WELL-BEING Did I take my medicine? If you find yourself asking that question often, try these tips to help you keep track. *Keep them in an accessible spot.As long as they’re out of reach of children or pets, the best place for your medicine is a place you’ll see it. *Write it down.Purchase a small […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER You know that smoking can cause health problems, including heart disease and cancer. But if you smoke inside your home, you could be hurting everyone who lives with you. Anyone who is around cigarette smoke is exposed to secondhand smoke. * Secondhand smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals. Many of these have been
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MEDICAL NEWS Although they can be painful, kidney stones rarely cause permanent damage, and you may be able to prevent them, according to the National Institutes of Health. Back or side pain that won’t go away is the primary symptom of a kidney stone. You may also have pinkish or foul-smelling urine, a fever, or
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WELL-BEING Although children will lose many of their first teeth as they are replaced with permanent adult teeth, the “baby” teeth are still important. Cavities and decay, even in those first teeth, can lead to speech and eating problems and crooked adult teeth, says the American Dental Association (ADA). Follow these tips to keep your
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WELL-BEING Many kids get a bump or blow to the head while playing sports or other activities. If the hit is hard enough, a child can have a concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury. During a concussion, the brain bumps against the inside of the skull. This can cause changes in the
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FAMILY LIFE Today’s kids and teens are using the Internet, for better or worse. Although it can be a fun and useful tool, parents need to be aware of their kids’ online activities, especially social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat. Potential threats like cyber bullying and Internet predators are realities for kids today. And,
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HEALTHY EATING It’s hard to find time to get a home-cooked meal on the table when meal times come around. Many people are juggling work, responsibilities with family, housework and kids’ activities, to name a few. Plus, for those who aren’t experts in the kitchen, cooking dinner can seem like an impossible task. But, if
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MEDICAL NEWS Experts at Mount Sinai Medical Center offer this prostate cancer prevention advice: *Age is the strongest risk factor:Almost two-thirds of prostate cancers are found in men over the age of 65. *Family history can be important:Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk of developing this disease.
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MEDICAL NEWS According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today. It is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. When someone has trouble thinking, memory loss or behavioral changes, it can be devastating to the person and their family. Alzheimer’s starts with mild symptoms, but gets
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MEDICAL NEWS Autism affects about 1 in 68 children in our country today, according to the CDC. Autism is a developmental disability that can affect how a person interacts with others, learns, and behaves. For some people, the symptoms are severe. Others can lead fairly normal, independent lives. Although experts don’t know what causes autism
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