Be a Critical Part of a Cancer Patient’s Road to Recovery: Sometimes the Biggest Challenge in Cancer Treatment is Getting ThereThe American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery® program is having difficulty staying on course in Cherokee County. This vital patient service program is in need of volunteers who are willing to drive cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments...
Jul 21, 2008
FDA Lifts Warning About Eating Certain Types of TomatoesThe agency is removing its June 7 warning against eating certain types of red raw tomatoes...
Jul 17, 2008
Your Secret Health Weapon is CornyA phytochemical called ferulic acid found in corn could help you skirt a host of chronic conditions, from Alzheimer’s disease to cancer...
Jul 17, 2008
Free Vision Screenings for Children AvailableAgape Eye Care along with the Lions Club of Jasper is hosting a Back to School Screening Day...
Jul 15, 2008
Lovers Lane: Show Some SkinWhile you’re helping your significant other get slathered up with sunscreen this weekend, throw in a little bonus gift: a skin check...
Jul 10, 2008
Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk and 'World's Largest Office Party' Celebrates 26 YearsThe popular event began in Atlanta in 1983 with 900 participants from a handful of companies. Today, the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk program attracts more than 18,000 participants from over 600 Atlanta companies and has grown to become the largest workplace organized corporate fitness event of its kind in the Southeast...
Jul 9, 2008
Six Foods That Knees DigFor more youthful knee joints -- or anything that bends -- consider what’s in your kitchen...
Jul 7, 2008
Breaking the 8-Glass MythThere's little usefulness in getting more fluids than you need. It will result in nothing more than having to run to the bathroom frequently...
Jul 2, 2008
Aflac Iron Girl Triathlon Comes to Lake Lanier Islands ResortThe Aflac Iron Girl Atlanta Triathlon at Lake Lanier will feature women of all ages and fitness levels. The course includes a 1/3 mile swim, 18-mile bike and 3-mile run...
Jun 23, 2008
Give Your Eyes a Do-It-Yourself Spa TreatmentBy simply following three peeper-protecting steps, your eyes will feel like they’ve had a fancy spa treatment sans pricey creams and cucumber slices...
Jun 23, 2008
Aflac Iron Girl Triathlon Comes to Lake Lanier Islands ResortThe Aflac Iron Girl Atlanta Triathlon at Lake Lanier will feature women of all ages and fitness levels. The course includes a 1/3 mile swim, 18-mile bike and 3-mile run...
Jun 20, 2008
Foods That Fight Afternoon SlumpsBrazil nuts are just one of the foods that keep you going during that afternoon slump. Cut the caffeine and try one of these healthy and yummy options instead...
Jun 20, 2008
Georgia Biosciences to Draw International Attention at California ConventionGovernor Perdue will deliver remarks during a June 19 keynote luncheon at the 2008 BIO International Convention in San Diego, featuring General Colin Powell...
Jun 18, 2008
'Hit ’Em for Hemophilia' Golf Tournament Raises Money for Hemophilia ResearchThe tournament, now in its twenty-sixth year, supports critical research directed toward finding a cure for hemophilia, a hereditary blood clotting disorder that requires very expensive, life-long medical treatment. Corporate sponsorships are now available for the October tournament...
Jun 18, 2008
The Superfruit You May Not KnowNot only will it add an exotic tickle for your taste buds, but it will tickle your ticker, too...
Jun 17, 2008