MEDICAL NEWS Most of us don’t think about bladder health unless there’s a problem like an infection or leakage. Millions of people live with overactive bladder (OAB). OAB is not a disease. It’s a name for a group of symptoms that affect urination. What is OAB? Normally, a person might feel like they need to […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER If you wear glasses or contacts, it’s possible you may be a candidate for LASIK eye surgery. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, which simply means laser vision correction. The procedure uses a laser to correct the shape of your cornea and improve your vision. This type of surgery is used to
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HEALTHY EATING Many food products contain “sea salt” as an ingredient instead of table salt, also commonly called “salt.” In particular, many so-called natural food products say they use sea salt. But is sea salt any healthier than old-fashioned table salt? What’s the difference? In general, sea salt has a coarse, crunchy texture. Table salt
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FAMILY LIFE Sometimes it’s hard to know if you’re in a healthy relationship. This can include a romantic partner, friend or family member. Know the good Some signs of a healthy relationship include: * You feel good about yourself when you’re around that person. * You feel safe telling them how you feel about things.
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MEDICAL NEWS We all have good days and bad days. We all have moments where we feel down or cannot tap into the joy or happiness we once had. But what happens when these days grow into weeks or months? Do you suspect that you or a loved one might be suffering from a mental
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WELL-BEING Brain health is your ability to learn, remember, plan and concentrate on things. Exercise is good for your brain – but it’s a different type of workout. Here are some things to know about boosting your own brain health. Puzzles are great – but they don’t fight dementia. There is no evidence that crosswords
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HEALTHY EATING A simple way to encourage your kids to eat healthy is to have healthy foods on hand and easily available to them. * Put fruits and vegetables within reach on the counter or in the refrigerator. * Save cookies and sweets as occasional treats, not everyday snacks. * Avoid buying chips, crackers and
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BE FIT Sports can be a great way for kids to develop social skills, teamwork and resilience. But it’s important to know that athletic ability changes as kids grow. Growth affects performance During puberty, boys and girls have a growth spurt that can change their athletic ability. After going through puberty: * Boys may notice
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BE FIT Knee pain can happen for many different reasons. But if you notice pain in the front of the knee during sports, jumping or running, you could have patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as runner’s knee. What does runner’s knee feel like? Runner’s knee usually has one or more of these symptoms: * The
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MEDICAL NEWS You’ve probably heard the terms cardiovascular disease, heart disease and coronary heart disease. But did you know each of these terms means something different? Let’s learn some of these “heart” terms and what they mean for your health. If you have a type of cardiovascular disease, work with your doctor to come up
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