Health - The Durango Herald

Feeling out of shape and fat? Here’s how to fix that: Start walking.

Diana Nyad – the endurance athlete who, at age 64, swam from Cuba to Florida – has another big dream. It doesn’t involve water, poisonous jellyfish or an exhausting 111-mile journey that too...

DATE: Jun 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

Quickly reporting cancer complications may boost survival

CHICAGO – If you’re being treated for cancer, speak up about any side effects. A study that had patients use home computers to report symptoms like nausea and fatigue surprisingly improved s...

DATE: Jun 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

Julia Hawkins started running at 100. Now she’s going for the gold

It was a hot and muggy afternoon when Julia Hawkins headed out for a practice sprint on the street in front her house. She steeled her gaze on the 50-meter mark on the far end of ...

DATE: Jun 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

Drugs score big wins against lung, prostate, breast cancers

CHICAGO – Drugs are scoring big wins against common cancers, setting new standards for how to treat many prostate, breast and lung tumors. There’s even a “uni-drug” that may fight many forms...

DATE: Jun 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

Poor posture at work? It’s time to straighten up

Forward head, slumping shoulders, tilted pelvis. Sound like the Hunchback of Notre Dame in 15th-century Paris? Maybe, or just your average Joe and Jane glued to their cellphones a...

DATE: May 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

More Americans with Alzheimer’s are dying at home, report says

NEW YORK – One in 4 Alzheimer’s deaths in the United States are now occurring at home – a startling increase that marks a shift away from hospitals and nursing homes, according to a report r...

DATE: May 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

Popular new workouts target the body, mind and soul

NEW YORK – It would be easy to brush off fitness guru Taryn Toomey’s The Class as another hippie trend, but you’d miss the magic. (She sprinkled crushed crystals underneath the studio floors...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

Marijuana extract helps some kids with epilepsy, study says

A medicine made from marijuana, without the stuff that gives a high, cut seizures in kids with a severe form of epilepsy in a study that strengthens the case for more research into pot’s pos...

DATE: May 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

No food or drink will turn you into a calorie-burning machine. But these can help.

Some people envy others for their fine jewelry or luxury cars, I covet fast metabolisms. I am practically star-struck watching my friend’s lean 17-year-old son regularly plow through piles o...

DATE: May 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

The Metabolic Approach to Cancer takes on disease with food

Two Durango-based health professionals wrote book on cancer and nutrition

DATE: May 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Science says: Medications prevent opioid addiction relapse

CHICAGO – Remarks by a top U.S. health official have reignited a quarrel in the world of addiction and recovery: Does treating opioid addiction with medication save lives? Or does it trade o...

DATE: May 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

Confused about what’s healthy? A new nutrition survey shows you’re not alone

If I asked you, “Who do you trust?” you would probably name a friend or family member – unless the topic is nutrition. Odds are your nearest and dearest are not your most trusted sources for...

DATE: May 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Feeling out of shape and fat? Here’s how to fix that: Start walking.

Quickly reporting cancer complications may boost survival

Julia Hawkins started running at 100. Now she’s going for the gold

Drugs score big wins against lung, prostate, breast cancers

Poor posture at work? It’s time to straighten up

More Americans with Alzheimer’s are dying at home, report says

Popular new workouts target the body, mind and soul

Marijuana extract helps some kids with epilepsy, study says

No food or drink will turn you into a calorie-burning machine. But these can help.

The Metabolic Approach to Cancer takes on disease with food

Science says: Medications prevent opioid addiction relapse

Confused about what’s healthy? A new nutrition survey shows you’re not alone

Videos & Photos

Search Directory Plus

Most Popular

Most Recent

Ballantine Communications, Inc.

Contact Us

Find Us