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 Care Varies From State to State (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Want cheaper health care? Consider moving across the state line.

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: Stifle Back-to-School Allergy and Asthma Problems (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Going back to school with asthma and allergies means dealing with pollens, molds and other allergens that contaminate the air during autumn.

Obama hits back at health reform critics (AFP)
AFP - US President Barack Obama on Saturday hit back at health care reform critics, saying the debate about his proposals should not be "dominated by willful misrepresentations and outright distortions."

Health Tip: Buying Back-to-School Shoes (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Back-to-school time means lots of preparation for parents, including the prospect of buying shoes for their children.