FAMILY LIFE It’s not always easy, but it’s important to talk to your teenage children about the dangers of underage drinking. It can result in violence, sexual assault, brain development problems and even serious injury or death. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 35 percent of 15-year-olds have had at least […]
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FAMILY LIFE Don’t get mad the next time you catch your teenager texting when he promised to be studying. He or she simply may not be able to resist. A University of Iowa study in Psychological Science found teenagers are far more sensitive than adults to the immediate effect or reward of their behaviors. The
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FAMILY LIFE When the kids are home from school for the summer, it can be hard to avoid technology. Kids (and adults) are used to constant entertainment from the television, computer, smartphones and tablets. But, reducing screen time can have many benefits for families: * Boredom is a great way for kids to learn to
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FAMILY LIFE Hari Cheryl Sachs, M.D., a pediatrician at the Food and Drug Administration offers this advice: * For infants younger than six months old, avoid exposure to the sun in the hours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when ultraviolet (UV) rays are most intense. * Even though it is best to keep infants
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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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FAMILY LIFE Children can be strangled by window cords on blinds and curtains. In fact, such tragedies are among the top hazards in American homes. Infants and children die each year from accidental strangling in the cords. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that only cordless window coverings or those with unreachable cords be used
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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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FAMILY LIFE Do you dread those long nights of homework hassle-for parents and students? Homework does not have to be a time of great stress for families, according to Paula Kramer, chair and professor of occupational therapy at University of the Sciences. Dr. Kramer suggests the following ways to help avoid arguments over turning off
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