Tag: health
New year, new you
That suddenly outdated calendar that you take down from the wall on New Year’s Day—ever notice how heavy that thing is?
Take anti-flu precautions
The flu has turned deadly in San Benito County.
Two San Benito County residents have died due from an influenza virus, health officials reported this...
Revitalized routine
Anyone lucky enough to meet Christi Turner will immediately be struck by her petite stature and soft-spoken demeanor. Her warm smile is even a...
Health matters: building leg strength
A two-part series in injury prevention
The best way to stay in shape and achieve tiptop physical condition is to keep from getting hurt. Too...
County board OKs departure from CalPERS health network
San Benito County supervisors Tuesday voted 4-0 to leave the CalPERS Health Care network, which has provided options to county employees and retirees for...
With fire, agency issues warning on air quality
The local health department sent out an alert advising residents about air-quality impacts from the wildfire near Big Sur.
Updated: Senior trip canceled due to widespread illness
The San Benito High School senior trip to Disneyland has been canceled after a widespread outbreak of illness, according to the high school district.
There...
Updated: Senior trip canceled due to widespread illness
The San Benito High School senior trip to Disneyland has been canceled after a widespread outbreak of illness, according to the high school district.
Nurses ask for city aid in hospital contract dispute
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital nurses Monday made a coordinated effort—in the midst of contract negotiations with the separate health care district—to plead with Hollister officials about what they called “dangerous” staffing levels.
Lee: Start dynamic with your warm-up
If you're in your 30s or older, you started P.E. classes with static stretches—the type of stretches that are held for a set time—in the belief that they would increase flexibility, improve performance and reduce injuries.