Quitline offers help for smokers
Illinois wants to help people call it quits, at least when it comes to smoking.The Illinois Tobacco Quitline is a toll-free number people can call at 1-866-QUIT-YES to get help with quitting...
View ArticleCOPD: A Long, Hard Ride
Karen Erickson doesnt let lung disease sideline her exercise routine
View ArticleDenise Austins 5 New Years Tips
Fitness guru shares tips for creating a new you in the new year
View ArticleHealthy Resolutions for Kids
Tips to help your kids set and attain New Year's resolutions
View ArticleDenise Austin Inspires America to Get in Shape
For 30 years, fitness dynamo Denise Austin has hosted TV workout shows and sold millions of exercise DVDs
View ArticleHow to Live Well with COPD
John W. Walsh was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at age 40, yet he was determined not to let it slow him down. In 2004, he established the COPD Foundation, a nonprofit...
View ArticleSleep Tips for Asthma Sufferers
Experts offer 8 at-home tips to get a better night's sleep
View ArticleArthritis Treatment Breakthroughs
5 tips that will help arthritis sufferers of all ages
View ArticleMethodist offers screening test for lung cancer
If you're a current of former smoker with a concern about lung cancer, Methodist Medical Center is offering a diagnostic test that can provide peace of mind. Beginning March 1, the Methodist Cancer...
View ArticleNorovirus outbreaks – stay healthy, wash your hands
SPRINGFIELD – No doubt you probably know of someone who has been sick with a “stomach bug” this year, typically caused by norovirus. Norovirus causes vomiting and diarrhea and is very contagious....
View ArticleShould psychologists be able to prescribe medication?
If past performance is any indication, legislation allowing trained psychologists to prescribe medication to patients, rather than referring them to psychiatrists or physicians, is unlikely to become...
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