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Dr. Herbert Keating

It's Often Hard To Say Goodbye To Patients, Readers, Friends - October 11, 2009 - EDITOR'S NOTE: Today marks the last of Dr. Keating's First Opinion columns, which he has written regularly for the Courant for 7 years....

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Dr. Sandra R. Scantling

The Courage Of Patients To Face Their Hopes, Fears - October 4, 2009 - Years ago, when I was a novice therapist, Karen, a 36-year-old married obstetrician/gynecologist and her 40-year-old pediatrician husband,...

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Genetic component linked to Asperger syndrome	Conn. Steps Into Federal Health Care Debate
Barefoot running movement gains a new toehold	VNA Gets Full Flu Vaccine Allotment
Effort To Settle Lawsuits In Reardon Child Sex-Abuse Case Fails	Connecticut Expecting 1st Round Of Swine Flu Vaccine This Week
Tamiflu For Healthy Person?; Tagamet For Warts	State Hospitals Making Preparations For Possible Swine Flu Pandemic
Suicide Law Challenged	Swine Flu Vaccines Expected To Begin Arriving In Connecticut Next Week

Getting Back on the Wellness Path Study indicates pumping up may be the best medicine.	'Biggest Loser' Now a Resort Workout like the contestants on TV's hottest weight loss show.
Fitness Works: Triceps Workout Tips from trainers to help sculpt your muscles.	A stretch to keep your hips flexible Perform this stretch on a regular basis and you'll keep those strong gluteal muscles flexible.
Stretching Good for Your Arteries Flexibility may indicate good cardiovascular health.	Running Shoes With That Barefoot Feel We break down the highs and lows of four that run the barefoot gamut.
Yoga Helps Relieve Chronic Back Pain Study outlines benefits for those in pain.	Make a Run for It If you're going to join a breast cancer race or fitness walk, invest in the right shoes.

Elderly Face Risk of Delirium	How to Care for Your Bones
How to Give Yourself a Breast Exam	Staying Attuned to Blood Pressure
Alcohol and the Elderly	A Clue to Aging's Toll on Muscles

Drug Maker Novartis Unable To Fill Connecticut VNAs' Seasonal Flu Vaccine Order	Headache Relief: Taking Pain Medications Can Create A Rebound Effect
All Seniors Eligible, But Medicare Options Differ	Eating Healthful, Natural Foods Is Music To Her Ears
Drug Maker To Pay State $25.1 Million To Settle Zyprexa Lawsuit	Red Wine's Benefits In A Pill?
Exercise A Strong Weapon In Fight Against Depression	Janis Abrahms Spring, On Caring For Aging Parents
Census Figures: 9 Percent Of Connecticut Residents Lacked Health Insurance In 2008	Questions, Opinions On Health Care Fly At Lively, But Civil, Portland Meeting

Meditation: Coping With Cancer	Vaccines for Adults are Underused
Natural Grooming Products	Study Looks at Napping Habits
Beef Jerky to Boost Your Energy?	Eat Organics Without Breaking the Bank

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