a firm grip on our lives. Whether it’s the latest phone upgrade, the newest games or how we watch TV, very f...
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‘Smart’ medicines are changing the game
Health
Steve Metsch 
May 12, 2017
It started with a swollen and balky knee for Janet Bayne. Bayne’s knee would give out without warning when she walked, sending her to the ground. Her ...
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Exploring the field of physiatry
Health
Steve Metsch 
May 12, 2017
Type “physiatry” into any search engine and you might come across this definition from the American Academy for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: ...
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Spring Welcome: The season of new beginnings
Health
Amanda Augustine 
May 12, 2017
Spring is here! Gone are the gray days of winter and cabin fever. It’s time for spring cleaning inside and out. This year, make time for “spring clean...
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Go with your gut: exploring the world of fermentation
Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...
Alex Keown 
May 05, 2017
The gut. It’s not the most glamorous part of the human body. In fact, we’re often trying to cover it up. But it’s time to start paying attention, beca...
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Dealing with and reversing a pre-diabetes diagnosis
Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...
JoAnne K. Clobus 
May 04, 2017
Diabetes is a health care nightmare in the United States. Eighty-six million Americans have pre-diabetes, and only 10 percent of them are aware of the...
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