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Health
Race urges ‘get your rear in gear’
Local survivors fight colon cancer with 5K
According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer claims more than 50,000 lives every year and is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for men and women. In 2000-03, the median age at colon cancer diagnosis was 71.
County healthcare costs climbing
Increased demand in medical care weighs on commissioners as cuts loom
As Mecklenburg County commissioners try to combat a $70.7 million shortfall this fiscal year and at least a $15 million shortfall next year, the board learned March 2 money for healthcare services will also likely increase.
Fighting the frost
Committing to an exercise, health regimen despite the cold
Spring may be around the corner but you wouldn’t know it by the weather. Rob Crider, an exercise physiologist with Presbyterian Novant Heart & Wellness, says that when it comes to exercise, once New Year’s resolutions fade what comes next is an inevitable, motivational fight against winter’s frosty temps.
Ideal Cardiovascular Health
Small individual steps, giant gains for all
February is National Heart Month, a time to place extra thought on cardiovascular health. As we enter a new year, many are trying to continue their resolutions made last month. Often, these include goals to improve personal health.
Ballantyne-area chiropractor hosts National Heart Month seminars
Since 1997, Zitel Family Chiropractic, located in Ballantyne at 3419 Toringdon Way, has provided chiropractic care to hundreds of families in the south Charlotte area and beyond. In light of National Heart Month, practice owner and physician Jeff Zitel will highlight the connection between heart health and chiropractic care in two upcoming seminars on Wednesday, Feb.
