MEDICAL NEWS Drinking too much, even just one time, can harm your health. Take a look at what too much alcohol can do to the body. Brain:Alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication signals. This causes problems with thinking clearly and making decisions. It can also affect mood and behavior. These effects can be long-term. Heart:Alcohol […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Allergies are caused by an over-reaction of the immune system to certain substances (called allergens) in the air (pollen, dust mites, for example), eaten (such as peanuts or shrimp), injected (like a bee sting or certain medicines), or touched (poison ivy or latex are good examples), according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation
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HEALTHY EATING Learn to tell if you’re really hungry or just think you’re hungry. Before you grab something to eat, figure out if you are truly hungry or just bored. Maybe you are thirsty rather than hungry. Try this, says Anita Kobuszewski, RD, author of Food: Field to Fork, How to Grow Sustainably, Shop Wisely,
SELF-CARE CORNER Each year Americans buy nearly 300 billion cigarettes. A vast number of those cigarette butts, including the filters, will be flicked into the environment, landing along waterways, parks, beaches, and public roads. This makes cigarettes the number one littered item in the nation, according to Legacy, the nonprofit created in the wake of
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SELF-CARE CORNER Antibiotics that are overused or misused can lead to “superbugs.” These are bacteria that can’t be killed by antibiotics. Some of these bacteria can be deadly if they get in your body. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says this is one of the top health threats in our world today. What
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FAMILY LIFE How do you manage a child who gets stomachaches every school morning? Or one who refuses to go to after-school activities? Or who is trapped in the bathroom with frequent hand washing? One in every 5 kids suffers from a diagnosable anxiety disorder. Experts Reid Wilson, professor of psychiatry at the University of
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1/2 loaf Italian or French bread (split lengthwise, or 2 split English muffins) 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/2 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese (low-fat, shredded) 3 tablespoons green pepper (chopped) 3 tablespoons mushrooms (fresh or canned, sliced) Vegetable toppings (other, optional) Italian seasoning (optional) Directions Toast the bread or English muffin until
HEALTHY EATING The belief that apple cider vinegar is a “cure-all” has been circulating in recent years on numerous websites and promoted by natural health groups. But, can it really cure diseases and keep you healthy? Some say apple cider vinegar helps you lose weight, control blood sugar and improve digestion. Unfortunately, these health claims
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 5 cups apple (tart, cored, peeled, and chopped) 1 cup sugar 1 cup raisins (dark) 1/2 cup pecans (chopped) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg (beaten) 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted) 1-1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon (ground) Directions Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly oil a 13-by-9
BE FIT Fitness bands, also called wearable health trackers, have become a popular trend in the last few years. Millions of these devices have been sold, but can they help you get healthy? What they do Most fitness trackers have features that act like a pedometer, counting your steps and other physical activity. Their features
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