WELL-BEING If you’re hoping to make a change, these tips may help: Avoid.If certain places or people make you want to engage in unhealthy habits, try your best to stay away. Replace.Focus on what you can do instead of the bad habit. For instance, take a walk or drink a glass of water. Plan.If you […]
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MEDICAL NEWS It has to do with how you smell, but scientists still don’t know why some breeds are attracted to different smells, said Jason Pitts, professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University. The source of the aromatic compounds that produce body odor are bacterial colonies that exist on human skin, particularly in dark, moist
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SELF-CARE CORNER Salmonella, E. coli, and roundworms are among the nearly 20 different diseases that people most commonly get from their pets, said Jason Stull, assistant professor of veterinary preventive medicine at Ohio State. Infants, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with limited immune function are most at risk for animal-borne, or zoonotic, diseases. Since
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FAMILY LIFE Give presents that promote a healthy lifestyle. Keep health in mind when making your list and checking it twice. Ask for or give “Gift of Time Coupons” for shoveling snow, cooking a healthy meal, cleaning the house, and doing other active household chores throughout the year. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
WELL-BEING *It’s easy being green.Make vegetables a central part of your diet. Dark green foods provide essential vitamins and nutrients to your body that protect you from many of life’s worst diseases. The FDA recommends 3 to 5 servings a day for pristine health. This is not as hard to accomplish as it sounds. Examples
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SELF-CARE CORNER Beyond the obvious-steering clear of runny noses and hacking coughs-the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology presents some practical ways of staying infection-free. 1.Wash your hands often.Germs can live on surfaces anywhere from a few minutes to several months. Common places to pick up germs are kitchen sponges, light switches, elevator
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WELL-BEING Push the snow, dress in layers, and warm up first are sensible rules for shoveling snow. Here are some guidelines you may not know: * Avoid caffeine or nicotine before shoveling, especially if you have a history of or are at high risk for a heart attack. These stimulants may increase your heart rate
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MEDICAL NEWS Five new studies support simple steps to prevent illness and improve overall health. The American Journal of Medicine reports the following based on multiple studies in several countries: * Eating fresh fish regularly may reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. * Still trying to stop smoking? Try acupuncture and hypnosis. Several studies found
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WELL-BEING Whether you’re stuck in your car or at home or elsewhere, know how to extend your cell phone’s battery life, advises the Auto Club Group. In an emergency, do this: * Turn the phone off. Only turn it on when you are expecting or making a call. * If you’re in an area with
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WELL-BEING A fast-moving winter storm could strand you in your car. The cold can lead to hypothermia and frostbite until you’re rescued. A charged cell phone can be your lifeline for first responders, but until help arrives, Amica Insurance with advice from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers these tips to help keep you
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