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SELF-CARE CORNER Bones feel solid, but the inside of a bone is actually filled with holes like a honeycomb. Bone tissues are broken down and rebuilt all the time. While some cells build new bone tissue, others dissolve bone and release the minerals inside, according to experts at NIH in Health. As we get older, […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Acne can be an emotionally challenging condition for people of almost any age. The American Academy of Dermatology says acne affects up to 50 million people each year. Fortunately, there are a variety of products that can help you manage acne. If you or your child is dealing with acne, check out some
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SELF-CARE CORNER We’ve all experienced pain. But when pain doesn’t go away, it’s called chronic pain, and it can be tricky to treat, according to the NIH News in Health. Chronic pain can come from low-back problems, cancer, migraine, fibromyalgia, and other conditions. Long-term pain can affect your daily life and lead to depression. Some
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MEDICAL NEWS Parkinson’s disease evolves gradually over time. Early signs may not be noticed. As Americans age, the number of people with this disease is expected to increase. Parkinson’s is a brain and nerve disorder. Brain cells gradually malfunction and die. The disease damages brain cells that make a chemical called dopamine. The resulting dopamine
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WELL-BEING Americans will consume more than a billion glasses of champagne during holiday and New Year celebrations. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the careless handling of champagne is one of the most common causes for holiday-related eye injuries. These injuries are often caused by improperly opening the bottle, as a champagne cork is
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SELF-CARE CORNER Pain that lasts a long time or is ongoing is called chronic pain. A variety of conditions may lead to chronic pain, including arthritis, fibromyalgia, past injuries, or migraine headaches. Always speak to your doctor about any natural remedies you wish to try and any herbs or supplements you take. Not all natural
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WELL-BEING If you avoid wearing dark clothing because of those tell-tale dandruff flakes, know this. “Many people believe dandruff is caused by poor hygiene, but this simply isn’t true,” said Dr. Adam J. Friedman, professor and dermatologist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “Rather than try to remedy dandruff by over-shampooing or over-brushing your
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SELF-CARE CORNER Your dentist and dental hygienist inspect your mouth for oral cancers when you show up for your regular dental cleanings. But between visits, take note of these early warning signs, and see your dental professional if they do not improve or disappear after 2 to 3 weeks: * A sore, or soreness or
SELF-CARE CORNER Girls achieve 42% of their total body bone mass between the ages of 12 and 18, yet 90% of girls do not get enough calcium. Beginning at age 9, children (particularly girls) should include 1,300 mg of calcium in their diet by drinking milk and eating calcium-fortified foods, according to the Office on
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