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WELL-BEING When you donate blood, you are potentially saving a life. The American Red Cross estimates that someone needs blood every two seconds. Your donation makes that possible. The donation process is pretty simple, but there are a few things you should know in advance to prepare. Donation eligibility To donate blood, you must meet […]
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MEDICAL NEWS A seizure is a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. It can cause a person to have uncontrolled movements. A grand mal seizure or tonic-clonic seizure is the most serious. It usually involves jerking movements, shaking and the inability to talk or communicate. When it comes to seizures, there are plenty
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SELF-CARE CORNER Most people have felt a bloated stomach after a big meal. Usually, the belly feels overly full. It can make clothing feel tighter. The belly may look swollen. Bloating is usually caused by too much food or air and gas getting trapped in the intestines. But some people get bloated even when they
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MEDICAL NEWS Did you know that your kidneys are responsible for many important body functions? Kidneys are designed to: * Keep the body’s fluid levels in check * Remove extra fluid and waste from the blood, which exits the body as urine * Activate vitamin D for healthy bones * Balance minerals in the blood
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MEDICAL NEWS Blood nourishes every part of the body. Red blood cells are a major component of blood and a key player in how the body receives the oxygen it needs. What they do Red blood cells contain a special protein called hemoglobin that carries oxygen from the lungs and delivers it to the organs
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SELF-CARE CORNER A runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes… allergy symptoms can be miserable and common. More than 50 million Americans have allergies. People can get allergies at different times of the year. This is because different allergy triggers come and go as the seasons change: * If you have allergies in the spring, you may
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SELF-CARE CORNER Everyone needs vitamin D for good health. Vitamin D is important because: * It helps keep your bones strong. * Muscles need it for strength and movement. * Nerves use it when they send messages throughout the body. * The immune system needs it to fight off illnesses. Which foods have vitamin D?
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WELL-BEING Ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus, is not a disease. It’s a symptom of something wrong with your body’s hearing system. And, it may not be “ringing” at all. Some people hear sounds like roaring, hissing, clicking or buzzing. Experts think that tinnitus happens when certain nerve cells are out of balance. This
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WELL-BEING Winter is hard on your skin. Dry indoor air, frequent washing and cold outside air can make skin itchy and painful. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and an important barrier. Protect it! 1. Stay safe with germs: Don’t skip handwashing because your hands are dry. You could end up sick
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MEDICAL NEWS Memory is like the old telephone game, according to researchers at Northwestern University School of Medicine. You remember when kids took turns whispering a message into the ear of the next person in line? By the time the last person spoke it out loud, the message had radically changed. It’s been altered with
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