Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Want to improve that osteoarthritis in your knee? New research suggests that regular Tai Chi exercise can reduce pain and help your knee function better.

After Age 55, Workplace Stress Seems to Decline (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Feeling stressed at work? If you're younger than 50, it might get worse -- at least for a while.

Health Tip: At Risk for Another Heart Attack? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If you've had a heart attack, you may be at risk for another one unless you make some major lifestyle changes.

Health Tip: Screening for Cancer (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- The best way to get a good prognosis when it comes to cancer is to get diagnosed as early as possible -- and that's where cancer screening tests come in.

Health Tip: Help Prevent Low Back Pain (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- It's not always possible to prevent low back pain. But the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says there are things you can do to help keep it away: Get plenty of regular exercise, including aerobics and exercises to strengthen your back and abdominal muscles. When carrying heavy objects, lift with your legs, not your back. Always bend at the knees with a straight back; don't bend over. If you're overweight, lose those extra pounds to reduce stress on the lower back muscles. Don't smoke. Smoking contributes to degeneration of the spine. ...

Health Tip: Use Cosmetics Safely (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Cosmetics may seem relatively harmless, but preservatives and fragrances added to these products are a frequent cause of skin problems, the National Women's Health Information Center says. Scratching the eye when applying mascara also is a common problem.

Autumn Chores Often Hazardous (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SUNDAY, Sept. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Taking health and safety precautions when raking leaves, cleaning gutters and performing other outdoor chores can help prevent injuries, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Ankle Circulation Could Warn of Future Strokes (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) -- A simple test of blood circulation in the ankle could help doctors identify patients at high risk of suffering another stroke, researchers say.

Health Tip: Staying Healthy (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Your lifestyle choices really can make a difference in whether you're healthy or frequently sick, the American Academy of Family Physicians says.

Spain's 1st face transplant patient can smile now (AP)
AP - Spain's first face transplant patient — the first anywhere to get a new tongue and jaw — has been so pleased by his new appearance that he smiled, hospital officials said Saturday.