2000-2004: Oakland University News

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    "Ask questions to get best health care possible"
    (Oakland University, 2003-11-03) Oakland University
    "When a serious illness or injury touches our lives, we have to place a great deal of trust in the people who are caring for us. But during these times, it's more critical than ever to remain as informed and as involved in the decision-making process as possible. Think of yourself and your family as a safety net that can help prevent a difficult situation from getting worse. The extra effort might spare you more suffering and expense."
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    "Have a plan of attack to quit smoking"
    (Oakland University, 2003-12-16) Oakland University
    "The American Lung Association estimates that smoking-related diseases claim about 430,700 American lives each year. Smoking costs the United States about $97.2 billion each year in health-care costs and lost productivity. If you want to successfully give up smoking, it's important to stay focused on the benefits of quitting."
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    "Health problems more prevalent if you're overweight"
    (Oakland University, 2003-11-24) Oakland University
    "We use it to celebrate. We turn to it for comfort. For many of us, food is much more than fuel for the body. It's an integral part of our emotional life. Unfortunately, too many of us are making unhealthy food choices, and we're doing it too frequently. That factor, along with sedentary lifestyles and bigger food portions, are combining to create an epidemic of obesity in this country."
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    "Mail-order prescriptions can save time and money"
    (Oakland University, 2004-01-27) Oakland University
    "Increasing numbers of health-care consumers are turning to mail-order prescriptions to save time and money. In most cases, a prescription is sent to the mail-order pharmacy or phoned in by the physician. The patients receive three to six months of medicine at a time, but they only make one copayment. Depending on the program, the payment usually is less than what consumers would pay for individual purchases over an extended time period."
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    "Student research focuses on generic drugs"
    (Oakland University, 2003-06-17) Oakland University
    "Pulak Ghosh, a Ph.D. student, received funding to study complex statistical designs and is conducting biostatistics research under the guidance of Professor of Mathematical Sciences Ravi Khattree. The research examines generic drugs to determine their potential effectiveness without engaging in costly clinical trials."
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    "Swimmer makes first step toward Olympics"
    (Oakland University, 2003-07-29) Oakland University
    "OU swimmer Chris Sullivan passed his first test toward becoming an Olympic competitior when he received first-level qualification during preliminary tryouts in mid-July. Sullivan had a time of 23.08 in the 50-meter freestyle event. Sullivan had an opportunity to gain national experience in March when he and three of his teammates competed in the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships at the University of Texas in Austin."
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    "There are many reasons to exercise"
    (Oakland University, 2003-11-19) Oakland University
    "For something that has so much to do with our bodies, exercise sure can get tangled up with what's going on in our minds. Starting and remaining faithful to an exercise routine just won't work until we commit to making it work. The good news is, if we want them, there are plenty of motivational reasons to be found for exercising"