SELF-CARE CORNER Your digestive system plays a big part in your overall health. It breaks down food and drinks into nutrients. These nutrients are used for energy, growth, cell repair and more. But, we all know how digestive problems can be uncomfortable or downright dangerous. Problems like constipation, diarrhea, nausea, heartburn and bloating can quickly […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER A first aid kit is an essential self-care item that should always be handy. A well-stocked kit prepares you for any situation or emergency that may arise. If you don’t have a first aid kit, you can purchase ready-made kits at most pharmacies. Ideally, you should have a kit for your home as
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MEDICAL NEWS Every year, millions of people get the flu. Some get very sick and need to be hospitalized. Thousands of people die from the flu every year. This year as we battle COVID-19, getting a flu shot is more important than ever. Flu shots decrease the chance that you will be hospitalized or die
SELF-CARE CORNER Good balance is essential for healthy aging. The ability to maintain and recover your equilibrium as you move helps protect you from injury and falls. Your independence depends on your ability to balance. Almost every activity necessary for daily life relies on safe movement. As people age, preserving balance protects quality of life
MEDICAL NEWS Erectile dysfunction (ED) occurs when a man cannot get an erection or cannot keep an erection long enough to have sex. It can happen at any age but it is more common in men over the age of 75. While it may seem like a symptom of aging, erectile dysfunction is not caused
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BE FIT In just 30 minutes a day, a woman can lower her risk of breast cancer. You don’t need special equipment or a gym. Power walking is a good choice to make a difference! Exercise lowers breast cancer risk by: * Helping you get to a healthy weight. Being overweight raises the risk of
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SELF-CARE CORNER Hair loss is a normal part of life and aging. The average person loses 100 strands of hair from their scalp every day. Usually, these hairs grow back as part of a hair follicle’s lifecycle. However, as people get older, hair loss usually outpaces hair regrowth. In addition, some people may be susceptible
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WELL-BEING Many people have their phones in pockets or purses all the time. Is this safe? Cell phones and RF waves When they are turned on, cell phones give off radiofrequency (RF) waves. When a person holds a cell phone up to their ear, they are exposed to the RF waves from the phone. At
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SELF-CARE CORNER Staring at a computer, dry winter air, cold temperatures, allergies, medications. A number of things can make eyes red, dry or uncomfortable. Many people turn to a bottle of eye drops for quick relief. But, if you use eye drops often, there are a few things you should know. Seeing red Redness relief
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MEDICAL NEWS Colorectal cancer is cancer in the colon or rectum. And, it kills thousands of people each year. But getting screened can prevent many of these deaths. Plus, screening can catch colon cancer in the early stages when it’s easier to treat. Many people don’t have any signs or symptoms of colon cancer at
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