Health

For La Plata County, a mild flu season so far

Statewide cases see recent increase

February 8, 2017

An athlete’s age may be less important to performance than persistent practice

“Self-efficacy, your belief in your ability to achieve an outcome is very important for predicting performance outcomes and a person’s…

February 8, 2017

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Six ways to keep your kids healthy during winter

JERRYMcBRIDE/Durango Herald file One of my children asked me why people are more likely to get sick in the winter…

February 6, 2017

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The treadmill’s weird history

Its evolution is an exercise in how work, leisure and technology changed in the past 200 years

February 4, 2017

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Women invited to join heart-health program

Durango Herald file Women older than 40 with a body mass index over 24 who exercise less than once a…

February 3, 2017

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Health department changes name to San Juan Basin Public Health

du1-i-syn The name change better reflects the organization’s public health mission: to protect human and environmental health and inspire well-being…

February 2, 2017

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Hospice of Mercy to offer 8-week grief support group

Associated Press file Participants will have the opportunity to explore the processes associated with loss and grief, while building understanding…

February 1, 2017

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Rare neurological disorder prevents people from knowing where they are

Mary McLaurine’s disorder, developmental topographical disorientation, does not allow her to make mental maps of her surroundings.Ricky Carioti/Washington Post I…

January 31, 2017

Health

Pumping iron gives the mind a lift

To free the mind, first free the body through exercise

January 30, 2017

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Cancer death rates up in some areas

Medical advances aren’t helping all Americans

January 24, 2017

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1 in 4 U.S. men have cancer-linked HPV genital infections

A doctor holds a vial of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Gardasil in his Chicago office. A national estimate suggests…

January 24, 2017

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Farmington medical center to hold fair, 5K run

Free blood pressure checks will be offered Feb. 11 at San Juan Regional Medical Center’s “A Fair of the Heart…

January 23, 2017

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Cochlear Ear Support Group to meet Jan. 29

du1-i-syn People who have a cochlear ear implant or are considering one are welcome to attend. Julia Biedenstein, an advanced…

January 21, 2017

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Long-term allergy relief is focus of free talk

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald photo illustration Gates will discuss how symptoms from seasonal allergies, food sensitivities and sinusitis can be resolved…

January 19, 2017

Health

Wearable sensors as ‘check engine’ light for health

Michael Snyder, professor and chair of genetics at the Stanford University School of Medicine, sports wearable gadgets. Wearable gadgets gave…

January 17, 2017

Health

Medicare Advantage dis-enrollment period runs until Feb. 14

Associated Press file Those interested must dis-enroll from their current plan, switch to Original Medicare and join a Medicare prescription…

January 16, 2017

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Women can learn about 12-week heart health program Jan. 26

du1-i-syn “StrongWomen” was designed for midlife women 40 and older and developed to help them understand the heart-healthy lifestyle and…

January 14, 2017

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San Juan Basin Health to host pediatric neurology clinic

Associated Press file Pediatric neurologist Dr. Alan Seay of Childrenâ€™s Hospital Colorado will lead the clinic. For more information, call…

January 13, 2017

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Breastfeeding workshop to be held Jan. 18

Durango Herald file Participants will learn how breastfeeding benefits the baby and mother, proper latch and positioning, feeding amounts and…

January 12, 2017

Health

Childhood council offers first aid, CPR course Jan. 21

Associated Press file Cost is $100, and the registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 13. To register, visit www.ecclaplata.org/trainings or contact…

January 11, 2017

Health

Community Health Action Coalition invites public to Jan. 13 meeting

du1-i-syn The public is welcome to attend, and participants are encouraged share their ideas about health-related issues in La Plata…

January 10, 2017

Health

Small changes can help you take control of food choices

Set specific, measurable, attainable goals

January 9, 2017

Health

Free health insurance enrollment assistance available Jan. 10

Associated Press file Trained enrollment specialists will provide on-site application assistance to community members before open enrollment ends Jan. 31.…

January 8, 2017

Health

Learn how to reduce stress through mindfulness

Janet Curry will present a free introduction to the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.…

January 6, 2017