302 Health May 2012
Chains aren’t always cheapest. Sometimes, the little guy offers lower prices. Here are some of the ways consumers can save at their community pharmacy: Manufacturers’ coupons Drug makers frequently offer […]
Organized through the National Kidney Foundation, Kidney Walks across the United States raise funds for the prevention of kidney disease, and raise awareness of the need for organ donation. Some […]
One of only 250 programs across the country performing kidney transplants, and the only one in Delaware, the Kidney Transplant Program at Christiana Care Health System celebrated both its fifth […]
At 10 o’clock every evening, 52-year-old Jim Wilson takes 27 pills. There are magnesium tablets, vitamins, anti-rejection medications—you name it. It’s a small price to pay. Wilson got a new […]
Last July, Chas McCormick opened First State Pharmacy in North Wilmington, at the busy intersection of Foulk and Silverside roads. There are two large chain drugstores within walking distance of […]
Service With a Smile—And More
Medical Myths Debunked: An apple a day … or not?
Putting the ‘Pressure’ on Weight-loss
By now, we all know about Delaware native Valerie Bertinelli’s lifelong struggle with her weight. We also know the great success she’s had dieting with the Jenny Craig system. Still, […]
In 2001, while working in Sweden, Kari Gormley of North Wilmington put on some pounds. Hoping to lose weight for her brother’s wedding, she attended Weight Watchers meetings. “It worked […]
Medifast, which launched in 1980, offers meal replacements and a dedicated approach: You eat every two to three hours and follow the 5 & 1 Plan. Each day, you have […]
If the thought of eating vacuum-packed and frozen food has you queasy, consider The Fresh Diet, which delivers to your door three fresh meals and two snacks in a cute […]
Like Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem—the choice of Janet Jackson and Terry Bradshaw—offers prepared foods. Founded as a bricks-and-mortar service in 1971, it’s now a virtual model. Counselors offer support by phone […]
If counting calories and measuring food gives you math anxiety, consider a meal replacement program like Jenny Craig, which has been touted by such celebrities as Carrie Fisher, Mariah Carey […]
Get Skinny: Here’s the dirt on Delaware’s weight-loss joints.
“I love to dance, but I never once took a class before I became a certified Zumba instructor,” says Howard, 43. “Someone made a derogatory remark to me that big […]
As Hermann talks about her love of Zumba, a fellow staff member in the background at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington yells, “We love it!” Hermann just […]
Zumba is more than exercise and fun to Jones, an instructor—it was her ticket to independence. Requests for her services have been so great that, five years ago, she left […]
Power Zumba burns 700 to 1,000 calories an hour, says Palacio, 42. “We work hard, but we have fun.” Palacio teaches Zumba at several locations, including the Western Y and […]
A Tale of Two Kidneys: Life takes unexpected twists and turns as two longtime friends battle kidney disease.
Making it Personal: The return of the neighborhood pharmacy.
If you’re looking to rekindle feelings of desire, no matter what your age is, there are many things you can do.
1. It’s a great stress-buster Sex releases a hormone called oxytocin that helps you relax and chill out. The perfect Rx for these angst-ridden times. 2. It promotes longevity […]
Embracing the healthy transitions that lay ahead can ensure a satisfying sex life well into mid-life—and beyond.
Embracing the healthy transitions that lay ahead can ensure a satisfying sex life well into mid-life—and beyond.