HEALTH EVENTS

A calendar of recent events/activities in the local medical/health community.

FEMME & FIT

Top health mistakes women make        Guilty of health blunders? It's not too late to        change.    The truth about stretch marks        Prevent striped, streaky skin– here's how.

XY FACTOR

Wanted: hands-on dad        Smart moves for career dads

PARENTING PLUS MORE

Dealing with oily skin among teens        Help your teen deal with the greasies.    Panic disorders        Uncontrollable fear and anxiety can be managed.

HEALTH FRONT

Are you an emotional eater?        Discover the link between food and feelings.

COVER STORY

Healthy holiday cuisine        Holiday chow that's easy, light, and yummy.

DOCTOR AT THE DESK

Single gene disorder        The facts on flawed genetic instructions and their        effects.    Hurray for oats!        High in fiber, protein, and antioxidants, this        humble.

FITNESS AND FUEL

Pole dancing for fitness!        Spin and sashay your way to fitness.    The artificially sweet life        Are sugar substitutes really better for you?

BEYOND BODY

How's your phonethics?        Etiquette for today's wireless culture.    Practical Christmas decorating        Deck the halls without breaking the bank.    The healing power of prayer        Lifting up your heart can heal more than just your        body.

INSTANT RELIEF

Safety tips: preventing firecracker injury        Celebrate the New Year with all fingers intact.     Retail therapy        Shopping can be seriously addictive.

COUNTER CHECK

Health.Care checks the counters to give you an update on the newest health products and medicines in the market.