Mature Health: Over Age 50 Research shows that older adults who lead active, stimulating lives keep their brains fit and healthy, too. Your mind needs “exercise,” just like the rest of your body. Some mind-stimulating tips include: * Learn something new-or try something different-every day. Studies show that curiosity keeps people mentally sharp. * Play […]
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General Health Conditions 1. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water or other unsweetened fluids. 2. Spend 2 hours or less of non-work screen time (laptops, video games, cell phones, etc.). 3. Be physically active for 30 or more minutes. 4. Wash your hands often to lower your risk of picking up and
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Brain & Nervous System Like a great conductor, our brain directs our every movement, sound, and emotion. It never stops working and thinking for us, but we rarely return the favor and think about the health of our brain. A healthy brain can concentrate, analyze, plan, learn, remember, feel, and so much more. While a
Skin Conditions The skin has two basic layers. The outer, protective layer is the epidermis. The thicker, inner layer is the dermis. About Your Skin The skin is the body’s largest organ. * It protects tissues inside the body from injury. * It serves as a barrier against chemicals, germs, hot and cold weather, pollution,
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions The abdomen is the body region between the lower ribs and the pelvis. Many vital organs make up this body region. Signs & Symptoms The type of pain, its location, and other symptoms that come with it point to the cause. * Mild to severe pain. It can feel dull or
First Aid To prevent accidental poisoning: * Always read warning labels on pesticides, household cleaners, and other products that could be poisonous. Follow instructions for use and storage. * Crush unused medications and mix them with water. Mix this with used coffee grounds or kitty litter. Put this in the garbage in a sealed plastic
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Skin Conditions Acne is a common skin condition. It occurs most often in teenagers and young adults, but can persist into adulthood. Signs & Symptoms * Whiteheads and/or blackheads. * Red and painful pimples. * Deeper lumps (cysts or nodules). How acne forms. Causes Foods and beverages, such as chocolate, nuts, greasy foods, and cola
Children’s Health Acne is a skin condition. With acne you get pimples. The pimples can be white-heads, blackheads, or raised red ones that hurt. Acne can pop up on the shoulders, back, neck, and face. Acne mostly occurs in teenagers and young adults. Many people still have acne or acne scars when they are adults.
Dental & Mouth Concerns Each year, over four million people-many of them adults-are fitted for braces. If you have any of the following dental problems, you may be a likely candidate for braces. * Crowded or crooked teeth. * Buckteeth, misaligned teeth, or lower teeth that protrude. * Poor bite or wide spaces between teeth.
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Skin Conditions Age spots are skin blemishes that come with aging. All age spots are generally harmless. They are more a cosmetic issue than a medical one. It is important, though, to distinguish them from skin cancer. Signs & Symptoms * Small or large, flat, freckle-like marks that are different shades of brown (liver spots).
