http://www.cullmantimes.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:29:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_289202958.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_289202958.html By Karen WilliamsonKARENW@CULLMANTIMES.COMWhile mandatory reporting for flu cases is not required at the moment, the Cullman County Health Department is gearing up to offer vaccines to lessen a potential outbreak. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:09:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_073160950.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_073160950.html Of all types of cancer, skin cancer is the most common, and more than one million cases are diagnosed each year in the United States. That is more than prostate, breast, lung, colon, uterine, ovarian and pancreatic cancer combined. People can be proactive in protecting themselves and their families from skin cancer. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:08:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_073160804.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_073160804.html Woodland Medical Center announced that they have added a state-of-the-art multi-slice Computed Tomography (CT) scanner to their facility. The new Brilliance CT scanner from Philips Medical Systems features advanced technology that produces split-second high quality images, permitting doctors to see more anatomical detail in a fraction of the time needed for other tests. With this new CT scanner, Woodland Medical Center’s doctors will be able to more effectively detect and treat a range of life threatening illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and lung disease. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:05:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_073160457.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_073160457.html Spring is in the air and pollen along with it. If the first warm days also mean the first runny nose and the first blooming buds mean the first red eyes, you may be one of the 36 million Americans who suffer with allergies. Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:19:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_053234106.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_053234106.html Often spouses ask one another, “How much do you love me?” Sounds like a ridiculous question, but when local businessman Robert Luckhard, owner of The Doghouse, was posed this question he answered undeniably, “with everything I have.” Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:18:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_054001723.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_054001723.html Pediatricians and parents are concerned about the rising rates of obesity among children and are now recognizing the need for action. Over the past three decades, the number of children who are overweight or obese has doubled from 15 percent in the 1970s to nearly 30 percent today. Nationally, there are 25 million children and adolescents who are categorized as overweight or obese. Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_054001544.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_054001544.html Thanks to a partnership between LifeSouth and Cullman Regional Medical Center, it is easier than ever for individuals to make blood donations. The LifeSouth bloodmobile travels throughout our community to schools, businesses and churches for blood drive events. There is also a donation station located in the professional office building No. 2 at CRMC that is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:14:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_054001426.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_054001426.html It’s normal to mistake the flu for another ailment such as a cold or just “feeling under the weather,” but it’s important to know the difference — because if it’s the flu, the sooner you can get help from your doctor, the better. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:03:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_019150341.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_019150341.html You’ve heard this before – it’s time to quit smoking. It’s a nasty habit that increases the risk for a variety of conditions including several types of cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, lung and gum disease and ulcers. It causes stained teeth, bad breath and wrinkled skin. Your secondhand smoke can be damaging to family and friends. Although it only costs a few bucks for a pack, it can add up to hundreds of dollars during spent during a year. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:01:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_019150200.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_019150200.html With each passing year, as people get older, they should be aware of their bodies' changing needs. Many people don't realize that healthy aging demands closer attention to diet. Here are a few tips from Janet Benefield, RD, dietician at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:59:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_019150012.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_019150012.html With the New Year comes many resolutions. We all make resolutions to become smarter, healthier, or even wealthier. Every year millions of people make these resolutions only to watch them fall by the wayside and the goals never come close to being accomplished. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:56:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_019145820.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_019145820.html He talks to them about it all year long, but he expects to see more of them in his office this time of year: Smokers ready to give up the habit.Cullman physician Brett Cuthbertson said if a smoker can stick to his or her New Year’s resolution to become a quitter, then he’s all for it. And now doctors like Cuthbertson are ready to help smokers with a virtual arsenal of stop-smoking aids. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:33:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_019145617.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/goodhealth/local_story_019145617.html Each January begins the same way for millions of Americans. After overindulging throughout the holiday season, people resolve to lose weight, embarking on ambitious diet and exercise programs in their quest to reach a healthier weight. But what is a healthy weight?