National Women’s Health Week

The 10th annual celebration kicked off on Mother's Day, May 10, 2009 and lasts until May 16, 2009. With the theme "It's Your Time," the nationwide initiative encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life.

Why an entire week? Women are often the caregivers for their spouses, children, and parents and forget to focus on their own health. But research shows that when women take care of themselves, the health of their family improves.

May 11 - 15: Bike to work week

Across the country, May is recognized as “Bike Month”and Bike to Work (or school) week will begin on Monday, May 11, and will end on Friday, May 15.

How often do we get the chance to get outside, exercise and experience your town while pedaling a bike? You’ll save money at the pump, and can you think of a healthier, more economical and environmentally savvy way to reduce your fueling costs?

How can you get involved?

Swine flu hits proms hard

Texas teen and Guyer High’s Senior class president Nick Stevens was hoping to live it up with his friends at senior prom, but swine flu has put a serious crimp in his plans.

School officials postponed the dance because of swine flu-related concerns. Texas has the second highest rate of swine flu cases in the U.S., with a total of 28 confirmed cases.

Nick said, “I thought it was an extremely unwise decision,” before adding, “They could’ve check temperatures to see if people had flu-like symptoms” and avoided letting sick people into prom.