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Use holiday visits to check on aging parents

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Thanks for the notice and sorry to hear that. We've changed the photo.

December 21, 2011 at 3:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Brandon Woods’ deficiencies above average

Hi xclusive85,

The home page of the Ljworld.com had a link to this story all day Sunday, which is what we usually do for WellCommons story.

Thanks for your interest and comments.

Christine

December 19, 2011 at 2:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Vitamin D could help in fighting pediatric bone cancer

Hi Gabe,

Perhaps I should clarify Dr. Templeton's statement. She wasn't saying don't take vitamin D period. She just said that there hasn't been any study that links Vitamin D to preventing bone cancer.

I think some people could make the assumption that since Vitamin D helped in treating cancer it could help prevent it as well. And while that might very well be the case, no study has ever proven so.

December 19, 2011 at 10:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Side effects of energy drinks cause spike in E.R. visits

No one mentioned prohibiting energy drinks. I think the key here is the last sentence in the story about the need for public awareness. There is the perception out there that these drinks don't have that much more caffeine than soda. And, some people drink them like they would soda. Or worse mix them with alcohol or drugs.

As a result, thousands of more people are showing up to emergency departments with complications.

December 18, 2011 at 1:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Side effects of energy drinks cause spike in E.R. visits

Sorry about the spam. We've been trying to keep up with it as best we can. But they can be relentless.

December 18, 2011 at 1:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Our super group names have changed but the content has stayed the same

Thanks for the feedback Megan. We hope it helps too.

December 16, 2011 at 9:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Celebrate With Goodness

I love this idea. Thanks for sharing Marcia.

December 15, 2011 at 3:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Candy Cane Day!

Congrats Runners! Way to go.

December 14, 2011 at 4:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Use holiday visits to check on aging parents

Hi Costello,
Thanks for your comments. And, how fortunate for you and your mother to be in such constant contact. I'm sure that is a gift for both of you. However, not everyone can be so close to their parents. Lots of families live apart for lots of different reasons and the holidays are the one time during the year when everyone comes together.

And, some of the folks I talked to said it might be the out-of-town children who are the first to recognize or take action on a health problem. Those who see their parents more regularly might not notice the gradual changes. But, to someone who has been away for six months those changes can be dramatic. I can think of examples in my family where that has been true.

December 13, 2011 at 10:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Do you think parents should be allowed have their children opt out of school vaccines for philosophical reasons?

The poll is in reference to this story: http://wellcommons.com/groups/wellnes....

A group in Wichita is lobbying the state to allow a conscientious exemption for vaccines. In a written statement, they provided this information about why they want to opt out:

“Parents who are choosing to opt out or delay one, some or all of the required vaccinations have valid concerns and questions that are not being fully answered or resolved.”

Hope that helps. Thanks for the question.

December 12, 2011 at 12:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )