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Ask the Doctor @ Get Your Rear in Gear: Dr. Jack Brandabur discusses health, fitness and “virtual colonoscopy” as an option for screening.

on Nov 6th, 2009 | One Comment

As part of our continuing series, Ask the Doctor @ Get Your Rear in Gear, we’ve invited accomplished gastroenterologist Dr. Jack Brandabur to talk to us about health and fitness, and to answer questions brought to us by readers. This month’s questions will focus on screening options including the “virtual colonoscopy” or CT colonography. Dr. [...]

Tighten and shape the lower body with a basic lunge exercise

on Nov 5th, 2009 | No Comments

A lunge works all of the major muscles in the lower body. This one basic exercise strengthens the glutes (butt), quadriceps (front of the thigh) hamstrings (back of the thigh) and the calves. It also stretches the hip flexors and promotes balance and stability in the ankle and knee joints. Like the push up, lunges [...]

Gear up for cold weather exercise in three easy steps

on Nov 2nd, 2009 | No Comments

Dressing for outdoor exercise can be challenging in the fall when temperatures hover between cool and cold. Runners and walkers often find themselves trying to gear up properly so that they are adequately warm, but not overdressed. A long run in sweaty cotton layers is enough to deter any athlete from future cold weather workouts. [...]

Survivor Story: Meg Davis

on Nov 1st, 2009 | No Comments

I was diagnosed when a tumor in my ascending colon, near my appendix, ruptured one night. I thought it was my appendix and my friend Jenn drove me to the hospital. She left around midnight thinking I would be having a laparoscopic appendectomy. That's what I thought too.

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Tighten and shape the lower body with a basic lunge exercise

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Survivor Story: Meg Davis

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