Health, Medicine And Fitness

OSU researcher wins grants for HIV research

Federal stimulus money helps bankroll more than $2 million awarded in grants

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Study seeks to target that 'ab flab'

Researcher says more than 60 percent of American women have 'abdominal obesity'

Oct 26, 2009 | 10:10 am | Loading…

Study: Natural compounds may have role in cancer therapy

Research from OSU's Linus Pauling Institute suggests that natural compounds may partner with chemotherapeutic drugs in cancer therapy

Aug 31, 2009 | 9:35 am | Loading…

Urgent care centers an option

While hoping for improvements in the economy, many people are tempted to put off health care n and health care expenses.

May 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Exercise is a way of life

How do I stay fit? The answer is simple, but before I give the answer I want to comment on the question.

May 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Exercising gives energy

I recently gained and lost 80 pounds.

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Nia brings energy, flexibility and joy

The last time I couldn't face another monotonous fitness routine hoping to regain sanity, increase stamina and look good, I took a Nia class from Monica Whipple. That was in 2004 and I haven't looked back.

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Triple “E” a great routine

I'm 67 years old, and Triple "E" is my fitness routine: eat simply, exercise, and ease the mind through meditation and humor. I avoid rich foods, dairy, and meat. I do Tai Chi regularly, walk four to six days a week, and dance a lot - all kinds of dance, but mainly I line dance, three tim…

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Daily life offers plenty of exercise opportunities

We find that with the plethora of outdoor-related activities offered in this town and the bicycle-friendly infrastructure there is no need to join a gym in order to stay fit. Many of our local errands are easily accomplished by bicycle. For food shopping we have large panniers and a bike …

May 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Family, groups can offer weight-loss support

Beginning at the age of 25, I slowly gained weight. For about the next 20 years, I went through a cycle of gaining weight and then losing it. In October 2003, after weighing my highest ever at 197 pounds, I joined Taking Off Pounds Sensibly in Philomath. TOPS is an international weight lo…

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Forest is nature’s gym

I stay fit by running the 6.75-mile Nettleton Road loop with my dog Violet in MacDonald Forest.

May 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Daily workouts important

I have exercised daily since I was 16. Of course in college I let it go one year and gained the freshman 20 (haha). Then I realized the importance of working out daily. Thus I worked out at 6 a.m. every day even in college at Texas Tech University.

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Children keep us active

Well, for starters, my 3-year-old son helps keep me active!

May 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Benton Center classes appeal to students of all ages

Spanning the generations is one of the things that Linn-Benton Community College's Benton Center does extremely well! During any given term, Benton Center Community Education offers between 30 and 40 varied physical fitness classes, with student ages ranging from teens to people over 90.

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Rowing a physical, mental sport

By many standards, I am truly a latent athlete. I grew up learning how to swim and play a little tennis.

May 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

To Your Health Quiz

Title: To Your Health Quiz Date: February 17th, 2009 Test your health knowledge with this quiz, that comes from stories in the February 2009 edition of To Your Health.

Feb 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

You are my sunshine, Vitamin D

Vitamin D has long been recognized as a major bone-building nutrient, required for calcium absorption and bone health.

Dec 07, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

How to eat the good fats

Dieters often fear fat, but it actually is crucial to good health. The trick is to eat foods with the right kinds of fat and avoid the others. Some tips from nutritionists:

Sep 28, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Study: Advertisers target blacks with bad food messages

Researchers have identified a new culprit - food marketers - to help explain why overweight and obesity rates are higher among blacks (68.9 percent) than among whites (59.5 percent), according to statistics reported by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

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Walking boosts brain function

Walking is good for your head.

Sep 28, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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