Health

Learning to exercise restraint

A column by Tanya Isch Caylor - 5|14

After a 500-yard swim, 4-mile “no coasting allowed” bike ride and 2-mile run, I'm scheduled to spend the evening at a pizza party.

You Docs: Helping a parent when is it time to stop driving

A column by Drs. Mehmet Oz, Mike Roizen - 5|14

Q: My dad is in his mid-80s and only drives a couple of times a week, but I think it might be time to ask him for the keys. What's the best way to handle this? — Dave R., Miami

Sunburn study highlights dangers of tanning

From The Associated Press - 5|14

ATLANTA — The warnings about skin cancer from too much sun don't seem to be getting through.

Health Briefs: HPV info sessions, cancer screenings

By Natalia Bethea - 5|14

IPFW Department of Nursing and the Lafayette Street Family Health Clinic will sponsor free Human Papilloma Virus sessions at 6:30-7:30 tomorrow Zion Lutheran Church, Bauer Hall, 2313 S. Hanna St., and 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• US panel backs 1st pill to block HIV infection 5|11
• Sessions offered for teens and parents on HPV disease 5|9
• Planned Parenthood offers free Pap tests 5|8
• Health Sentinel: Knowledge about your medical care becoming increasingly important 5|7
• You Docs: Advice on use of allergy drops and ovarian cancer screening 5|7
• Nutrition advice: Five underrated strategies for losing weight 5|7
• Health briefs: Celiac support group meets; mobile mammography stops listed 5|7
• Pedal for fun, competition at Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle event 5|4
• ADA-Indiana hosts conference May 15 5|4
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• For your kids’ safety, put mulch or other soft material under the swingset 4|30
• Vintage stroke gives would-be swimmer hope 4|30
• Nutrition advice: Consumer Reports experts talks about sustainable food production 4|30
• Health Briefs 4|30
• Expert offers advice on helping those who are dying or grieving 4|26
• You Docs: Stress reduction helps control cancer, and advice on generic vs. brand-name drugs 4|23
• Health briefs 4|23
• Families working to overcome the stigma, challenges faced by young adults with a mental illness 4|23