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 […]
MEDICAL NEWS A stroke can impact a person’s life in many ways. If you are caring for someone who recently had a stroke, you may be overwhelmed. With more than 7 million stroke survivors living today, you’re not alone. You can make life after a stroke a little easier for yourself and your loved one
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FAMILY LIFE Chores are a part of daily life for families. And, the way they are divided can have a big impact on your family relationships. A survey by the Pew Research Center found that sharing household chores was among the top three things that make a marriage work. This can be easier said than
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FAMILY LIFE Get outside and walk with your baby. But exercise caution and good judgment, advises the American Chiropractic Association. * A backpack-style or front-side carrier decreases a parent’s stability when walking or hiking. It is critical that a parent get into shape before attempting to use one of these products. * If using a
WELL-BEING Although children will lose many of their first teeth as they are replaced with permanent adult teeth, the “baby” teeth are still important. Cavities and decay, even in those first teeth, can lead to speech and eating problems and crooked adult teeth, says the American Dental Association (ADA). Follow these tips to keep your
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WELL-BEING Many kids get a bump or blow to the head while playing sports or other activities. If the hit is hard enough, a child can have a concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury. During a concussion, the brain bumps against the inside of the skull. This can cause changes in the
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FAMILY LIFE Today’s kids and teens are using the Internet, for better or worse. Although it can be a fun and useful tool, parents need to be aware of their kids’ online activities, especially social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat. Potential threats like cyber bullying and Internet predators are realities for kids today. And,
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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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MEDICAL NEWS Indoor radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Breathing it over long periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country. Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that seeps into homes undetected through foundation cracks. It can reach harmful levels if trapped indoors. It
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