SELF-CARE CORNER Podiatrist Dr. Lauren Kishman, Akron General Orthopedics, knows the most common foot complaints and lets you in on some secrets to get your feet summer-ready. Sweaty, smelly feet? Use antiperspirant on your feet. Why? Because you have sweat glands on your feet too. Change out your socks often and try a clear roll-on […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER The flu causes hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s a serious disease that is especially dangerous for babies, the elderly and those with health conditions, such as heart disease. Get your flu shot if you haven’t done
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WELL-BEING Some statistics suggest that more than 90 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail. Many of us want to better ourselves in some way, and a new year may seem like a good place to start. But how can you set yourself up for success? Many New Year’s resolutions are simply too strict and difficult
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WELL-BEING What do America’s elder citizens say about living a happy, healthy, and successful life? A Cornell University professor, Karl Pillemer, asked hundreds of seniors and gives their advice in his book 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans. *Take risks to avoid regret.People in their 70s, 80s, 90s, and
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WELL-BEING As you enjoy the great outdoors, you may not see a bear, but you might encounter biting and stinging critters such as ticks, mosquitoes, and other insects. Bring along your own make-at-home first aid kit that includes assorted bandages and basic medicines such as a 1 percent hydrocortisone anti-itch cream, suggests Dr. Janyce Sanford,
WELL-BEING Rain, fog, snow, ice, and sleet-all the challenges of winter driving. You can’t control the weather, but you can take care to be prepared (and spend less than $30 to be safer), say auto claims experts from MetLife. * Cold weather can cut the life of a car battery in half. Buy a battery
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WELL-BEING Traveling? Make a little room in your luggage for a travel first aid kit. It won’t cost much or take up much space. Once you reach your destination, you won’t need to reach any further than your suitcase to relieve those minor aches and pains that can put a major damper on your plans.
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WELL-BEING Why wait to create a new you? Live your best life now. This advice comes from researchers at Washington University: *Learn something new.Take a class in a subject you enjoy or are curious about. Check your community colleges for noncredit continuing education classes. Rekindle your love of learning. *Volunteer.It’s good for your physical and
WELL-BEING When your iPad or other tablet causes pain in the neck and shoulders – * Use a case that positions the device at a comfortable viewing angle. * Routinely shift hands and weight. Stand up if seated, or sit down if standing. When using a laptop or desktop computer, follow the same tips for
WELL-BEING Have you read the warnings on a 3D TV or gaming system? Can 3D actually cause altered vision, lightheadedness, twitching, nausea, disorientation, especially for children and the elderly? Through these disclaimers, companies may have been scaring away the customers they seek, but medical evidence does not back up the claims. Professional eye photographer Timothy
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