Healthy Living: Local News
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Samaritan Offers Seminar On Pain Management
You can learn about pain management options at a free seminar sponsored by Samaritan Medical Center.... Read more..
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Tomorrow's Health: DNA Could Point To Prostate Cancer Risk
A new study indicates which patients are most likely to have the most lethal form of prostate cancer.... Read more..
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Y-Time: 'Child Watch' Gives Parents Time To Work Out
Tanya Logan participates in obstacle course races and needs time to work on her upper-body strength.... Read more..
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Page Fitness: ABC Ladder
Jamie from Page Fitness shows us how to use an ABC (agility-balance-coordination) ladder as part of an exercise routine.... Read more..
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Free Mammograms Being Offered
The American Cancer Society recommends that women start having yearly mammograms at age 40, but some women just can't afford it. But, free mammograms are being offered next month. ... Read more..
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Morning Checkup: Celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Samaritan Medical Center's Jennifer Barbarito was in the 7 News studio telling us about how the Watertown hospital is celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. ... Read more..
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Heart Walk Raise Money For Research, Education
Donna Kinney was about to participate in the 2012 North Country Heart Walk, but didn't feel well.... Read more..
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Tomorrow's Health: More Potassium In Diets Could Save Lives
The World Health Organization says reducing salt intake and increasing potassium in people's diets could save millions of lives from heart disease and stroke.... Read more..
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Children's Clinic Holds Open House
The North Country Children's Clinic is holding an open house to introduce health care providers to its WIC breastfeeding program.... Read more..
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YMCA: Aquatic Exercises Great For Keeping Fit
Judy Bates was a teacher for 42 years before she retired a couple years ago. She needed something to do and a healthy way to lose weight.... Read more..
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Page Fitness: Working The Thighs
Jamie from Page Fitness shows us a pair of exercises designed to work the inner thighs.... Read more..
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Woman Says Heart Walk Saved Her Life
A local woman is crediting the North Country Heart Walk for saving her life. She's urging everyone to come out to this year's event, which will be held April 27.... Read more..
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Fitness: Turbo Kick
Jamie Kalk is now a certified instructor for Turbo Kick. She shows us a few moves.... Read more..
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Consider Being An Organ Donor During 'Donate Life Month'
April is Donate Life Month, when people are encouraged to become organ donors.... Read more..
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Tomorrow's Health: Cost Of Dementia On The Rise
The cost of caring for people with dementia is on the rise.... Read more..
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Y-Time: Learning To Walk Again
Melissa is without pain for the first time in a long time. She was born with poor circulation in her foot and it has been painful for most of her life.... Read more..
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Page Fitness: No Fancy Equipment Needed
You don't need fancy equipment for a good workout. Jamie from Page Fitness shows us how to use simple duct tape in an exercise to develop agility and quickness.... Read more..
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River Hospital Offers New Health Care Option
If you're not feeling well and you can't see your doctor, River Hospital has another option. It's a health care service which filled a void in the Alexandria Bay area. ... Read more..
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Fundraiser To Benefit Cystic Fibrosis
"Kick It For Claire" is a fundraiser planned at St. Lawrence University this weekend.... Read more..
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Tomorrow's Health: New Drug Warning
There's a new drug warning for an often-used medication and the size of a dinner plate may affect a child's weight.... Read more..