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An estimated 40 million Americans have some type of sleeping disorder. At least one in every ten adults has some type of sleep disorder. The inability to remain alert can be hazardous for anyone who drives a car; however, it poses even greater dangers for school bus drivers, people in public transportation, truck drivers, and those who operate heavy equipment. Read more . . .

If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, the time is right for doing so now: you still have time to develop immunity before flu season arrives in Upstate New York. The vaccination comes in two forms: injection or nasal spray (for people between two and 49 years of age, who are not pregnant). Read more . . .

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to quit smoking? If the answer is yes, you are taking the most important step toward reducing your risk of heart disease, emphysema, and cancer. Whether you smoke tobacco or chew tobacco, quitting is difficult because nicotine is a highly addictive substance. There are specific steps you can take, however, to improve your chances of quitting successfully. These steps include: (1) making a conscious decision to quit; (2) planning ahead and preparing to quit; (3) setting a quit date; and (4) executing a program to get off of nicotine. Read more . . .

Most people who are living with chronic health problems related to obesity, smoking, heart disease, and stress know what they need to do to improve their health. However, breaking lifestyle habits can be very difficult and many people need professional help to achieve successful change. At the Cayuga Center for Healthy Living (CCHL), we offer several different services to help people lose weight, manage chronic conditions, and become more active. By guiding our patients through the change process, we help them improve the quality of their lives. Read more . . .

Tai chi is a martial art form that was developed in China in the mid-1600s. It focuses on strengthening the interaction between the mind and the body and is widely recognized in both Eastern and Western cultures for its health benefits. Through the regular practice of tai chi, you gain a better understanding of how your own body functions and the role that balance plays in achieving and maintaining good health. You also come to understand the concept of developing and strengthening your “qi” (chi) or life energy. Read more . . .

The newly launched Get Healthy Tompkins website features a free online program that rewards individuals for setting and keeping small goals every three months to help them stay on track with healthier lifestyles. Read more . . .

Cayuga Medical Center's Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine announces a program that will feature three free lectures per year aimed at the care and prevention of seasonal sports related injuries for local athletes, coaches, parents, and health care professionals. Read more . . .

In April 2007, the New York Times ran an article entitled "Lessons of Heart Disease, Learned and Ignored." The article profiled a Boston cardiac patient who suffered a serious heart attack when a large blood clot in his left anterior descending artery blocked the flow of blood to most of his heart. His life was saved at Brigham and Women's Hospital by an emergency interventional procedure called angioplasty, which opened the blocked artery. Read more . . .

Island Health and Fitness, the area's premier health facility, is open to the public. There are several membership options available, along with senior and student rates. Members pay an initiation fee to join and a monthly fee to use the facilities. To learn more, call (607) 277-3861 or visit the Web site at www.islandhealthfitness.com. You are also invited to stop by the Island Health Center for a visit - at the corner of Buffalo Street and Route 89, on the Inlet.

If you are looking for help in making medically necessary lifestyle changes, talk to your doctor about the Cayuga Center for Healthy Living. The Cayuga Center for Healthy Living, under the direction of Geoffrey E. Moore, MD, FACSM, is located on the 5th floor of the Island Health Center, Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca. Read more . . .

 
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