Backpackers Beware: School Load Can Cause Injury, Pain Homework can cause any child to feel weighed down. But if your child goes back and forth to school lugging an overloaded backpack, she may be shouldering a load that actually could lead to neck and back pain, headaches and other health problems. [learn more...]   Tired of Fibromyalgia? Try Tai Chi Tai chi has been shown to relieve symptoms of arthritis, lower blood pressure, improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety and depression. Researchers now say that this ancient Chinese practice, sometimes described as "meditation in motion," may be effective in easing fibromyalgia. [learn more...]   Many Women Still Avoiding Mammograms Numerous studies have shown that mammography can reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer. What may be surprising, then, is that many women still are avoiding this essential screening. [learn more...]   Rehabilitation: A Good Move After Stroke Stroke is the No. 3 killer in the United States. But it's also a leading cause of serious, long-term disability, as many survivors are left with speech, vision, memory, balance or coordination problems. The good news, experts say, is that many people can relearn to walk, talk or do daily activities through rehabilitation. [learn more...]   Find Fall’s Bounty at the Farmers Market The days are cooling and the kids are back in school. But that doesn’t mean an end to delicious and nutritious fresh fruits and veggies. Shop your farmers market in fall for a healthy harvest. [learn more...]