A new study finds that finds that even men employed in sedentary jobs get more daily physical activity than unemployed men, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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Workout tips for beating the heat
Heat-related illnesses are the No. 1 weather-related killer, accounting for about 700 deaths a year. A USA Today article points out that people should go easy with their workouts during the dog days of summer.
Finding a doctor who takes Medicare
Many seniors have trouble finding a doctor in their area who accepts Medicare. The Los Angeles Times gives guidance for how to deal with the problem, and though the article is geared slightly toward California readers, the advice can translate to residents of any state.
Daily habits to deal with chronic pain
As many as one person in every three is experiencing chronic pain. WebMD provides tips on how to deal with it in your daily routines.
Price cut for pre-existing conditions
On Friday, the Obama administration cut the premiums by up to 40 percent in special high-risk insurance plans that the federal government is running in 17 states for people with pre-existing medical conditions, Kaiser Health News reports. In Georgia, the premium reduction is 15.5 percent.
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Circumcision usually a beneficial step for newborn boys
Dr. Bob Wiskind has practiced general pediatrics in Atlanta for more than 20 years. He was a longtime board member of Kids Health First, a pediatric IPA, and currently serves as president of the Georgia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. For thousands of years male infants have been circumcised for religious reasons. (The [...]
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Managing concussions in children and adolescents
Dr. Bob Wiskind has practiced general pediatrics in Atlanta for more than 20 years. He was a longtime board member of Kids Health First, a pediatric IPA, and currently serves as president of the Georgia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Concussions can happen at any age if a person falls or is struck [...]
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Controlling mosquitoes and preventing West Nile virus
Dr. Mark Kishel is a pediatrician and an executive with more than 30 years of health care experience. He currently serves as managing medical director for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia.
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Prevention of flu much better than treatment
Dr. Bob Wiskind has practiced general pediatrics in Atlanta for more than 20 years. He was a longtime board member of Kids Health First, a pediatric IPA, and currently serves as president of the Georgia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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