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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FAMILY LIFE Increased participation in football, soccer, basketball, and other sports also leaves athletes more prone to injury, but certain good practices can help protect them from being sidelined, according to Dr. Scott Rodeo, an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery. * Athletes need to stay hydrated. Water is adequate, but fluids with
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FAMILY LIFE Students are back in school, and now is the time for parents to develop routines to help their children succeed academically. Kimberly Greder, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialist, says parental involvement, more than income or social status, is a predictor of student achievement. * Create a home environment that
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WELL-BEING The new you may not be you at all. Hackers and cyber criminals steal millions of records and identities, according to the consumer advocacy nonprofit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. Stay safer online by following these practices: *Assume you’ve already been compromised.Whether it’s your baby monitor, your Smart TV, the webcam on your laptop, or apps
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MEDICAL NEWS As summer comes to a close, it’s time to think about going back to school. One of the most important things you can do for your child’s health is to make sure he or she is up-to-date on vaccines, which can protect against many dangerous diseases. Vaccine requirements Many states require that kids
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FAMILY LIFE When a loved one is diagnosed with a serious or life-limiting illness, the questions facing an individual or a family can be overwhelming. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization recommends that people learn more about hospice as an important option before they are faced with a medical crisis. Hospice is not a
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FAMILY LIFE Start talking about the upcoming school year. Listen closely for fears or concerns, advises Dr. Amie Duncan of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. “It is important that parents listen to and respond to their child’s potential anxieties about the new school year, especially if they are making a big transition such as from an elementary
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WELL-BEING Tap into your company’s wellness program to help you make and achieve your New Year’s goals, suggests Alere Health. Identify your core values. Make a list of your core values-such as vitality, health, honesty, compassion, security-to get a sense of what is really important to you. Set your priorities. Target 3 or 4 of
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FAMILY LIFE Child and elder abuse is a serious problem that affects people from all walks of life. One of the most important ways to protect victims from abuse is by making sure they get the help they need and by reporting cases to the authorities. Here’s how to recognize the different types of abuse
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