County health rankings expanded from Wisconsin to all 50 states

February 23, 2010

County health rankings expanded from Wisconsin to all 50 states
Where we live matters to our health. A first-of-its-kind report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation highlights this fact. The County Health Rankings, a collection of 50 reports – one per state – ranks all counties within each state on their overall health.

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Tapestry of Health stays strong

February 23, 2010

Tapestry of Health stays strong
In spite of budget cuts, Tapestry of Health is still working to provide family planning and health s

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Blanket beach ban: Snuff it, Gidget

February 23, 2010

Blanket beach ban: Snuff it, Gidget
The anti-tobacco crusaders must really enjoy the irony of hiding their true motives behind obfuscating clouds of illogic.

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Healthiest county in S.D.: Brookings

February 22, 2010

Healthiest county in S.D.: Brookings
Wealth can be a sign of health, but habits and social behavior might be better clues to personal well-being for South Dakotans.

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Coeur d’Alene Press

February 21, 2010

Coeur d’Alene Press
Photo by JEROME A. POLLOS/Press Dennis Desmarais rises out of the water as he prepares to turn and complete another lap in the pool Wednesday at Peak Fitness in Coeur d’Alene. The Hayden Lake resident comes to the fitness center twice a week to swim two miles in the pool.

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New study ranks Ohio’s southern counties among the unhealthiest in state

February 21, 2010

New study ranks Ohio’s southern counties among the unhealthiest in state
A new study released Wednesday pointed out the obvious in some cases, showing that counties with wealthier, better-educated residents are healthier than those in poorer, less-educated counties.

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Cigars, Pipes No ‘Healthy’ Alternative to Cigarettes

February 21, 2010

Cigars, Pipes No ‘Healthy’ Alternative to Cigarettes
Title: Cigars, Pipes No ‘Healthy’ Alternative to Cigarettes Category: Health News Created: 2/15/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/16/2010

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Cairo Smokers Shocked By Sex Warning (VIDEO)

February 21, 2010

Cairo Smokers Shocked By Sex Warning (VIDEO)
What’s Your Reaction? CAIRO, Egypt — A picture may be worth a thousand words, but many Egyptians are speechless over an image that recently hit the streets in this bustling capital city.

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Sugary drink tax shakes up reactions in Rochester-area soda aisles

February 20, 2010

Sugary drink tax shakes up reactions in Rochester-area soda aisles
Consumers, health experts find the rationale behind a proposed tax on sugary drinks hard to gulp.

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Smokers: Financial incentive to kick the butts?

February 20, 2010

Smokers: Financial incentive to kick the butts?
Dale Pratt of Streator quit smoking more than five years ago after being diagnosed with throat cancer. Had there been some financial incentive to quit the habit before then, Pratt just may have been motivated enough to stop smoking before

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