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UPDATE: JANI'S AT THE MERCY OF HER MIND
The 6-year-old, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, doesn't fare well after a change in her environment, and the stress of caring for her takes a severe toll on her family.
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THE HEALTHY SKEPTIC
The names might sound impressive -- but when parsing their message, you'll want to know who they serve. >>
They wouldn't prevent the disease, but might help people who are already fighting it. >>
YOUR MONEY / YOUR HEALTH
Don't let savings this summer come at the expense of safety. >>
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY
I am a breast-cancer survivor and have heard that some sunscreens contain estrogen-like compounds. I cannot have anything that contains estrogen in or on my body. I would like to know which brands to avoid which are safe. >>
GOOD FORM
Here's an easy stretch that feels great after an upper-body workout -- or any time your shoulders and back feel tight. Remember to keep your hips raised for maximum benefit. >>
THE M.D.
A 'normal' child used to be, well, normal. But now a lot of parents, sadly, don't think that's good enough. >>
NUTRITION LAB
Some athletes tout its effects on post-workout aches, but so far, there's little research to back such claims. >>
HEALTH Q & A
Diet, stretching, cancer and more. >>
Whether it's social skills, intelligence or athleticism that's under consideration, children run the gamut. In many situations, determining the cut-off points for "normal" can be exceedingly difficult. But there are general rules that can help. >>
FIRST PERSON
Somewhere along the way in our News You Can Use culture, good health has taken on the patina of virtue. Like good grades and job promotion, health is seen as bestowed upon those who work for it. There's no excuse for not doing everything you can, not with all the lists of necessary practices in popular magazines, not with all the attention to disease prevention. >>
The American Cancer Society projects cancer statistics and trends for the year. >>
HEALTH
Researchers are giving vaccines in combination with other drugs either to help boost the immune response or to attack the cancer on multiple fronts. >>
Researchers studied Oscar Pistorius' abilities compared with able-bodied runners. The conclusion? It's up for debate. >>
YOUR MONEY / YOUR HEALTH
Bicycle helmets are just the beginning. Here's more summer safety -- and money-saving -- information. >>
CAPSULE
A new report finds that adult obesity is up in 23 states. No state shows a decrease in the rate of obesity. >>
'New' tobacco products: A June 29 Health section article on the Food and Drug Administration's new regulatory powers over tobacco said that the agency would consider any tobacco products introduced after June 2003 "new" products, and could therefore consider whether they may remain on the market. The law defines new products as those introduced after Feb. 15, 2007. >>
HEALTH
Screening, diagnosis and treatment of common cancers. >>
IN PRACTICE
I played my violin today. It's an old but not a rare or expensive instrument that I keep in my office. I don't have to play it; my violin plays itself. Just the sight of the violin brings the music to my mind. >>
THE UNREAL WORLD
"Nurse Jackie"Showtime June 15, 10:30 p.m. Episode: "Sweet-N-All" >>
The Food and Drug Administration has new powers to regulate tobacco. >>
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY
Overuse of pain relievers, including such as Advil, Aleve or Motrin IB, can over-sensitize brain receptors and cause pain. >>
GOOD FORM
Back pain can often be the result of very tight gluteal muscles. So we all need to stretch our hips. This is true for athletic people and for those who are sedentary. Here are two variations of stretches that will help you develop more flexibility in your outer hip muscles. >>
New legislation has given the Food and Drug Administration powers to regulate tobacco. The law extends oversight but bows to economic and administrative realities. >>
FDA UNFILTERED
Industry insiders and academics offer personal, professional insights on the law. >>
YOUR MONEY / YOUR HEALTH
Consumers can save money by closely examining their plans, changing pharmacies or going to Costco. But look before you leap. >>
GEAR
For years, runners and running coaches talked about only three things: training, training and training. But as more and more of them see their 10k and marathon careers cut decades short by an endless parade of injuries, the emphasis and interest on technique and products that protect joints and connective tissue have skyrocketed. Here are four that will help keep you going for the long run. >>
BODY MATTERS
Q: Someone told me that jumping rope is the best cardio exercise you can do -- and that it burns more calories than even running. I started jumping rope, but could do it only for a few minutes before I had to stop. Can you give me any suggestions for doing it more effectively, and for building my stamina so I can do it for a longer period of time? >>
6,000 BC: First cultivation of the tobacco plant in the Americas. >>
As the writer discovered during one grueling workout session, the best you can do is just try to keep up with the 'Circuit' master, surfer and triathlete. >>
Dopamine brings people together and oxytocin keeps them attached, studies show. Is love just chemistry? >>
Thinking of forgoing health insurance? Don't. It's not worth the risks to your well-being and your wallet, experts say. >>
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY
Q: In less than two years on Lipitor, I went from being able to climb the ancient temples at Angkor Wat, Cambodia, to being almost unable to walk to my mailbox. I felt like I had the flu all the time. I had pains in my fingers, arms, shoulders, hips, legs and feet. My doctor took me off Lipitor. Four days later, I could move my fingers again. >>
GOOD FORM
If you're one of those people who sits in front of a computer for hours, typing away, try this simple yet effective way to release tension in your forearms, wrists and fingers. Make a habit of taking breaks throughout the day to perform this exercise. When your hands and arms are relaxed, you'll feel less stress in your neck and shoulders. >>
IN PRACTICE
Ten minutes into one of my favorite parts of church -- coffee hour -- I was sipping from my Styrofoam cup and enjoying the sugar buzz of a day-old doughnut when Paul snapped me out of my reverie. (Names have been changed.) "Hey, Steve, I've got this lump on my leg. Do you think it's serious?" >>
A CLOSER LOOK: COLORECTAL CANCER
Incidence of the cancer has gone up 17% over a decade for people under 50. >>
NUTRITION LAB
Those plump breasts often come 'enhanced' with saltwater broth. >>
Love tuneupsSocial psychologist Arthur Aron of SUNY Stony Brook, a co-author of the brain scanning studies and other research on love relationships, stresses the value of marriage workshops and couples counseling to enhance love relationships. >>Compared with surviving in battle, building the largest fitness chain in the country was nothing. >>
Grads, as you leave your alma maters' hallowed halls, getting a health policy should top your to-do list. >>
MY TURN
It took years to identify the cause of her 'nervous stomach.' Now the most common insensitivity she encounters is from people. >>
Aquatic fitness experts share exercises to make working out in the pool more interesting than just swimming endless laps. >>
Love and money, work and play, mood and math scores. They're just a few things related to a night's rest. >>
THE HEALTHY SKEPTIC
Experts are wary of devices' claims to neutralize microwave radiation. >>
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY
The antibiotic can allow a bad bacteria to flourish in the intestines and the condition could be lethal if left untreated. >>
GOOD FORM
This yoga pose stretches the backs of your thighs, your outer hips and your calves. In the deeper variation, you can lengthen your spine and also feel a great stretch in the sides of your back. >>
Controlling blood sugar is also discussed at their convention. >>
IN PRACTICE
The dermatology patient who jumped to her death from her hospital room window is an example of how specialized modern medicine can fail, a doctor says. >>
Water workouts get better with noodles, buoys, kickboards and webbed. >>
THE UNREAL WORLD
"Mental" >>
GEAR
Reviewed: AquaLung Sport Nautilus travel snorkel, Body Glove New Genre swim mask, Vincere Sand Socks, Finis Rapid Monofin >>
MY TURN
She's no Olympian, but back pain (and the advice of a neurologist) got her in the pool and exercising. >>
LETTERS
Also: scoliosis, drug interactions. >>
HEALTH
But pharmaceutical companies say their ads are not misleading. >>
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY
I'm worried about my mother. She's 65 and has Type 2 diabetes and mild depression. In the past few months, her behavior has changed dramatically. She is very lethargic and has no energy to do housework. She sleeps a lot and often falls when she gets up. She says she feels dizzy. >>
Electrical therapy, used for years to treat Parkinson's and other movement disorders, may soon tackle depression and more. >>
THE HEALTHY SKEPTIC
The pill may help protect against UV damage, but it's no substitute for sunscreen. >>
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY
Where can I get a complete evaluation of all the medicines I am taking? There are several with similar side effects. The drugstore doesn't have time. >>
THE UNREAL WORLD
Criminal Minds >>
With the flurry of tests being done on deep brain stimulation for a variety of conditions, some warn that the field is moving too fast. >>
Puzzling processSurprisingly little is known about how deep brain stimulation works, in spite of the fact that tens of thousands of Parkinson's and other movement disorder patients have been treated with the therapy. >>But tests for DBS' use with traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's, obesity, anorexia and addiction are being conducted on small numbers of patients and not in formal clinical trials. >>
MY TURN
She has COPD, so a portable oxygen supply is a necessity. If only people would see her before they saw her treatment. >>
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY
The same topical drug that is used in nasal decongestants is used in eyedrops to get the red out. In both cases, a rebound effect can occur when it is discontinued. >>
MY TURN
Every morning I get out of bed slowly and shuffle off to the bathroom to take my pile of pills, including a pain medication that has been vilified to the extent that I shudder to speak its name (to borrow a little from Harry Potter). >>
Go ahead: That cup of joe won't hurt you, the latest research says. It might even help you. >>
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY
A bee stung me and caused excruciating pain. My hand started inflating. A cut onion on the sting worked in 20 minutes to stop the swelling and ease the pain. >>
THE HEALTHY SKEPTIC: Swine flu special!
Hand washes, nasal rinses, cough protectors and UV-equipped ceiling fans capitalize on swine flu fears. >>
IN PRACTICE
There are lessons to be learned from the H1N1 health scare, if only we can put it in perspective. >>
MY TURN
A little, light torture, anyone? >>
Credited with lowering the rates of some birth defects, the vitamin also has been linked to a higher likelihood of some cancers. >>
A tailored approach works best as individuals have different needs. >>
THE HEALTHY SKEPTIC
Allergists are dubious that the gel prevents airborne allergens from reaching sufferers' nostrils. >>
MY TURN
On a trip to the art museum, my son, my husband and I stopped in the cafeteria for lunch. >>
MY TURN
Whenever I heard the phrase "broken ankle," I assumed the subsequent events: cast, crutches, cast off, bit of limp, back to normal. I never considered the possibility that the ankle supports the full weight of the body. In short, the anklebone is not only connected, it had better be well-connected. >>
MY TURN
It's the little things that add up to a deep well of support. >>
MY TURN
Our king-size bed used to be such a symbol of fun for me, and not just for the reason you might think. >>
MY TURN
A former advertising executive finds that being able to do whatever she wants beats being a stress junkie. >>
MY TURN
Public misunderstandings, and the occasional laugh >>
Though studies have shown ingrained habits can't be completely unlearned, training the mind to control ingrained behavior is within our reach. >>
THE HEALTHY SKEPTIC
It's a good thing dietary guidelines aren't laws. If they were, just about all of us could be found guilty. Even if you load fruit onto your whole-grain cereal and pile greens on your sandwiches, chances are you're regularly falling short on one or more nutrients. >>
A CLOSER LOOK: Plan B
A judge's ruling means girls under 17 may soon have over-the-counter access to the emergency contraceptive. >>
Breaking a bad habit is a little like breaking up with a spouse with whom you have serious differences but also have a child: The old habit will always be part of your life. So you need to find ways to cope. >>
GEAR
Five years ago, a serious man named Pavel Tsatsouline, a lean, muscular Russian who listed his former occupation as a physical trainer for Soviet special forces (which I assumed meant KGB), took me through a workout with an odd, low-tech device I'd never seen before called a kettlebell, a dense cast-iron weight, with a handle, that looks like a solid tea pot. >>
GOOD FORM
When you challenge your body with something new during each workout, your muscles have to struggle to adapt -- and you'll see results sooner. Here's a different way to target your triceps and rear delts from a standing position. >>
MY TURN
Revelations come from a new relationship as cancer patient and caregiver. >>
More Americans are turning to such medications, but they're not without risks, such as dependence, next-day drowsiness, memory loss and sleep-walking. >>
NUTRITION LAB
The sweetener's profile is rising, but the agave plant contains a range of fructose levels, calling into question any healthful gains over other alternatives. >>
Neuroscientists are exploring how brain and body make sense of our most ephemeral resource. >>
ASK THE TRAINERS
Too many of us spend all day sitting at computers, not moving for hours on end. Being that sedentary can take a toll on the body: Hip flexors become stiff from the constant 90-degree bend, shoulders begin to slouch forward and necks and backs can start to throb. >>
ASK THE TRAINERS
Sit down all day at work? Time to get out of your chair and flex a few muscles. >>
Breaking the habit is never easy, but research shows us what might help. >>
GETTING GOOD: SWIMMING
Make sure your pool and swimsuit are suitable, then check your swimming form and work on different muscle groups and breathing. >>
THE HEALTHY SKEPTIC
LashFood's marketers say the cosmetic is a natural alternative to a prescription medication. But the ingredients differ, and experts aren't convinced. >>
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