http://www.piedmonthospital.orgMind and Bodyen-us10080avizon@photobooks.comSat, 4 Feb 2012 08:30:14 ESTMon, 16 Jan 2012 14:02:23 ESTPhotobooks CMS2http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1202mb.mp3As runners age, they don’t lose their ability to use oxygen economically. That’s the good news. Where older runners fall short is in upper-body strength and flexibility. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1202mb.mp3Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:02:23 ESThttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1112mb.mp3Many hair professionals say they examine their clients’ head, neck, and face for early signs of skin cancer. And, more hairdressers say they want better training to help recognize which moles or spots might signal cancer. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1112mb.mp3Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:48:55 ESThttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1111mb.mp3Are Americans too clean? Proponents of the “hygiene hypothesis” argue that a societal emphasis on cleanliness has impaired the immune system’s ability to respond as it was meant to. And that has left us open to other illnesses such as severe allergic reactions, GI disorders, and autoimmune diseases. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1111mb.mp3Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:19:19 ESThttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1110mb.mp3The CDC is urging everyone to get an annual flu shot. Although this year’s vaccine provides protection against the same strains as last year’s, it’s still wise to improve your immunity with a shot this fall, the agency says. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1110mb.mp3Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:11:04 ESThttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1109mb.mp3Computer screen, smartphone, e-reader, iPad – the number of electronic devices Americans stare at daily continues to grow. And the smaller the screen, the harder their eyes have to work. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1109mb.mp3Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:34:07 ESThttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1108mb.mp3Proper bowel cleaning before a colonoscopy makes it easier to spot precancerous polyps, and avoid costly repeat tests, says a new study. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1108mb.mp3Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:50:23 ESThttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1107mb.mp3Asthma is on the rise in the U.S., and so is the cost of treating it, according to new information from CDC. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1107mb.mp3Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:07:29 ESThttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1106mb.mp3An increasing number of air passengers pass through full-body scanners as part of airport security. And many of those passengers are asking, “Are those scanners safe?” http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1106mb.mp3Mon, 16 May 2011 12:37:13 ESThttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1105mb.mp3Dog owners are more likely to meet the minimum federal exercise goals each week than people who don’t have a dog. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1105mb.mp3Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:41:52 ESThttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1104mb.mp3Just like the battery bunny that keeps chugging along, replacement knees are still working well 20 years out. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1104mb.mp3Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:56:24 ESThttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1102mb.mp3More Americans are getting treatment for depression—but much of that treatment appears to be in drug form instead of psychotherapy. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1102mb.mp3Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:37:19 ESThttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1101mb.mp3When you pour your morning cup of joe, you may be doing more than jump-starting your day. You may be protecting yourself against brain cancer. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1101mb.mp3Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:12:30 EST