MEDICAL NEWS Seasonal flu is caused by a virus that can fly through the air, hitch a ride on a handshake, hug or kiss, and is extremely good at infecting people and making them sick. It can spread by person-to-person contact or it can land on a surface, such as a doorknob, handrail, or elevator […]
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BE FIT Olympic athletes inspire us with their fierce discipline and natural talent as they smash records, going higher, farther and faster. Their can-do spirit motivates us all to take on new challenges. Whether your goal is to complete your first marathon or improve your golf game, there are lessons to be learned from the
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SELF-CARE CORNER The American Association of Diabetes Educators suggests a plan for ensuring your next travel adventure is safe and successful. Over-pack your medications. Gone for a week? Pack two weeks’ worth of your diabetes medications in case of travel delays or misplaced supplies (insulin, syringes, testing strips, extra batteries for your pump, a first-aid
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FAMILY LIFE Parents, turn off the television when your children are with you. And when you do let them watch TV, make sure the programs stimulate their interest in learning. That’s the advice arising from University of Iowa researchers who examined the impact of television and parenting on children’s social and emotional development. The researchers
WELL-BEING Breast cancer screening guidelines vary with different health groups. The U.S. Preventive Service Task Force advises women ages 50-74 to get a mammogram every 2 years. Women ages 40-49 and 74+ should discuss their breast cancer risk and the pros and cons of breast cancer screening with their doctors or health care providers. Women
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FAMILY LIFE How about that shocking headline? Although most parents do not consider furniture and TVs to be dangerous, children are often injured when these items tip over. A study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that nearly 15,000 children younger than age
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MEDICAL NEWS The lining of your stomach makes acid and enzymes that help break down food into the nutrients you need. The lining protects itself from acid damage by releasing mucus. But sometimes the lining gets inflamed and starts making less acid, enzymes, and mucus. This type of inflammation is called gastritis. You may have
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MEDICAL NEWS Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over 60, so it’s important to know what you can do about it. Glaucoma happens when too much fluid builds up in the eye. This extra fluid causes pressure that damages the optic nerve. This damage cannot be undone once it happens. It can
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HEALTHY EATING Carbohydrates (or carbs) are one of the main types of nutrients in our diets. Fats and protein are other nutrients. Carbs with a simple chemical structure are called sugars. Sugars are found naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and milk products. They’re also added to many foods and drinks. Complex carbs, such
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MEDICAL NEWS Benign prostatic hyperplasia, sometimes called BPH or enlarged prostate, is a condition where a man’s prostate gland gets larger. It is the most common prostate problem for men older than age 50. And, up to 90 percent of men over age 80 have it. An enlarged prostate is not cancer, and for many
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