http://independentmail.com/news/life/health/?partner=RSSAnderson Independent Mail Stories: Healthen-uslife/healthhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/31/officials-urge-vaccines-all-flu-season-hits-peak/?partner=RSSAnMed Health infection control coordinator Nancy McKittrick said this flu season has not yet been severe. mike.ellis@independentmail.com (Mike Ellis)Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:16:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41765-733407life/healthMike EllisLocalOfficials urge vaccines for all before flu season hits peak Anderson Independent Mailofficials-urge-vaccines-all-flu-season-hits-peakurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41765-733407Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/09/BMW-test-drive-supports-breast-cancer-organization/?partner=RSSDriving a brand new $60,000 convertible around sharp corners is thrilling under ordinary circumstances. It becomes even better when BMW donates money to charity each time someone steps into one of the cars: The company will donate $1 for each mile driven during a test drive. mike.ellis@independentmail.com (Mike Ellis)Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41118-733385business/local-businessMike EllisLocalTest drive a BMW; help fund Upstate breast cancer organizationAnderson Independent MailBMW-test-drive-supports-breast-cancer-organizationurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41118-733385Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/01/bone-degeneration-likely-osteoporosis/?partner=RSSOsteoporosis referred to as a "silent" disease Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:58:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39731-733347life/columnsDebbie Jackson Local‘Bone degeneration’ likely osteoporosisAnderson Independent Mailbone-degeneration-likely-osteoporosisurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39731-733347Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/sep/27/fall-calls-reseeding-fescue-lawns/?partner=RSSFollow these steps to fill in pockmarked areas of your lawn or thicken thinned-out areas Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:53:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-38457-733312life/columnsBob Polomski LocalFall calls for reseeding fescue lawnsAnderson Independent Mailfall-calls-reseeding-fescue-lawnsurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-38457-733312Change733312Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/sep/27/learn-common-misconceptions-about-weight-loss/?partner=RSSMisconceptions about fat loss abound. Here are a few of the prevalent ones Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-38456-733312life/columnsJohn Defendis LocalLearn the common misconceptions about weight lossAnderson Independent Maillearn-common-misconceptions-about-weight-lossurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-38456-733312Change733312Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/aug/09/local-fibromyalgia-support-groups-are-hard-find/?partner=RSSIf you’re interested in helping individuals with fibromyalgia, you might consider organizing a support group in your area Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-36848-733263life/healthDebbie Jackson LocalLocal fibromyalgia support groups are hard to findAnderson Independent Maillocal-fibromyalgia-support-groups-are-hard-findurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-36848-733263Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/01/health-matters-debbie-jackson-explains-insomnia-an/?partner=RSSI have trouble sleeping. I wake up tired and feel awful all day. Is there anything I can do or take that will help? — A.J.F., ANDERSON Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-34517-733194life/columnsDebbie Jackson LocalHealth Matters: Debbie Jackson explains insomnia and sleep apneaAnderson Independent Mailhealth-matters-debbie-jackson-explains-insomnia-anurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-34517-733194Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/25/your-personal-trainer-going-distance/?partner=RSS In boxing, “going the distance” means being conditioned and relentless so that you can last long enough to wear down your opponent and eventually win the fight. Sun, 25 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-34516-733187life/columnsJohn Defendis LocalYour Personal Trainer: “Going the Distance”Anderson Independent Mailyour-personal-trainer-going-distanceurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-34516-733187Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/11/anmed-sponsor-livestrong-program-cancer-survivors-/?partner=RSSOn Tuesday, Anderson residents are asked to 'LiveStrong' to fight cancer by wearing yellow. careyme@independentmail.com (Liz Carey)Sun, 11 May 2008 23:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33704-733173life/healthLiz CareyANDERSONAnMed to sponsor ‘LiveStrong’ program for cancer survivors TuesdayAnderson Independent Mailanmed-sponsor-livestrong-program-cancer-survivors-urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33704-733173Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/10/my-mom-and-my-mission-life/?partner=RSSPlease take a moment today and give respect, love and thanks to every mother in the world for the great sacrifices they have made — first to give birth and then to raise their little gifts and blessings from God. As we celebrate mothers, I’d like to draw attention to the most important thing: our moms’ health, well-being, quality of life and longevity. Sun, 11 May 2008 02:50:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33721-733172life/healthJohn Defendis Local'My mom and my mission in life'Anderson Independent Mailmy-mom-and-my-mission-lifeurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33721-733172Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/02/hay-fever-most-common-allergy-us-and-full-bloom-ri/?partner=RSSSymptoms are similar to symptoms of the common cold. Sat, 03 May 2008 01:45:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33309-733164life/columnsDebbie Jackson LocalHay Fever is the most common allergy in the U.S., and is in full bloom right nowAnderson Independent Mailhay-fever-most-common-allergy-us-and-full-bloom-riurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33309-733164Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/25/spoonful-sugar-may-help-keep-track-too/?partner=RSSMany of us don't take all of our medicines as prescribed, which can lead to bigger problems. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:32:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33194-733157life/healthJohn StaedANDERSONStudy finds we aren't so good at taking our medsAnderson Independent Mailspoonful-sugar-may-help-keep-track-toourn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33194-733157Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/24/end-it-may-be-bacteria-get-us/?partner=RSSBacteria continue to evolve, and one day may win the battle over humans, a researcher writes. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:54:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33110-733156life/healthJohn StaedLocalIn the end, it may be bacteria that get usAnderson Independent Mailend-it-may-be-bacteria-get-usurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-33110-733156Change733156Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/14/health-matters-resolving-sleep-issues-without-medi/?partner=RSSDr. Debbie Jackson explains the purpose of melatonin, and offers suggestions on how to get sleep easier and sleep better without the use of medications. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:02:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-32718-733146life/columnsDebbie Jackson LocalHealth Matters: Resolving sleep issues without medicationAnderson Independent Mailhealth-matters-resolving-sleep-issues-without-mediurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-32718-733146Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/08/your-personal-trainer-strive-every-day-reach-your-/?partner=RSSJohn Defendis challenges readers to strive toward reaching their full potential, starting today. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:35:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-32439-733140life/columnsJohn Defendis LocalYour Personal Trainer: Strive every day to reach your potentialAnderson Independent Mailyour-personal-trainer-strive-every-day-reach-your-urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-32439-733140Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/07/relaxation-class-aims-destress-rejuvenate/?partner=RSSGentle music wafts through the air as students assume cross-legged lotus positions on their colored mats, in a classroom at the Anderson Area YMCA. With hands resting palms up on their knees, they sit quietly as instructor Heather Kline-Schaffer begins reading aloud. Today’s selection is from Deepak Chopra’s book, “Peace is the Way.” Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:33:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-32404-733139life/healthLaura Hodges PooleLocalRelaxation class aims to destress, rejuvenateAnderson Independent Mailrelaxation-class-aims-destress-rejuvenateurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-32404-733139Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/01/dr-debbie-jackson-new-treatment-fibromyalgia/?partner=RSSDr. Debbie Jackson answers a reader's question concerning new drug treatments for fibromyalgia, and a sufferer details his struggle with the chronic condition. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:14:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-32156-733133life/columnsDebbie Jackson LocalDr. Debbie Jackson: New treatment for fibromyalgiaAnderson Independent Maildr-debbie-jackson-new-treatment-fibromyalgiaurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-32156-733133Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/mar/03/health-matters-rheumatic-disease-not-only-arthriti/?partner=RSSHealth columnist Debra Jackson explains the different categories of rheumatic disease. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:28:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-30941-733104life/columnsDebbie Jackson LocalHealth Matters: Rheumatic disease is not only arthritisAnderson Independent Mailhealth-matters-rheumatic-disease-not-only-arthritiurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-30941-733104Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/feb/25/ultra-fit-contest-winners-making-progress-toward-m/?partner=RSSJodi Burdette and Scott Reece are feeling and looking good as they work with fitness trainers at Coop's Health and Fitness. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:55:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-30637-733097life/columnsJohn Defendis ANDERSONUltra Fit contest winners making progress toward meeting fitness goalsAnderson Independent Mailultra-fit-contest-winners-making-progress-toward-murn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-30637-733097Change0Usable