Substance Use & Abuse After alcohol, the most common drugs used are tobacco and marijuana. Other drugs used are amphetamines (uppers); barbiturates (downers); hallucinogens, such as LSD; inhalants; and narcotics, such as cocaine. On the increase is the use of substances known collectively as “club drugs.” These are used at all-night dance parties, such as […]
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MEDICAL NEWS A stroke occurs when oxygen flow to the brain is disrupted. Within minutes of a stroke, brain cells begin to die from lack of oxygen. As more cells die, parts of the brain become damaged and may no longer function properly. Three main types of strokes * Ischemic stroke is caused by a
MEDICAL NEWS Before a woman reaches menopause, she first goes through perimenopause. It is a time of adjustment as the body shifts away from the reproductive years. Preparing for these changes allows you to plan how to manage symptoms and find support. What is perimenopause? Perimenopause is the period of time when a woman’s body
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WORK LIFE Your skin is the largest organ on your body, and it has important functions. When it’s healthy, your skin helps: * Regulate your body’s temperature * Keep invaders like bacteria and fungus out * Protect you from the elements, such as cold and sun Your job & your skin Your skin needs care
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SELF-CARE CORNER The skin is the largest organ of the body. Yet, it is easy to overlook what is literally right in front of you when you look in the mirror every day. Regularly examining your skin, including the hard-to-reach places, gives you early notice that you should visit a dermatologist. Catching concerns early makes
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MEDICAL NEWS There are several different types of blood cancers. About half of all blood cancers are lymphomas. Lymphoma is cancer in the lymph system. The lymph system is part of the immune system that fights off illnesses and infections. It also helps control the flow of fluids in the body. Lymphoma is not one
SELF-CARE CORNER Do you have bulging veins on your legs? The veins may be blue, purple or red in color. If so, you may have varicose veins. What are varicose veins? Your heart is always pumping blood out to your organs. Then, the blood goes back to the heart through the veins. Veins have special
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SELF-CARE CORNER Heel pain is the most common foot and ankle problem. Often, a sore heel is not serious. But if you ignore it and keep using the foot, it could get worse. When it comes to heel pain, the first clue is where the heel hurts. Pain at the bottom of the heel is
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SELF-CARE CORNER Healthy blood is designed to clot. When blood clots, it prevents heavy bleeding. But, if a clot happens inside a vein, it can be dangerous. This is called a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Sometimes, the blood clot may move through the body and get stuck in the lungs. This is called a pulmonary
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MEDICAL NEWS In 2019, the U.S. has seen the biggest measles outbreak since 1994. Measles was declared eliminated in the year 2000, but in recent years measles has come back. This outbreak is due to two main factors: 1. Many people travel abroad. They may travel to a place where measles is common. They catch
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