SELF-CARE CORNER Migraine headaches are more than an inconvenience. Migraine pain is severe and can interfere with a person’s life. Fortunately, today’s migraine treatments can help many people get the relief they need. There are two types of medicines for migraines: abortive and preventive. Abortive medicines Abortive medicines, also referred to as acute, are designed […]
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WELL-BEING Summer’s brutal heat brings with it the dangers of deadly dehydration and other hot-weather health issues. Dr. Richard N. Bradley, associate professor of emergency medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center, says, “Don’t push it too hard. When possible, stay inside your air-conditioned homes or go to places that have A/C.” If
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MEDICAL NEWS Did you know that diabetes can affect your eyes? If diabetes isn’t well controlled with a doctor’s help, it can cause problems that can lead to vision loss. Eye problems that are caused by diabetes are called diabetic eye disease. Diabetic eye disease includes: * Diabetic retinopathy * Diabetic macular edema (DME) *
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BE FIT When it comes to getting a good workout, no two people are alike. Age, health status, fitness level, and many other factors can play a role in how hard you can – or should – exercise. Your target heart rate can tell you if you’re exercising hard enough to burn calories, but not
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HEALTHY EATING The Institute of Medicine’s recommended daily allowance (RDA) for calcium from food and supplements*: * Ages 9-18 years, 1,300 mg * Ages 19-50 years, 1,000 mg * Ages 70+ years, 1200 mg * Men 51-70 years, 1000 mg * Women 51-70 years, 1200 mg *To increase absorption from calcium supplements, take no more
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Each day, 55 billion emails are written. How many of those do you receive? Email can be extremely useful for work and socializing but managing the never-ending electronic stream can cause anxiety and even legal problems and financial risk. “It has taken over our professional lives in many ways,” said Marty Siegel,
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SELF-CARE CORNER Tart cherries may help reduce chronic inflammation, especially for the millions of Americans suffering from joint pain and arthritis, according to research from Oregon Health & Science University. The researchers suggest tart cherries have the “highest anti-inflammatory content of any food” and can help people with osteoarthritis manage their disease. In a study
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HEALTHY EATING With one look down the grocery store aisle or a quick glance at a restaurant menu, it’s clear that whole-grain options are popping up everywhere. From quinoa to buckwheat and farro to freekeh, the number of grain possibilities is growing, leaving home cooks and diners puzzled by how to choose the right one
WORK LIFE Many people take a leave of absence from work at some point. It could be for a life event, such as maternity or paternity leave, or because of an illness. A leave of absence is usually an extended period of time off that goes beyond vacation or other type of leave. No matter
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HEALTHY EATING Big holiday coming up? Don’t panic. With a good game plan and strategic planning you and your diet can not only survive holidays but you can actually thrive on them. Holidays do not have to be a time of feast or famine-you can strike a happy balance between gorging and self-sacrifice. * Review
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