Early detection of Glaucoma may save sight
Contributed by South Carolina Optometric Association
      Glaucoma, often called "the sneak thief of sight" because it can strike without pain or other symptoms, is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans - 91 percent - incorrectly believe glaucoma is preventable, according to the newest survey by the American Optometric Association (AOA).
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The potato's reputation has been mashed
From the Mayo Clinic Health Letter
      Pity the poor potato. In recent years, the lowly spud has gotten a bad rap, undeservedly so, according to the November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Criticisms have ranged from high carbohydrate count to its role as a magnet for high- fat toppings that add calories.
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New view of kidney stones
University of Wisconsin Health Public Affairs
      New research at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health shows that calcium supplements may help prevent kidney stones. That's good news for kidney- stone sufferers who like to eat. It means they can have that spinach and beet salad, followed by strawberryrhubarb pie, as long as they take a calcium supplement with dinner.
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Free Screening for Kidney Disease
      The National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina will bring a free community health screening from 9 am- 12 pm at the First Christian Church, located, 2062 Beltline Blvd., Columbia. Participants will be tested for high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and a urinalysis for protein. The screening is open to anyone in the community over 18 years of age.
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We resolve to walk our humans and avoid the B-A-T-H
By John Dixon
      The humans in our pack have long since ceased the making of New Year's resolutions, having found the practice an exercise in futility. For years we made noble resolutions with every idea of keeping them. However despite our best intentions, we rarely, if ever, managed to see them through.
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Animal Protection League named 2008 Angel
Contributed by APL
      Donors can be confident that the Animal Protection League is a good steward of their financial gifts. Because 93.
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Doggone days of summer camp
Contributed by PAALS
      PAALS, Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services and Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) are hosting two weeks of service dog camp for youth for the summer of 2009 at Crane Creek Community Center in Columbia. Beginner Camp will run July 20- July 24, 2009.
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