Wednesday, March 26, 2002

Health Wise
A tribute to Mr. Rogers
By GREGORY K. MOFFATT, PH. D
Child's Play

In February, Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood passed away at age 74 after losing a battle with cancer. Mr. Rogers has always been one of my heroes.

Is It Allergies?

Besides budding leaves and spring flowers, this time of year is known for nasal congestion and red eyes it's allergy season. But the good news is, with a simple blood test, you may be able to avoid suffering-perhaps without medication.

Fibromyalgia talk tomorrow

Fibromyalgia is a painful muscle disorder that affects millions of people, but is generally misunderstood. Fibromyalgia has multiple symptoms and involves widespread muscle pain. It can be a debilitating and very painful disorder, causing headaches, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders and digestive problems.

CPR Saturday called 'huge success'

1,336 receive free training

Patients rank SFMC second highest in U.S.

Tenet program bestows five-star status

Family event features children helping children

The 12th annual Children's Hospice Big-To-Do at the Zoo will take place Sunday, April 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Zoo Atlanta. The family-friendly event benefits Visiting Nurse Health System's Children's Hospice Program, an interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers and volunteers who provide critically ill children and their families the special medical care, comfort and support they need to cope with illness, suffering and death.

Beating the odds

Minimizing risk in the Stroke Belt

Dispelling common allergy myths

Knowledge is the ultimate weapon in the fight against allergies. That's because accurate information can help lead you and your family to the most effective treatment and prevention strategies. Consider these common allergy misconceptions-and the truth behind them:

Get smart about allergies

New public service announcement aims to offer guidance to allergy sufferers

Managing dust-associated allergies

For millions of Americans who suffer from hay fever, sneezing, wheezing and watery eyes are a way of life. But they don't have to be. Most patients can enjoy normal, active lives through a combination of medical treatment and avoiding allergy triggers by preventing them from entering the home and removing allergens that do get in.

Tips to revive broken New Year's fitness vows

There's still time to rescue that resolution

It's not just a rusty nail

Risks of tetanus infection lurk in more places you might think

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