KGW - Lifestyle - Health http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health RSS Feed for KGW - Lifestyle - Health en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:51:15 GMT Gluten-free not always the answer for many http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Gluten-fee-not-always-the-answer-for-many-138980444.html We’ve seen the sugar-free and fat-free labels for years. Now there are gluten-free options at the grocery store and on the menu at many restaurants. Experts link handwriting to academic success http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Experts-link-handwriting-to-academic-success-138975154.html Researchers have found handwriting may be a key to your child's academic success. Breakthrough heart operation in Portland http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Portland-surgeons--138892934.html Doctors at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland performed a first-of-its-kind heart procedure last week and the patient is doing well. Study: Lean beef helps with heart, weight loss http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Study-Lean-beef-helps-with-heart-weight-loss-138899074.html A new study suggests a diet that includes lean beef may produce similar results to a diet centered around fruits and veggies. Catholics push back on Obama health plan http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Catholic-Church-pushes-back-on-Obama-Health-plan-138899394.html In Portland and across the U.S., Catholic Church leaders are denouncing part of health care reform that may force them to offer health insurance plans which include contraception. Zumba a workout hit in Portland http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Zumba-a-workout-hit-in-Portland-138890534.html If you haven’t been to a class you’ve probably heard friends boast about the benefits of Zumba. The American College of Sports Medicine calls it one of the top fitness trends of 2012. Cancer patient raises environmental concerns over chemo drugs http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/138935984.html Dr. Molly Linton has begun a personal campaign to get answers about the drugs she and a growing number of U.S. residents are using to fight cancer. Special report: Does reality TV influence girls? http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Does-reality-TV-make-mean-girls--138816194.html A survey shows reality shows could be encouraging bad behaviors in young girls. CDC: Bread beats out chips as biggest salt source http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/138858629.html ATLANTA (AP) — Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of salt in the American diet, accounting for more than twice as much sodium as salty junk food like potato chips. Stress therapy aims to 'rebuild' the brain http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Stress-therapy-aims-to-rebuild-the-brain-138684674.html