FAMILY LIFE Pets aren’t just for kids. Owning a pet can improve your family’s health in many ways, according to the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC). Pets can lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and offer companionship to all members of your household. Before you choose one, think about these factors. All pets need daily […]
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HEALTHY EATING For many years, people thought they should avoid fats to be healthy. But the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says eating the right kinds of fat is good for you, and may even be good for your heart. Nut butters can be a healthy way to get some of these fats. But with
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HEALTHY EATING Even healthy foods can be made unhealthy through processing and adding unnecessary sugar and fat. How do you know which oats are best for your family? Steel-cut, rolled or instant? You can choose any type of oatmeal that is made with whole oats. They all contain very similar nutritional value. Instant oats are
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FAMILY LIFE Today, more children than ever live in households where both parents work. As a result, child care is a necessity for many families. You can make an informed choice with a little homework and preparation. First, think about the type of care you’d like. In general, your choices will include daycare centers, family
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HEALTHY EATING These pancakes taste good and are good for you. Ingredients 1-1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 1 egg 1-1/2 cups cooked oats 1-1/2 cups evaporated milk 1/4 cup water Nonstick cooking spray Directions 1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. 2.
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FAMILY LIFE If your kids like to moonwalk and jump in those ever-present birthday-party experiences called bounce houses, know about these dangers. A child goes to the ER every 45 seconds because of bouncing injuries. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital say inflatable bouncers are the cause of a 15-fold increase in injuries to kids-mostly broken
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WELL-BEING Bad habits may be hard to change, but it can be done. Smoking, for example, can be stopped. So can alcohol abuse. If you could only … but why don’t you? Scientists at the NIH study what happens in your brain as habits form. They come about through repetition. Brushing your teeth in the
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MEDICAL NEWS When you spot a rash on your skin, you probably don’t worry too much about it. After all, most rashes are simply due to minor problems like a mosquito bite, chafing, or an irritating skin care product. Though most rashes are not dangerous, it’s important to pay attention to your skin. A rare,
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SELF-CARE CORNER During the month of October, many organizations, groups and individuals across the world increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funds to research the disease and find a cure. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will
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WELL-BEING Whitening procedures and products can help restore a whiter smile. But there’s a dark side to whitening your teeth, according to the Pennsylvania Dental Association. Certain tooth whitening procedures being done by nondentists at salons, spas, and even shopping malls may not be what’s right for you. The association says to have a thorough
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