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Health Matters: The dangers of meat consumption

ESCANABA — Good food is a wonderful thing, and this is reflected in our culture. Much of our economy is centered around food, as demonstrated by the multitude of “food-centric” commercials seen on TV. Drive down most any city street in America and you’ll see a variety of eating establishments, filled with customers. Millions of people are employed in the manufacture and production of our food. But how much thought goes into what is being consumed by the average American? What went into the production of the take-out meal they grabbed from the local fast food joint? Many don’t ...

Losing weight can do more than help you look good

Losing weight is a common New Year’s resolution. Who doesn’t want to fit in to their favorite old pants they can’t bring themselves to throw out, or feel more confident in a swimsuit? And it’s no secret that losing weight is good for your health. If you need a little extra motivation to get you on the right track, it might help to know that losing weight has neurological benefits, too. It can help reduce your risk of stroke, improve your sleep and improve your spine health, which reduces back pain. Decrease your risk of stroke A healthy diet and plenty of physical ...

Is it time for a surgeon general report on vaping?

NEW YORK (AP) — Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking in America. Today, some public health experts say a similar report could help clear the air about vaping. Many U.S. adults believe nicotine vaping is as harmful as — or more dangerous than — cigarette smoking. That’s wrong. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and most scientists agree that, based on available evidence, electronic cigarettes are far less dangerous than traditional ...

Column: Diabetes Awareness Month fails to teach amputation prevention

ESCANABA — Once again, Diabetes Awareness Month came and went. But little has changed in how we go about preventing the debilitating consequences to the feet. Certainly, as many are aware, diabetes mellitus is associated with multiple complications, from heart disease to vision problems, clogged arteries and kidney disease. But not enough attention is given to the problem of “diabetic foot disease.” We are referring to the high rate of foot ulcerations, infections, and amputations that occur to these individuals. It is true we have made great strides in how many of these ...

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Rummage and bake sale Sept. 4 in Rock ROCK — The Rock Senior Citizen’s Corporation will be hosting a rummage sale on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Rock Senior Center. The Rock Legion Auxiliary will also be holding a bake sale under the awning outside the Center during the same hours. 9-11 veterans’ picnic planned for Sept. 10 ESCANABA — Area veterans are invited to attend a picnic lunch on Friday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in honor and remembrance of those who died and those who saved throughout the tragedies of 9-11. The event will be held rain ...

Scientists aim at joint injuries that can trigger arthritis

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arthritis isn’t always from the wear and tear of getting older — younger adults too often get it after suffering knee or ankle injuries. Now researchers are hunting a way to stave off the damage, by targeting the little energy factories that power cartilage cells. University of Iowa scientists used pigs to mimic the cascade of cartilage damage that can begin with a broken ankle. The study found using some old medications in a new way — rapidly injecting them into the animals’ joints — interrupted that cycle of cell dysfunction to protect against ...