Fitness Walking Shoes: MBT and Fitflops
July 9, 2008
Two new footwear products that claim to provide health benefits are all the rage this summer. MBT shoes claim to be a “workout in a shoe” while Fitflops claim to be the “flip flop with the gym built in.” This report puts the two shoes to the test and talk to experts about the pros and cons of both.
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Varicose Veins Attacks Men, Women, Young, and Old
June 13, 2008
Varicose veins know no age. It is a condition that attacks men, women, young and old. It is not only a condition that is painful, but cause much mental anguish for sufferers.
Dr. Jo: Sunscreen Choices For Summer
June 13, 2008
One unprotected hour in the sun can result in a nasty sunburn. This video looks at sunscreen options for the summer season. The higher the SPF, the better the protection.
Robotic Knee Surgery
April 20, 2008
A new robot is helping millions of Americans with osteoarthritis of the knee get back on their feet. The procedure is only available for patients who need partial knee resurfacing, but will be available for patients that need full knee resurfacing in a few years. Read more
Heartburn can lead to cancer
April 20, 2008
Esophageal cancer cases jumped six fold over the past two decades. People with frequent heartburn should be screened for conditions that could develop into esophageal cancer. Read more
Treating Soldiers For Stress
April 20, 2008
Treating Soldiers For Stress: Roughly one in five US troops coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan have major depression or post traumatic stress syndrome. Read more
New Gastric Bypass Surgery Performed Without Scalpel
April 3, 2008
A new no-scalpel gastric bypass technique that goes through the mouth is being used to shrink the size of a patient’s stomach. This is techniques is an excellent alternative to standard procedure because in many instances the first surgery is not successful, so this allows for a second procedure without cutting on the patient. Read more
Automated External Defibrilator Equipment At Home
April 3, 2008
Automated External Defibrillator are popping up at offices and gyms around the country, but do you need one at home? ABC’s Dr. Timothy Johnson has the surprising answer. New research suggests defibrillators in the home don’t actually save lives. Read more
Taking Steps To Prevent Osteoporosis
March 20, 2008
Osteoporosis is a common problem among senior citizens, especially women. It is a silent disease that most don’t know they have. There are certain steps we can all take to prevent osteoporosis. Read more