MEDICAL NEWS If you are allergic to latex, you usually know it. You can react with sneezing or worse symptoms because your body is reacting to proteins in natural rubber latex, which is made from the rubber tree. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America suggests you do this: * Always wear a medical ID […]
FINANCIAL HEALTH The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says everyone should check their credit report at least once a year. The information on your credit report could affect your ability to get a mortgage, car loan, a credit card or other loans. It can also affect the interest rate you get. Usually, a higher credit score
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BE FIT We know exercise improves our health and well-being. So why do so many of us struggle to get and stay active? Maybe we need to look at exercise in a different way. Look at it as something you want to do for yourself and not as a chore or something you have to
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Forgiving ourselves for hurting another is easier if we first make amends-thus giving our inner selves a “moral okay,” according to Baylor University psychology researchers. The research, published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, is significant because previous studies show that the inability to self-forgive can be a factor in depression, anxiety,
BE FIT Tis the season to-get active. Here are a few activities and steps suggested by the government’s “Let’s Move” initiative for active families: * Give children toys that encourage physical activity such as balls, kites, and jump ropes. * Encourage children to join a sports team or try a new physical activity. * Limit
WELL-BEING When your iPad or other tablet causes pain in the neck and shoulders – * Use a case that positions the device at a comfortable viewing angle. * Routinely shift hands and weight. Stand up if seated, or sit down if standing. When using a laptop or desktop computer, follow the same tips for
HEALTHY EATING People need iron because it transports oxygen to the body’s organs and tissues. The body uses iron to make new red blood cells. It’s also important for healthy cells, skin, hair and nails. Eating foods that contain iron is important. This is the main way most people get the iron they need. Iron
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WELL-BEING Have you read the warnings on a 3D TV or gaming system? Can 3D actually cause altered vision, lightheadedness, twitching, nausea, disorientation, especially for children and the elderly? Through these disclaimers, companies may have been scaring away the customers they seek, but medical evidence does not back up the claims. Professional eye photographer Timothy
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WELL-BEING After eating foods like onions or garlic, your mouth may smell less than pleasing to those around you. Usually, brushing, flossing and using mouthwash or sugar-free mints can get your mouth fresh again. Although bad breath is sometimes just bad luck, it can also be a sign of a health problem. When bad breath
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Have others called you a “perfectionist”? Do you get worried or anxious about needing to be perfect all the time? Do you often set standards that are difficult or even impossible to meet? Wanting to do things well can be good for you in your personal and work life. But sometimes, it
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