Posted December 28, 2010 - 1:09pm by Tracy
A year of health news in review
From widespread cases of whooping cough and vitamin D deficiency to studies on sodium intake, aspirin safety and yoga for cancer treatment, 2010 was a year full of new health trends, stories, research and recommendations.
Every day this week, CNN’s health blog, The Chart, is reviewing a big health story and buzzwords from the year. They have already posted information on the nationwide bedbug outbreak, concussions and health care reform.
AARP reprinted a similar report from the Dallas Morning News, which briefly detailed some important lessons that can be learned from the health news stories of 2010. Reporter Leslie Barker Garcia reminds readers to get serious about sodium guidelines, quit smoking to improve their moods and to lay off the daily soda to prevent diabetes.
Read the full AARP article, “Health and fitness guidelines gleaned from 2010” and CNN’s series, “2010 Year in Review”.
WellCommunityChicago.org's NorthSide Reaction blog also reported on it's share of health, wellness, fitness and nutrition stories affecting the North side of Chicago. Our most read health stories (and lessons) from 2010 included:
Addressing the radiation exposure question
Diagnostic tests such as CT scans have the power to help physicians diagnose a variety of health conditions. But they also pose a health risk in the form of radiation exposure.
A good laugh really is the best medicine
A good, belly-rumbling, tear-inducing chuckle is good for your heart health -- so have a laugh as often as possible.
Skipping mouth-to-mouth is best CPR practice for lay people
CPR without mouth-to-mouth breathing — called compression-only CPR — is the best practice for non-clinical people assisting someone in need of resuscitation.
Back surgery sometimes back fires
Every year, an estimated 600,000 Americans opt for back operations. Unfortunately, many of these surgeries are not necessary, particularly when alternative, non-surgical methods could be equally successful treatments.
Breastfeeding does NOT mean less sleep for mom
Some new moms may choose formula feeding in order to get more sleep, but a new study found that moms who give their babies formula do not necessarily catch more z's.
Lincolnwood ambulances now have the latest cardiac testing technology
The Village of Lincolnwood is now using potentially life-saving new digital electrocardiogram devices in fire department ambulances thanks to Swedish Covenant Hospital.
What health lessons did you learn in 2010? What health stories impacted you the most? Join the discussion below and let us know.
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