ROSCOE — Julie Barker never would have considered herself as someone who could lose 100 pounds. She still hasn’t, but the Clinton, Wis., mom and business owner will tell attendees at Weight Watchers, 4775 Rockton Road, how she has shed 92 pounds in the past 13 months.

ROCKFORD — Home Instead Senior Care, 2606 Broadway, has developed Get Mom Moving Activity Cards and a Web site at getmommoving.com designed to keep seniors engaged and physically active.

BOULDER, Co. — WellWise.org, a nonprofit foundation launched March 5, provides a new Web site on supplements, the science behind them, and other health strategies.

ATHENS, Ga. — The anxiety that often accompanies a chronic illness can chip away at quality of life and make patients less likely to follow their treatment plan. But regular exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety, a University of Georgia study shows.

WASHINGTON — The nation’s emergency physicians are urging America’s students to stay safe during their spring break vacations by offering 10 tips to help avoid a trip to the emergency department.

CHICAGO — Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.