SELF-CARE CORNER You’re feeling pretty lousy. You’ve got sniffles, sneezing, and a sore throat. Is it a cold, flu, or allergies? It can be hard to tell them apart because they share so many symptoms. But understanding the differences will help you choose the best treatment, advises the NIH News in Health. © American Institute […]
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MEDICAL NEWS Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer, is the fourth most common cancer in the United States. It is the second leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people ages 50 and older. The best way to detect colorectal cancer is
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WELL-BEING You may not be able to take it with you, but you can let the generations to come know what you valued if you create an ethical will. An ethical will can be a vital component of an estate plan because it reflects your concerns and hopes for the next generation. Most wills mainly
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SELF-CARE CORNER Many people have experienced the pain that even a minor burn can cause. The home can have many burn hazards, such as touching a hot stove, getting splashed with hot water, or even biting into food with hot spots. Children, especially, can be prone to burns when they accidentally touch something hot. Adults
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WELL-BEING With aging comes the possibility of developing cataracts. In fact, age is the primary risk factor for developing a clouding of the lens of one or both eyes. Smoking and diabetes may contribute to the proteins in the eye that clump together and begin to cloud vision, but wear and tear over the years
SELF-CARE CORNER Little teapots with long spouts have become a fixture in many homes for reasons that have nothing to do with tea. Called neti pots, they are used to rinse the nasal passages with a saline (salt-based) solution and have become a popular treatment for congested sinuses, colds and allergies, and for moistening nasal
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SELF-CARE CORNER During the month of October, many organizations, groups and individuals across the world increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funds to research the disease and find a cure. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will
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WELL-BEING Whitening procedures and products can help restore a whiter smile. But there’s a dark side to whitening your teeth, according to the Pennsylvania Dental Association. Certain tooth whitening procedures being done by nondentists at salons, spas, and even shopping malls may not be what’s right for you. The association says to have a thorough
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SELF-CARE CORNER Follow this simple advice from the Home Safety Council and H2otStop to help reduce the risk of burn and scald injuries at home: Bathing * Set your water heater at 120ºF or just below the medium setting. * Fill the bathtub. Run your hand through the water to test for hot spots. Then
MEDICAL NEWS Hey, activity is good for you. But what happens when activity triggers sore, aching, and swollen joints? The problem could be bursitis-that’s what your grandmother used to call it. Bursitis occurs when the bursae (those fluid-filled sacs that surround and cushion joints) become irritated or infected, often causing pain when you move. Sometimes
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