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Health Wise - Fall 2009
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published  10/1/2009 | News | Rating:
Health Wise - Fall 2009
 

Body upgrade
The weight of the evidence cannot be denied. As a body, the population of the United States is overweight and my poundage is a contributing factor. I knew this before I stepped on the scale in my doctor’s office on March 20.

Teenager’s bloody tears not new to UT Health Science Center doctors
Being a teenager isn’t easy and for one Rockwood, Tenn., youngster a rare eye condition has made life even more challenging.

The fitness church
I continue to be amazed when I get the question as to whether the church should intentionally address issues of the physical health of congregants.

It’s your health, take charge or pay the price
In January, I moved to Memphis from Pittsburgh to become the first executive director of the Healthy Memphis Common Table, a non-profit community organization whose mission is to mobilize the greater Memphis community to achieve excellent health for all.

Diabetes: Are you at risk?
More than 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes, and many have no idea.

Overcoming breast cancer is no lone ranger mission
This October, Rev. Marilynn S. Robinson will observe the fifth National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to roll around since she was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2004.

Power to end stroke
Power To End Stroke is an education and awareness campaign that embraces and celebrates the culture, energy, creativity and lifestyles of Americans.

Four slim-down food tricks
Little changes can make a big difference in the fight against fat.

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