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Eye Conditions See clearly what you search for. * Tell your eye specialist that you use a video display terminal (VDT). He or she can advise eyewear to meet your needs. * Place the screen so that your line of sight is 10 to 15 degrees below horizontal. Position the VDT screen about 2 feet […]
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Dental problems affect more than your teeth and mouth. Gum (periodontal) disease and other mouth infections may increase the risk for: * Pneumonia. * Heart disease. * Diabetes. Also, an oral exam can help a dentist detect many health problems. These include diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, osteoporosis, and a lack
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Bone & Muscle Problems Repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) are also called repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). They result from doing the same activity over and over for a long period of time. This can be at work, at home, during sports, and/or with hobbies. Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms depend on the injury. For Carpal
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Be it red, green, blue, or amber, consumers spend millions of dollars a year on mouthwash. Many mouthwashes are strictly cosmetic-they leave your mouth smelling fresh and feeling tingly for a few minutes but don’t appreciably affect oral health. If you want to fight plaque, look for mouthwash containing cetylpridinium chloride
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Your teeth are vulnerable to nicks, chips, stains, and strains. To protect your teeth from damage and injury, take these precautions. * Don’t chew ice, pens, or pencils. * Don’t use your teeth to open paper clips or otherwise function as tools. * If you smoke a pipe, don’t bite down
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Bone & Muscle Problems A Simple Solution to a Common Problem Coping with the normal physical changes that come with adolescence is trying enough. When out-of-the-ordinary physical changes occur, the problem is doubly discouraging. Such is the case with scoliosis. It generally shows up between the ages of 10 and 15, and affects girls seven
Eye Conditions * Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) uses 75% less energy and last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, but contain tiny amounts of mercury. Recycle them according to your state’s guidelines. To safely dispose of a broken CFL, follow EPA guidelines fromepa.gov/hg. * Wear eyewear that protects your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) light
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First Aid A seizure is a sudden “episode” caused by an electrical problem in the brain. With a seizure, a person has change in awareness, body movements, or sensation. Signs & Symptoms There are many types of seizures. Common types are: A Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizure This is also called a grand mal seizure. A
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions A peptic ulcer is a sore in the stomach or first part of the small bowel. Peptic Ulcers Signs & Symptoms * A gnawing or burning pain is felt in the abdomen between the breastbone and navel. The pain often occurs between meals and in the early hours of the morning.
Eye Conditions Pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. This is the covering of the inside of the eyelids and the whites of the eyes. The medical term for pink eye is conjunctivitis. It is called pink eye when the cause is a bacterial or viral infection. This is because the white part of
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