Pediatric Care Children need to brush and floss their teeth every day. Begin tooth brushing after your child gets his or her first tooth. Clean and massage gums in toothless areas with clean gauze, too. Begin flossing when all of the baby teeth have come in. Sticky, chewy, sugary foods and drinks promote tooth decay. […]
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Child Safety Do This, Not That According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): * Injuries are the leading cause of death in children and teens. * Each year, nearly 9 million children aged 0 to 19 years are seen in emergency departments for injuries. More than 9,000 children die as a result
Mental Health The Christmas season (and other holidays, to a lesser degree) leave millions of people blue, not joyful. Contributing factors include: * Family members who live far away. * Memories of a loved one who has passed away. * Financial problems. * Fatigue and feelings of being overwhelmed by tasks and obligations associated with
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Social Health Do the work you love and work at loving what you do. A recent survey found that only 19 percent of workers in the U.S. and Canada were satisfied with their jobs; 16 percent were “somewhat satisfied,” and about two-thirds were not happy. Workers say they are not happy due to little or
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Medical Care Finding the right doctor or health care provider for you is a big part of your medical care. Don’t wait until you get sick to find one. When you look for or change doctors, follow these tips: * Look for one who accepts your health plan. Check with the plan. Ask the person
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Medication Used improperly, prescription sleeping pills (called sedative-hypnotics) can be as addictive as alcohol and can produce unpleasant withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly. You can develop a tolerance to sleeping pills in as little as two weeks of frequent use. In other words, you need higher and higher amounts to fall asleep. Older people should
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Social Health Both you and others benefit. Gallup surveys in 130 countries show people with higher personal well-being are more likely to say they give time, money, or help to others in their communities. A community can be: * Your neighborhood, city, county, state, or country * Your place of worship * Societies or groups
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Financial Health Get out of debt on your own or with help. Whether it’s from living above your means, expensive medical bills, a job loss, or supporting your parents, you can eliminate debt. The first step is to avoid getting deeper in debt. Limit spending to essentials and follow a plan to pay down the
Financial Health * Limit your number of credit cards. * Use 1 or 2 major credit cards that have low interest rates. Individual store and gas cards have very high interest rates. * Only charge what you can pay in full when you get the bill. Or, aim to keep the balance to less than
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