The Institute of Business and Medical Careers, or IBMC, is hosting a public open house for its new Longmont campus from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at 2315 N. Main St.

SPAS and massage are the words for health and relaxation and in South-East Asia locals and people on holiday from throughout the world take advantage of this time-honoured tradition.

If you're looking for nonsurgical relief for your back pain, there may be a solution. Millions of Americans suffer from back pain and the National Center for Health Statistics estimates 83 million days of work are missed each year because of back pain. There are a slew of choices out there. If you don't know what to consider, here's a snapshot of some nonsurgical options.

The sex worker at the centre of Wayne Rooney's previous prostitution scandal offered her sympathy to the footballer's wife, Coleen, over new allegations of infidelity.

The “Auld Slapper” sex worker at the centre of Wayne Rooney’s previous vice shame yesterday offered her sympathy to Coleen, saying: “My heart goes out to her.”

Geisinger and Bon Secours hospitals’ specialists to occupy new spaces

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The most common reason for using nontraditional medicine is back pain. Annually, 30 percent of the U.S. population experiences back pain severe enough to require medical therapy. Approximately 60 percent of the population uses some form of nontraditional medicine to relieve their pain.

The number of health plan outlets is small but is expected to grow as more consumers look to buy individual policies.

THE NANCY OPEN — Starting at noon Sept. 13 at Bear Brook Golf Club, 1 Players Road, Newton, sponsored by the Rattlesnake in Denville.

In a food industry first, Sanitarium has announced a groundbreaking, mutli-million dollar commitment to the nation’s health with plans to open health and wellbeing centres around Australia - the first of its kind officially opening in Pyrmont today (6 September 2010). Sanctuary Health & Wellbeing Villages will offer health services in conventional medicine and complementary therapies, [...]

He helps families who live in homes that pose health risks.

Christina Paciolla brings you the top stories. Kennedy Health System will have a few programs in September about generic and brand-name medications, robotic surgery, and obesity.

Dear Savvy Senior: I’m in the market for some senior-friendly furniture and could use some help. My husband and I have arthritis and have gotten to the point where getting up from a seated position – especially from our living room couch and recliners – has become a real chore. Can you recommend some good cushioned lift chairs or furniture accessories that can help us? – Can’t Get Up

Everyone needs a spa these days. From the holiday cottage that engages the local woman with the collapsible massage table, to the five-star resort with over-water massage pavilion. But the Longevity Wellness Resort, now, this is serious stuff.

The pet massage industry's growing presence has holistic veterinarians, the California Legislature and the California Veterinary Medical Board trying to develop guidelines for the practice.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange moments after the opening bell in New York City.

Stephen Strasburg's long road to recovery will include rehab and anonymity

Career educational institution Legacy Education welcomed the newest member of its family of career training schools, High Desert Medical College, Inc. The medical training school prepares aspiring medical professionals for careers that include ultrasound technician, massage therapist, medical assistant and full and part time vocational nurse. "From our first conversation, we were impressed with ...

Friend of GOOD Alex Marvar writes in to let us know about the O+ Festival , coming up in October in Uptown Kingston, New York. The idea behind the festival is to gather artists and musicians without health insurance, have them play for the community, and then connect them with local doctors for free health care. Brooklyn indie/classic rock darlings Phosphorescent, Ashokan heroes Mike & Ruthy ...