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    Brain's Reaction To Food Studied  Oct 21, 2008
    POSTED: 3:45 pm PDT October 20, 2008UPDATED: 3:56 pm PDT October 20, 2008. -- A brain imaging study on young women drinking chocolate milkshakes showed that certain individuals have a lower "reward response" in their brains when eating the tasty treat. (KERO 23, CA)

    Gadgets Count Calories As You Burn Them  Oct 21, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. BodyBugg, BioTrainer Measure Movement, Track Results. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Alzheimers caregivers conference  Oct 21, 2008
    The second keynote is by the Rev. Kathleen Rusnak, PhD, who will present Caregiving: How to Cope, Care and Create a Good Life. Breakout sessions include: Latest Research Developments, by Thomas Shea, PhD; Planning Strategies for Caregivers: The Latest Legal and Financial Strategies, by Stephen Spano, board certified elder law attorney, and Alzheimer s Disease: The Journey Defined, The Caregiver Challenges, the Programs of Progress, by Spencer R. Amesbury, medical director, Beacon Hospice. (Danvers Herald, MA)

    Magnetic Pulses Could Fight Depression  Oct 21, 2008
    Current Conditions 61. New Device Could Prevent Pill Hopping. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Overweight, Underweight? Parents Off Mark  Oct 20, 2008
    Overweight, Underweight. Parents Off Mark - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Man Devours Mammoth 15-Pound Burger  Oct 20, 2008
    Current Conditions 57. Beer Barrel Belly Bruiser No Match For Pa. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Man's Fake Monkey Photo Fails To Fool Court  Oct 19, 2008
    Current Conditions 44. Grigorian Didn't Have Permit For Monkey. (KIRO TV, WA)

    When Family Caregivers Have to Make Tough Choices  Oct 19, 2008
    According to figures from the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP, half of the nation's family caregivers spend 20 hours a week in the task, but 17 percent are providing 40 hours of care a week or more ... Mintz says caregiving is more than a one-person job and caregivers shouldn't wait until they are experiencing extremely high stress levels or have a health issue of their own to seek help ... Family caregiving doesn't end when a loved one moves to senior housing. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Nintendo Wii Used For Physical Therapy  Oct 18, 2008
    Patients Improve Faster, Physical Therapists Say. POSTED: 5:28 am PDT October 17, 2008UPDATED: 5:50 am PDT October 17, 2008. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Man Names Daughter Sarah McCain Palin  Oct 18, 2008
    Current Conditions 48. Tennessee Man Selects Name Without Wife's Knowledge. (KIRO TV, WA)

    'Stayin' Alive' Beat Boosts CPR Training  Oct 18, 2008
    Stayin' Alive' Beat Boosts CPR Training - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Man Admits He Sold Donated Body Parts  Oct 18, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. Californian Faces 4 Years In Prison. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Hawaii To Drop Universal Health Care  Oct 18, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. Program Was Only One In America. (Click2Houston, TX)

    'Bakara' Vs. 'Gray-Haired Guy' In Perspective  Oct 17, 2008
    Bakara' Vs. 'Gray-Haired Guy' In Perspective - Family News Story - KIRO Seattle. Current Conditions 54. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Denis Leary Blames Autism On Parenting  Oct 17, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. Stephen Lovekin/Getty ImagesDenis Leary's new book his the shelves Nov. 18. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Brain's Reaction To Food May Predict Weight  Oct 17, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. Less Gratification Could Lead To Overeating. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Editor's Mailbag (Oct. 15)  Oct 16, 2008
    In April of this year I obtained a part-time employment doing caregiving. This bumped me up to earning a whopping 472. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Council on Aging events  Oct 15, 2008
    Caring for a loved one with memory problems Caregiving can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Caring for a loved one with memory issues can present obstacles to your attempts to help. (Melrose Free Press, MA)

    Use Laser Treatment?  Oct 15, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. AllergiCare says it can treat your allergies using as few as two laser treatments. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Oct. 15 A Good Day To Wash Your Hands  Oct 15, 2008
    Current Conditions 48. Global Effort Fights Disease. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Caregiver encompasses physical and psychological care  Oct 14, 2008
    Her absentee caregiving did not fall within the meaning of Family Medical Leave Act. Sarah s absence from work during her spouse s recovery, in this case, was not protected by the FMLA because she did not care for him. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Upload & Share: Breast Cancer Awareness  Oct 14, 2008
    Current Conditions 57. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Bitter Food Stays In Gut Longer  Oct 13, 2008
    Current Conditions 51. Small Intestines May Detect, Block Toxins. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Can Frozen Pizzas Really Match Delivery?  Oct 13, 2008
    Can Frozen Pizzas Really Match Delivery. - KCRA 3 Health Watch News Story - KCRA Sacramento. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Little Alcohol Goes Longer Way In Women  Oct 11, 2008
    Glass Of Wine Raises Blood-Alcohol More For Females. POSTED: 5:32 am PDT October 10, 2008. (KSBW 8, CA)

    ISU's virtual reality training  Oct 11, 2008
    The program helps students understand how complex problems outside of the hospital affect patients and offers insight into caregiving. ISU is the smallest of 10 universities throughout the nation that are participating in the Pearson Health Sciences program, which nursing instructors say could be the wave of the future. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    When elderly parents threaten a marriage  Oct 10, 2008
    In 2004, the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP reported that over 44 million Americans care for an adult family member or friend ... Although caring for a parent in their twilight years can be rewarding, it can also be a trial, says Beth Witrogen, the Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of "Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss and Renewal." ... "Caregiving brings out the best and worst in us all," she says. (CNN)

    Smoking Exhibit Has Ad Of Santa Lighting Up  Oct 10, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. NY Public Library Displaying History Of Smoking Ads. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Free Flu Shots Available For Senior Citizens  Oct 10, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. POSTED: 3:20 pm CDT October 9, 2008. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Fish Pedicures Go Belly-Up In Texas  Oct 10, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. Texas Regulators Ban Procedure. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Gay Couples Can Marry, Conn. Court Says  Oct 10, 2008
    Gay Couples Can Marry, Conn. Court Says - Family News Story - KFOX El Paso. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    World's Heaviest Man To Wed In Mexico  Oct 7, 2008
    Current Conditions 54. Severe Weather Alert. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Boomers' Life Changes Can Start Depression  Oct 7, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. BOOMERS & DEPRESSION. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Study Says 1 In 4 Mammals Face Extinction  Oct 7, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. Primates Particularly In Trouble, According to Findings. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Salmonella Scare Prompts Microwave Warning  Oct 7, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. Gov't Issues Warning After 32 People Sickened. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Cheerleading Injury Risks Beat Football  Oct 7, 2008
    Current Conditions 57. Deaths More Common On Gridiron. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Red Wine Drinkers Lower Lung Cancer Risk  Oct 7, 2008
    Current Conditions 57. Antioxidant Resveratrol May Protect. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Missouri Church Seeks To Change Views On Sex  Oct 6, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. KC Sex Challenge Advertised On Yard Signs, Postcards, Billboards. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Obesity Changes Seating Choices At Buffet  Oct 6, 2008
    Current Conditions 61. Heavier People Sit Closer, Watch Food. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Keep Kids From Exotic Animals, Docs Say  Oct 6, 2008
    Current Conditions 61. Rodents, Reptiles Can Carry Salmonella. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Tight Times? Healthy Food Still In Reach  Oct 4, 2008
    Healthy Food Still In Reach - Health News Story - KIRO Seattle. Current Conditions 58. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Kids' Cereals Sometimes Half Sugar  Oct 4, 2008
    Current Conditions 58. Products Have More Sugar When Sold In U.S.. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Man Goes For Record With 1,800-Pound Pumpkin  Oct 4, 2008
    Current Conditions 58. Pumpkin To Be Weighed On Oct. 11. (KIRO TV, WA)

    FDA: Tiny Bit Of Melamine In Food Mostly OK  Oct 4, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Chemical Harmful In Baby Formula, However. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Older Women Enjoy Motherhood More  Oct 4, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. David Trood / Getty Images. (KCRA 3, CA)

    With Babies Here, Where's The Love?  Oct 4, 2008
    With Babies Here, Where's The Love. - Family News Story - KGTV San Diego. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Needles OK To Dump In Trash  Oct 4, 2008
    If someone had, for goodness sakes, HIV or hepatitis and somebody stepped on that, theyre sick," said Hayes.Adams said the puncture-proof container is to prevent someone from being hurt if they have to handle the trash. He also recommends not using a glass container because it can break.Every state has its own laws when it comes to disposing of household medical waste.Copyright 2008 by . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Market Place... (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    I'm sorry, is my cancer upsetting you?  Oct 3, 2008
    Patricia San Pedro, 52, a Miami public relations executive who was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and had a double mastectomy in May, says shes had to find a way to reconcile her natural caregiving impulses with support from those around her. Its a matter of finding a balance, of being OK with receiving and being OK with not having to care for everyone, she says. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Fish Pedicures Banned In Washington  Oct 3, 2008
    Current Conditions 57. POSTED: 2:33 pm PDT October 2, 2008UPDATED: 6:22 pm PDT October 2, 2008. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Elections Linked To Fatal Car Accidents, Study Reveals  Oct 3, 2008
    POSTED: 3:19 pm PDT September 30, 2008UPDATED: 6:26 pm PDT October 2, 2008. -- In the last presidential election, 116 million people voted -- a record total that may be shattered this November. (KERO 23, CA)

    Seniors May Face 'Bone Death' In Jaw  Sep 25, 2008
    ENTs Worry About Newly Discovered Problems. POSTED: 5:30 am PDT September 25, 2008. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Parents Of 17 Kids To Gain One More  Sep 25, 2008
    Current Conditions 54. Oldest Child To Wed On Friday. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Seniors Sap Medicare With Name-Brand Drugs  Sep 25, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. Study Shows More Seniors Choose Name Brands When Not Paying. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Firefighters Losing Battle Against Bed Bugs  Sep 25, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. John Downer/Getty Images. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Do Energy Drinks Need Warning Labels?  Sep 25, 2008
    Do Energy Drinks Need Warning Labels. - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Have Fewer Kids To Save Planet?  Sep 25, 2008
    Have Fewer Kids To Save Planet. - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Woman Named Bacon Wins Hog-Calling Title  Sep 24, 2008
    Current Conditions 51. Jan Greune/Getty Images. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Pa. Mom Admits Helping Son Build Arsenal  Sep 24, 2008
    Mom Admits Helping Son Build Arsenal - Family News Story - KIRO Seattle. Current Conditions 51. (KIRO TV, WA)

    E.R. Workers Post Pics Of Patients' Wounds  Sep 24, 2008
    Current Conditions 51. Two Hospital Workers Fired For MySpace Postings. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Man Keeps Mind, Body Busy For 112 Years  Sep 24, 2008
    Current Conditions 51. Railway Worker Moved To Montana 90 Years Ago. (KIRO TV, WA)

    My Baby's Father Won't Marry Me  Sep 24, 2008
    Current Conditions 51. Promise From Early In Relationship Not Kept. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Number Of Abortions Continues To Slide  Sep 24, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Big Drop Seen For Women In Early 20s. (KCRA 3, CA)

    13 Babies Die In Turkish Hospital In One Day  Sep 23, 2008
    Hospital Deaths Of 13 Babies In 1 Day Probed - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Aging Means Changing Focus Of Diet  Sep 23, 2008
    Boomers Focus On Health, Not Weight - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current Conditions 70. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Forget me not  Sep 22, 2008
    Having little support from her siblings, Kwan's experience with caregiving is peppered with trials and errors. Once, after Kwan promised to bring her mother to the temple for a Chinese Nine-Emperor God's festival, her mother was found in front of her main door with a knife in her hand. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Boomers Move Toward Yoga  Sep 22, 2008
    Aging Boomers Move From Sports To Yoga - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current Conditions 66. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    When Family Caregivers Have to Make Tough Choices  Sep 21, 2008
    According to figures from the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP, half of the nation's family caregivers spend 20 hours a week in the task, but 17 percent are providing 40 hours of care a week or more ... Mintz says caregiving is more than a one-person job and caregivers shouldn't wait until they are experiencing extremely high stress levels or have a health issue of their own to seek help ... Family caregiving doesn't end when a loved one moves to senior housing. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Milk Recalled As China's Safety Scandal Grows  Sep 21, 2008
    Milk Off Shelves As China's Safety Scandal Grows - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Local businesses showcased in ‘boomer' expo  Sep 20, 2008
    The Growing Young Expo founder and CEO, Jane Dueease, said the expo's goal is to educate the baby boomer generation on specific issues including caregiving, health and wellness, travel, retirement and other lifestyle events ... I found a real lack of information on caregiving and other issues, she said. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    Docs Find Where 'Baby' Fat Cells Lurk  Sep 20, 2008
    Baby' Fat Cells Wait For Extra Calories - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    FDA Sets Guidlines For 'Super Chicken' Foods  Sep 20, 2008
    Super Chicken' For Dinner. Could Be Soon - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Public Needs To Know Vaccines Safe, Docs Say  Sep 19, 2008
    Concern Stems From Measles Outbreaks In Several Cities. POSTED: 3:23 pm PDT September 18, 2008. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Boomer Men Try Hair Color, Facials  Sep 19, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Aging Looks Good On Men, But They Still Fight. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Senior Notes  Sep 19, 2008
    On a drop-in basis, Lu will be available to discuss some of the transitions that arrive in life, including retirement, grief and caregiving. For further information, call the COA office. (Georgetown Record, MA)

    Infants Safer When Mother Gets Flu Shot  Sep 18, 2008
    Mom's Flu Shot Also Protects Newborns - Health News Story - KIRO Seattle. Current Conditions 54. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Long-term care workshops set  Sep 18, 2008
    Encouraging caregivers to take care of themselves so they can continue to provide caregiving services. Providing family members with strategies and tools to manage emotions and communication challenges that arise when a family member needs long-term care services; and. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Edwards: Money Woes Hurting Health Care Fix  Sep 18, 2008
    Edwards Fears Health Care Low Priority - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Many More Chinese Babies Sick From Formula  Sep 18, 2008
    6,200 Chinese Babies Sick From Formula - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    States Fight Alcohol-Added Energy Drink  Sep 18, 2008
    Coors Wants To Sell Alcoholic Energy Drink - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current Conditions 62. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    33-Pound Cat At Calif. Shelter Goes On Diet  Sep 18, 2008
    Tubby Tabby At Shelter Put On Diet - Family News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current Conditions 62. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Best Sports Drink For You?  Sep 18, 2008
    Sports Drinks Make Jump From Pickle Juice - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current Conditions 62. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Plastics Chemical Linked To Health Effects  Sep 17, 2008
    POSTED: 3:21 pm PDT September 16, 2008UPDATED: 4:13 pm PDT September 16, 2008. -- Today the FDA convened a meeting to discuss the safety of a chemical found in plastics called Bisphenol A or BPA. (KERO 23, CA)

    Cancer Patients Feel Less Pain After Massage  Sep 17, 2008
    Massage Lowers Pain In Cancer Patients - Health News Story - KERO Bakersfield. Laurence Monneret / Getty Images. (KERO 23, CA)

    BPA Seen To Raise Heart, Diabetes Risks  Sep 17, 2008
    Water Bottles Tied To Heart, Diabetes Risks - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Organic Pastures Raw Cream Recalled  Sep 16, 2008
    Packages With SEP 12 Code Date Recalled. POSTED: 2:02 pm PDT September 15, 2008. (KSBW 8, CA)

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