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Somerset County church news for May 11
Middlecreek COB "Mirroring Mother's Virtue" will be the message at the Middlecreek Church of the Brethren this week in celebration of Mother's Day. It will be given by the Rev. John Stoner. The Rev. Linda Stoner will serve as worship leader. The...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Tom Brown, Somerset County (Maryland), Arts and Culture, Easter
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Stroke: The Risks And Warning Signs
Stroke Center medical director, The Hospital of Central ConnecticutNearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, and more than 137,000 people die from a stroke. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States. This unfortunate situation could be improved if people knew more about stroke warning signs and...Tags: High Cholesterol, Blood Disorders, Sickle Cell Disease, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Diseases and Illnesses
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Marijuana tied to better blood sugar control
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who had used marijuana in the past month had smaller waists and lower levels of insulin resistance - a diabetes precursor - than those who never tried the drug, in a new study. The findings, based on surveys and blood...Tags: Recreational Substance Use, Lifestyle and Leisure, Science and Technology, Medical Research, Drugs and Medicines
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Weight-loss seminar set
Sanford Aberdeen’s Dr. Stewart Rendon will present a free weight loss surgery seminar Tuesday and May 21. Both seminars start at 7 p.m. The first is at the Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center conference room. The May 21 seminar is at Bethlehem...Tags: Overweight, Sleep Apnea, Diabetes, Weight
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Exclusive-'Workplace wellness' fails bottom line, waistlines -RAND
ReutersBy Sharon Begley NEW YORK, May 26(Reuters) - A long-awaited report on workplace wellness programs, which has still not been publicly released, delivers a blow to the increasingly popular efforts, Reuters has learned, casting doubt on a pillar of the...Tags: Finance, Employment Opportunities, Symptoms, Economy, Business and Finance, Health Care Reform (2009)
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Lighter and healthier: Man maintains weight-loss, rids himself of diabetes
marieg@herald-mail.comFor most of Bill Kesecker’s 64 years, he struggled with his weight. He lost and gained, lost and gained — but kept trying to maintain. There were high-protein diets, liquid supplements, South Beach, Slim Fast and visits to dietitians....Tags: Human Interest, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Alzheimer's Disease, Health Treatments, Diabetes
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Exclusive: 'Workplace wellness' fails bottom line, waistlines - RAND
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - A long-awaited report on workplace wellness programs, which has still not been publicly released, delivers a blow to the increasingly popular efforts, Reuters has learned, casting doubt on a pillar of the Affordable Care Act and a...Tags: Finance, Employment Opportunities, Symptoms, Economy, Business and Finance, Health Care Reform (2009)
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Compton's Omar Bradley leaves hospital, goes to candidates forum
Hours after checking out of the hospital, former Compton Mayor Omar Bradley -- who is running for a third term after serving prison time on public corruption charges that were later overturned -- walked into a mayoral forum Saturday and declared that...
Tags: Punishment, Politics, Elections, Hospitals and Clinics, Heart Attack
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Heart screening held
Sanford Health will conduct a youth heart screen on Monday from 3-8 p.m. at Aberdeen Central High School. The test will include an EKG, limited echocardiogram, fasting cholesterol panel, blood pressure and BMI. The cost is $25. Call 605-725-8124...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests
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Home cooking good for Braves early
ReutersThe Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH The Braves' 20 home games are the fewest in the National League, but at 15-5, their winning percentage of .750 in the best in the majors. If the first-place Braves can come even close...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Daniel Murphy, Eric O'Flaherty, Major League Baseball, Jonny Venters
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Pregnant With Diabetes? How To Keep You And Your Baby Safe
Endocrinologist and Hospital of Central Connecticut medical staff memberHaving a baby brings feelings of joy and excitement—but complications can occur for both mother and child if diabetes is present or develops. Some women may develop gestational diabetes, when excess sugars from digested foods build up in the...Tags: Overweight, Birth Defects, Internists, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Diseases and Illnesses
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Registered dietitians tackle health problems through nutrition
Melissa Dobbins had no idea when she was a student studying nutrition she would one day build a career working with hospitals, creating corporate wellness programs, teaching culinary classes, holding community education workshops, counseling individuals...
Tags: Lactose Intolerance, Nutrition, Employment Opportunities, Symptoms, Heart Disease
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