Funding the Fight —
Grant Money to Finance Diabetes Prevention is Hard to Find
By Chris Ryan, Contributing Writer
At least 26 federal agencies and more than 160 foundations in the U.S. offer grants aimed at diabetes prevention, education and treatment. How do these organizations ensure that their grant funds goes to programs that work? read article
How to Find A Primary Physician
By OHM Staff
Having a regular doctor can help you live a longer, healthier life. With many choices in health care providers, where do you start when you want to find a doctor? read article
Provider Insensitivity Is A Concern for LGBT Health Care
by Jeff Lubsen, LGBT-Affirmative Therapists Guild of Greater Kansas City
Little is known about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people’s health needs because of a lack of health care research. read article
How a Balanced Diet Looks on MyPlate
By Mallory Bratton, RD
Remember the food pyramid? It’s been replaced by a new shape — myPlate. read article
Healthy Habits or Genes? Winning the War on Obesity
Obesity is both genetic and environment — we inherit the ability to easily gain or lose weight, and our situation affects our habits and lifestyle. read more
Hospital Admission Not Out of Reach
Who decides where and when one is to be hospitalized? Sometimes it’s a team decision between patient, health care provider and whoever is footing the bill. read more
Taking on Another Generation — Health Concerns of Grandparents Rearing Grandchildren
Almost three million childrenlive with their grandparents arriving with a whole set of preexisting problems including feelings of abandonment. read more
Online For Better Health :)
People around the world are using social networking sites to connect. They discuss health issues, share stories and form online communities. read more
The Signs of Nerve Damage
The nervous system is a complicated network that when hurt, distorts and sometimes stops vital messages between brain and body. read more
The Health Effects of Anger: What Getting Made Does To You and For You
What is Lymphoma?
Living Green, Personally
Prescription Abuse Linked to Doctor Shopping
Achieving Balance in Life Through Meditation
Aging in Place
Quality Care Requires a 50/50 Partnership
“Fight or Flight” — The Body Reacts to Stress
Unsightly Breakdown in the Eye
Design Your Own Weight Loss Program
Heart Transplant Recipients Live Life to the Fullest
Comfort & Strength -- the Spiritual Side of Wellness
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