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Driving high-tech innovation must remain priority for Oklahoma Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 When we profiled Oklahoma's “greatest hits” in tech commercialization in January 2011, we were astounded by the $12 billion in value created by Oklahoma-born tech companies. Today, these same companies are now worth $24 billion. They have saved countless lives, protected our troops, helped businesses grow... Read More
Did you know? Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Did you know? Childhood obesity Childhood obesity can have a harmful effect on the body in a variety of ways. Obese children are more likely to have: • High blood pressure and high cholesterol, which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. • Increased risk of impaired glucose... Read More
Oklahoma fitness and health briefs Published: Mon, May 21, 2012 Suspension training can help achieve fitness goals Read More
High-fiber diet brings many health benefits Published: Tue, May 15, 2012 Fiber slightly reduces bad (LDL) cholesterol. It improves insulin resistance (a common precursor to diabetes). And it is linked to a lower rate of heart disease and obesity. Read More
Women's Health Summit to address diabetes, obesity issues in Oklahoma Published: Tue, May 15, 2012 Women's Health Summit will be Thursday in Tulsa and sponsored by the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women. Read More
National Women's Health Week runs through Saturday Published: Tue, May 15, 2012 This week is dedicated to encouraging women to visit their health care professionals to receive or schedule checkups and to promote routine exams. Read More
Collaboration yields new ocular disease target Published: Tue, May 15, 2012 Scientists now have a clearer idea of the importance of a particular protein in normal eye function thanks to a collaboration by scientists at the Dean McGee Eye Institute and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The research could help improve understanding and treatment of vision-impairing diseases like... Read More
Oklahoma medical news briefs Published: Sat, May 12, 2012 Oklahoma medical news briefs Read More
OKC Thunder notebook: Scott Brooks, Rick Carlisle hug it out Published: Fri, May 4, 2012 Ninety minutes before Game 3 on Thursday night, Thunder coach Scott Brooks and Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle crossed paths in a hallway at American Airlines Center en route to doing their pregame interviews. Former roommates 25 years ago with the Albany Patroons of the CBA, Brooks and Carlisle are longtime... Read More
OKC Thunder bandwagon: Thunder fans stand out; Florida's Billy Donovan spotted Published: Thu, May 3, 2012 The playoff scene shifted south on Thursday night — but the end result was the same. The Thunder Bandwagon rolls on. Read More
HealthCorps program is headed to charter school in Oklahoma City Published: Wed, May 2, 2012 Continental Resources and television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz have announced they will sponsor HealthCorps at ASTEC, an Oklahoma City charter school. Read More
The often-ignored warning signs of a mini-stroke Published: Tue, Apr 24, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: How can a person know if they’ve had a stroke? My 70-year-old husband had a spell a few weeks ago where he suddenly felt dizzy for no apparent reason and had trouble talking and walking because his left side went numb, but it went away after a few minutes and he feels fine now. -- Seem Fine... Read More
Author says there's no stigma attached to mental illness Updated: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 TULSA -- Too often, our society expects people who are suffering from depression to just “find happiness” or “snap out of it.” Although depression is as much of a disease as diabetes or cancer, we never suggest that diabetics “make their own insulin” or that cancer patients “give themselves surgery... Read More
Side effects of statins can outweigh efficacy Published: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 I must start with a warning. If you are taking a medication for whatever reason and learn it has a possible side effect, do not stop taking the drug without informing your doctor. Many people have stopped taking osteoporosis and diabetic drugs and various antidepressants because of reports in the news of serious... Read More
Got diabetes? Take your multivitamins Published: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 For people with diabetes, taking a multivitamin every day can mean much more than a little protection against the common cold. Research is finding that multivitamins can be the first line of defense against many different types of infections, including respiratory infections and influenza. "Once a person... Read More
Tips for diabetics battling cough, cold, or flu Published: Tue, Jan 24, 2012 Each year, an average of 200,000 Americans are hospitalized because of flu complications, but people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are three times more likely to face complications that may be fatal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The best step is prevention, and anyone with... Read More
Post 50, annual exams and select screenings are crucial Published: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 If you are over 50, it is time to have an annual physical. At an earlier age, provided there are no known medical conditions, a screening every two to three years may be adequate. Not every 50-year-old receives an annual physical, and when they do, they often receive more testing than needed. It is... Read More
Paula Deen pledges money to diabetes association Updated: Fri, Jan 20, 2012 Celebrity chef Paula Deen on Wednesday pledged a portion of her earnings from a lucrative endorsement deal with a diabetes drugmaker to the nonprofit American Diabetes Association. The queen of Southern cooking and author of numerous cookbooks disclosed Tuesday that she's had Type 2 diabetes for three years while... Read More
Medicare's new prevention benefits Published: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 A champagne toast and a romantic kiss are New Year's Eve traditions for many, but when the celebrations end, it’s time to start a new tradition and see your health care provider for preventive services and screenings. Last year, Medicare marked an important milestone when, thanks to the health reform law, it... Read More
Sitting down too long is hazardous to your health Published: Mon, Dec 5, 2011 When visiting my mother in South Africa, my biggest pet peeve is how much she expects me to sit. Here are the almost-daily comments from my mom: "Come and sit and have breakfast with me;" or "Come and sit. Your sister is coming for tea;" or "I haven't seen you for a year and all you want to do is rush around!... Read More
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