SELF-CARE CORNER 1.Bad breath:For fresh breath, brush twice a day, floss daily, drink plenty of water, see your dentist regularly, and don’t smoke. If bad breath persists, talk to your dentist or doctor. 2.Tooth decay:When cavities are left untreated, they can get worse and lead to infections and loss of teeth. Get cavities filled quickly […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER UCLA experts encourage you to protect your colon health: 1. Get regular colorectal cancer screenings starting at age 50 if you are at normal risk. 2. Talk to your doctor about screenings before age 50 if you are at higher risk. This could be due to a personal or family history of colorectal
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SELF-CARE CORNER Are your best years ahead? A national survey of women between the ages of 35 and 49, sponsored in partnership with the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health and Teva Women’s Health shows that more than three-quarters of women in midlife say the best years are ahead, not behind. Yet midlife
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MEDICAL NEWS If you’re age 50 or older, your doctor may have recommended you get a colonoscopy. This test, which uses a thin, lighted tube to view inside the colon and rectum, checks for: * Polyps, which are growths or bumps that could turn into cancer * Colorectal cancer (cancer in the colon and/or rectum)
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Cancer 1. Don’t smoke, chew, or dip tobacco. 2. Each day, eat two to five servings of fruits and two to eight servings of vegetables. Make sure to have dark-green and orange vegetables and beans and lentils. 3. Choose whole-grain breads, cereals, and pastas over white, refined breads, rice, and pastas. 4. Protect yourself from
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Respiratory conditions 1. Get your yearly flu vaccine! Stay up to date with COVID-19 booster shots. 2. Wash your hands often. Do this for 15 to 20 seconds each time. Keep them away from your mouth, nose, and eyes. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when you can’t wash hands. 3. When you can’t use soap
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Heart & Circulation Problems 1. No ifs ands or butts about it − quit using tobacco. 2. Do not allow tobacco use in your home. Avoid secondhand smoke. 3. Get your blood pressure checked at every office visit, at least every two years, or as often as advised. Ask if you should have it checked
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Respiratory conditions Booster shots are recommended for everyone who has received a COVID-19 vaccine, if they are 12 years and older. All three of the COVID-19 (COVID) vaccines approved for use in the U.S. prevent COVID and reduce risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. However, Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (m-RNA vaccines), are preferred for better
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Crowns can restore teeth that are broken, chipped, missing, or damaged by decay or disease. A crown is a tooth-shaped porcelain cap that fits over the natural tooth. Crowns improve your appearance, but they also protect your teeth and prolong their useful life. Ask your dentist about crowns if you have
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Women’s Health Depression is a state of sadness and despair. Like diabetes, depression is a real medical illness. A person with depression may seek help for other problems, such as insomnia or extreme fatigue. Signs & Symptoms * Feeling sad, hopeless, helpless, and/or worthless. * Fatigue. Loss of interest in life. * Having a hard
