Healthy Living: Local News
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Wednesday: Tax Credits On The Way To Help With Health Coverage
A million and a half New Yorkers will get tax credits to help offset the cost of President Obama's health care overhaul.... Read more..
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Tomorrow's Health: Allergy Shot Alternative
There's an alternative to allergy shots that's popular in Europe.... Read more..
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JRC Starts Parent Support Group
Jefferson Rehabilitation Center is starting a support group for parents of children with disabilities.... Read more..
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Prevention Is Theme of National Public Health Week
Next week is National Public Health Week and Jefferson County Public Health is gearing up.... Read more..
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Page Fitness: Turkish Get-Up
Last week, Jamie from Page Fitness showed us how to do half a Turkish get-up. This week, he shows us the full move.... Read more..
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Your Health: The Dangers Of Shaking A Baby
Shaking a baby can not only cause serious injuries, it can also result in death. A local group is trying to educate people about the dangers with a graphic demonstration.... Read more..
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Morning Checkup: Physician Recognition Dinner
Samaritan Medical Center is honoring Watertown pediatrician Dr. Ronald Perciaccante.... Read more..
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Tomorrow's Health: Risks Of Solid Baby Food Too Soon
Giving your baby solid food too soon might not be a good idea.... Read more..
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Y-Time: Diabetes Prevention, Part 2
Anne is back, giving us an update on how she's doing with her diabetes prevention program.... Read more..
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Page Fitness: The One Exercise You Should Do
If you only do one exercise, this is the one you should do. That's how good the Turkish get-up is.... Read more..
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Your Health: The Benefits Of Fish
A healthy diet should include fish. But if you shy away from preparing it at home, here's some advice on how to do it from a local chef.... Read more..
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Morning Checkup: Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder affects about 2 percent of the population. Samaritan Medical Center's Dr. Fahd Rawra explains some of the symptoms.... Read more..
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Y-Time: Carthage MAP
Olivia is a student at the Carthage Middle School and is a fan of the YMCA's Middle School Achievement Program or MAP, as it's called.... Read more..
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Your Health: Preventing Falls
For people over the age of 65, falls are the leading cause of injury. The Watertown Housing Authority and Jefferson County's Public Health Service are trying to do something about that.... Read more..
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Comedy Night To Raise Money For Carthage Hospital
Carthage Area Hospital Foundation is holding its annual Comedy Night to benefit the hospital.... Read more..
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Tomorrow's Health: Aspirin Could Lower Risk For Skin Cancer
Aspirin might lower the risk of a certain type of skin cancer and researchers say some diabetes drugs could help protect against heart failure.... Read more..
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Y-Time: Adult Swimming Lessons
Terry Bryant didn't know how to swim and she had agreed to help a friend -- who also couldn't swim -- train for a triathlon.... Read more..
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Page Fitness: Jumping Rope
Jumping rope isn't the same as when you were a kid, but it's still good exercise.... Read more..
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New Treatment For Varicose Veins At River Hospital
There's a new procedure at River Hospital in Alexandria Bay for treating varicose veins.... Read more..
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Your Health: Treatment For Varicose Veins
Hate those varicose veins bulging under your skin? There's a minimally invasive treatment for them and it's available here in the north country.... Read more..