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OEDA works toward more awareness of eating disorders Published: Sun, Feb 12, 2012 | Comment on this article

Leave a comment National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is Feb. 26 to March 3 and this year's theme is “Everybody Knows Somebody”. Read More

Oklahoma woman to share her struggles with eating disorders on Food Network reality show Published: Sun, Feb 12, 2012 | Comment on this article

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Melissa Rhodes, a native of Oklahoma, will compete on “Worst Cooks in America” starting Feb. 12. She will share details of the eating disorders that nearly took her life. Read More

Oklahoma clergy, university leaders remain cautious of modified federal contraception mandate Published: Sat, Feb 11, 2012 | Comment on this article

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Local faith leaders and an Oklahoma congressman were hesitant to express satisfaction with modifications to a controversial federal mandate that had required faith-affiliated employers to offer free contraception and abortion-inducing drugs as part of their health insurance coverage. Read More

Bart and Nadia Sports and Health Festival to host high-level athletic competitions, health events Published: Fri, Feb 10, 2012 | Comment on this article

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Whether you want to get up to speed on health and fitness issues, get into some healthy rowing competitions or just see where you stand in terms of your overall health, the Bart and Nadia Sports and Health Festival Feb. 10-12 at the Cox Convention Center is your event. Read More

Once-shy teenager credits rowing with his transformation Updated: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 | Comment on this article

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Sixteen-year-old Erik Wierenga, a member of the OKC RIVERSPORT Chesapeake Junior Crew team, said rowing made him healthier and stronger, and that he loves all aspects of rowing with his teammates on the Oklahoma River. Read More

RIVERSPORT to offer a fun run and indoor rowing championships Saturday Updated: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 | Comment on this article

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Rowers and runners will be part of RIVERSPORT's offerings at the Bart & Nadia Sports & Health Festival in downtown Oklahoma City Saturday. The RIVERSPORT RUNderground will be held in the tunnels underneath city streets and buildings. Read More

Your desk could provide answer to weight loss Published: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 | Comment on this article

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“Sitting is the new smoking,” says Mayo Clinic endocrinologist James Levine, who believes that even modest increases in daily activity can help people lose weight and improve their health. Read More

Ask Dr. K: Nasal irrigation is effective treatment for sinusitis Published: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 | Comment on this article

Leave a comment Ask Dr. K by Anthony Komaroff, M.D.: One of the simplest, cheapest and most effective ways to prevent and treat sinus problems is nasal irrigation. Read More

Health and fitness briefs Published: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 | Comment on this article

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Fit for You: February is Go Red month Published: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 | Comment on this article

Leave a comment Fit for You: February is time to think about preventing heart disease. Read More

Oklahoma medical news briefs Published: Sun, Feb 5, 2012 | Comment on this article

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Real-time reporting law could cut down on prescription abuse, fraud, Oklahoma officials say Updated: Sat, Feb 4, 2012

As of Jan. 1, Oklahoma pharmacists and dispensers are required to report filled prescriptions within five minutes of handing the medication to customers. Officials and pharmacists think the new real-time reporting of prescriptions will help stop fraud and painkiller abuse in Oklahoma. Read More

Oklahoma state senator proposes electronic prescriptions Published: Sun, Feb 5, 2012

Electronic prescriptions Sen. Gary Stanislawski, R-Tulsa, has authored Senate Bill 1179, which would allow doctors who prescribe a medication to send it electronically to a pharmacy. Right now, medical officials can send only prescriptions for Schedule II drugs, such as morphine and methadone, but the bill would... Read More

Why the increase in prescription drug abuse in Oklahoma? Published: Sun, Feb 5, 2012

Why the increase in prescription drug abuse? Chris Jones, health scientist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said sale of prescription drugs and nonmedical use is driving the number of overdose deaths. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Oklahoma ranked in the top 25 percent... Read More

Roundup Shindig to wrangle up supporters for Oklahoma Children's Hospital Foundation Published: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | Comment on this article

Leave a comment The second annual Roundup Shindig at Riverwind Casino Showplace Theatre in Norman will benefit Children's Hospital Foundation. Read More

Bodyworks: Running a marathon won't kill you — or will it? Published: Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | Comment on this article

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Is running a marathon more dangerous than other rigorous exercise? Read More

Heart health begins in your head Published: Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | Comment on this article

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Feb. 3 is National Wear Red Day for Women and Heart Disease Awareness, and for Oklahoma women, teaching women that one in three will die from heart disease is the goal of the day. Read More

Wear Red events to raise awareness of women's risk for heart disease Published: Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | Comment on this article

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The Paseo Arts District and Oklahoma Heart Hospital are working together Feb. 3 to raise awareness of women's heart health. Read More

Fit for You: New dermatological treatment Published: Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | Comment on this article

Leave a comment Fit for You: A new dermatology treatment can provide an alternative to Botox. Read More

Ask Dr. K: Therapy can help hoarders manage their compulsion Published: Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | Comment on this article

Leave a comment Ask Dr. K by Anthony Komaroff, M.D.: Until recently, compulsive hoarding was considered a less-frequent symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). But the majority of hoarders don't have other OCD symptoms, such as compulsions and repetitive behaviors. Read More

Health and fitness briefs Published: Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | Comment on this article

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Your Life: Live and don't quit living Updated: Sat, Jan 28, 2012 | Comment on this article

Leave a comment Your Life by Charlotte Lankard: Connecting with and helping others, having a rich and productive life and persistence has been shown to lead to longevity. Read More

Oklahoma medical news briefs Published: Sun, Jan 29, 2012 | Comment on this article

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Baptist group partners with agency to provide services for Oklahoma City's homeless Published: Sat, Jan 28, 2012 | Comment on this article

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The Baptist Medical Dental Fellowship, with a grant from the Butterfield Foundation, is partnering with Healing Hands to provide medical services for the homeless with a Mobile Healthcare Unit and Charitable Clinic at WestTown Resource Center for the Homeless in Oklahoma City. Read More

Fit for You: Winter is the time to exercise, not hibernate Published: Tue, Jan 24, 2012 | Comment on this article

Leave a comment Fir for You: don't let winter slow you down. It's important to keep moving with regular exercise. Read More