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Technology helps preserve cerebral health

BY CESAR NEYOY, BAJO EL SOL

A poor diet and sedentary lifestyle that frequently result in cardiovascular illness can also be a time bomb for cerebral health. And the problem can be further complicated because the symptoms can be mistaken. For example, dizziness caused by a... Full story

Doctor to discuss valley fever

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

A valley fever expert will speak in Yuma about a possible cure for the disease.The Yuma Friends of Arizona Health Sciences will host Dr. John Galgiani at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Yuma Regional Medical Center Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St.Cost to... Full story

Car show to benefit recovery center

BY CHRIS McDANIEL, SUN STAFF WRITER

Car lovers will be showing off their prized possessions during the second annual Patients 1st Gear Heads Car, Truck and Bike Show Festival on Saturday. The festival is a fundraiser for the Living Free Recovery Center, which helps drug addicts and... Full story

Wear red to support women's heart health

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

Arizona Western College is going in the red Thursday, but not financially. The school is encouraging staff and students to wear red to show support for women's heart disease. The campus is bringing women's heart health awareness to attention... Full story

Expo celebrates 1,000 heart surgeries

BY CHRIS McDANIEL, SUN STAFF WRITER

Hundreds of locals concerned about staying healthy turned out for the 2010 Health and Fitness Expo held at Arizona Western College on Saturday.The event, which offered attendees access to free health screenings, entertainment and information booths,... Full story

Fighting food addiction

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

John used to feel trapped by food.He says that before he joined Overeaters Anonymous in 1994, food was a big problem in his life. But now he's helping others find support and help through a culture of understanding.John, whose last name is withheld... Full story

Quit smoking seminars in Yuma

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

If part of your New Year's resolution was to put down that pack of cigarettes, then you're in luck: there are free smoking cessation workshops in Yuma this week. The "Get Quit" program offers one-hour sessions on how to quit. The sessions are... Full story

School holding its own 'Biggest Loser"

BY DARIN FENGER, FEATURES EDITOR

Some teachers dream of students calling them big losers.That's the case at Salida del Sol Elementary, where 26 educators have launched their own version of "The Biggest Loser." Just like on the hit TV show, participants are cheering for each other,... Full story

National Influenza Vaccination Week

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

Through January, Yuma County will host vaccination clinics for the H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccine from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 13, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 at the Health District.For more information about the clinics, call the Yuma County... Full story

State cuts could cost YRMC

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

A move to sweep some state funds for Arizona hospitals could mean a loss of hundreds of thousands for local Yuma Regional Medical Center. Chief Financial Officer Pat Walz said the potential sweeps would affect funds to help health care providers at... Full story

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