MEDICAL NEWS Diabetes affects millions of Americans. Although diabetes can be challenging, it can also be managed with proper health care. People with diabetes often need to change the way they eat and may need to exercise more and make other lifestyle changes. These changes can be hard for many people. But support from family […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Got a checkup coming up? Don’t let your doctor do all the talking. Speak up – and ask these important questions to get the most out of your visit. If you don’t understand an answer, always ask him or her to clarify. Your doctor wants to be sure you leave the office knowing
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SELF-CARE CORNER Pass codes, phone numbers, social security numbers, clothing sizes and addresses. We all have a lot of numbers in our heads, but heart experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say there are 5 more numbers you need to know. These are the numbers your doctor will use to assess your
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HEALTHY EATING Energy: Fat provides a highly concentrated form of energy. One gram of fat gives you 9 calories of energy, which is over twice that provided by carbohydrates or protein. Organs need a cushion: A cushion of fat helps protect organs from injury and holds them in place. Cell structure: Whether it is hair,
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS When it comes to dealing with deep inner emotions, there is a method you can really use to change, according to Dr. Claudia Sheftel-Luiz, a psychoanalyst and author of Where’s My Sanity? Stories that Help. It starts with 5 simple steps. 1. Look inward. You don’t have to get stranded in a
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MEDICAL NEWS Lung cancer is the country’s leading cause of cancer death. Many of the 160,000 deaths from lung cancer in the U.S. can be prevented. Dr. Bruce Johnson, the director of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, sorts out the facts about lung cancer and offers simple ways to reduce
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BE FIT Yoga typically combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation or relaxation. Researchers are studying how yoga may be used to help improve health and to learn more about its safe use. If you’re thinking about practicing yoga, here are 5 things you should know from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine:
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HEALTHY EATING Want to feel full without overeating?Certain nutrients and foods may help curb your appetite and make you feel fuller longer, according to the Institute of Food Technologists. 1. Protein Add protein (such as low-fat cheese) to breakfast. And a high-protein afternoon snack containing soy can lead to appetite control and less evening snacking.
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FAMILY LIFE Parents should set the example and be persistent, said Dr. Felipe Lobelo, who specializes in nutrition, physical activity, and obesity at the CDC. 1.Eat more fruits and vegetables.Serve vegetables your kids are most likely to eat. 2.Spend less time in front of a screen.Place limits on the amount of time kids spend in
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WORK LIFE Are you looking for ways to be your best at your job? No matter what kind of work you do, you can improve your overall health and productivity with some simple, everyday habits. Get enough sleep. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says getting the right amount of rest helps you both
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