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FAMILY LIFE Parenting is not an easy job, and it seems there are thousands of ways to do it. With so many parenting books and techniques available, how do you know what works? Sometimes, it helps to go back to the basics. You don’t have to be perfect or read every parenting book on the […]
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HEALTHY EATING The body’s immune system is designed to fight off unwanted invaders, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. But when the immune system reacts to something that isn’t usually harmful, such as pollen, dust, or certain foods, it’s considered an allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says 5 out of every
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SELF-CARE CORNER It’s one thing to lose your balance and fall. But it’s especially important to keep elderly people from the hazards of a trip and fall. The causes of balance issues could come from a number of different sources-many that don’t have a seemingly direct connection to balance or falls. Dr. Jason Rice, a
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HEALTHY EATING Salt, or sodium, can affect your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Many Americans already eat much more than the daily recommended amount of salt. Even if you skip the salt shaker, many foods already have high amounts of salt in them. In fact, more than 75 percent of the salt
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WELL-BEING Push the snow, dress in layers, and warm up first are sensible rules for shoveling snow. Here are some guidelines you may not know: * Avoid caffeine or nicotine before shoveling, especially if you have a history of or are at high risk for a heart attack. These stimulants may increase your heart rate
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HEALTHY EATING Saturated or unsaturated? Mono or poly? Good or bad? The FDA has taken action to phase out the remaining trans fat in the nation’s food supply. Unlike mono and poly unsaturated fats, which are liquid at room temperature, or saturated fats, which occur naturally in animal products such as butter and meat, trans
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WORK LIFE Boredom. Anxiety. Restlessness. If these terms describe your feelings at work, don’t be afraid to make a change, said Amy Gregor, coordinator of career services at Indiana University. “Career change is a natural life progression. Most studies show that the average job seeker will change careers-not just jobs-several times over the course of
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WELL-BEING Do you want to lose weight, quit smoking, eat healthier, get fit, manage stress, drink less alcohol? First, ask yourself: Are you ready to change? Meg Baker, director of Employee Wellness at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, says while the focus on self-improvement is good, you must be ready to make a change
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WELL-BEING A healthy pregnancy starts with these steps, according to the CDC: * Take a vitamin with 400 micrograms (mcg) folic acid every day. Read the label. * Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and street drugs. * Keep hands clean by washing them often with soap and water to prevent infections. * See a health care professional
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MEDICAL NEWS Act fast to lower your risk for problems related to Lyme disease caused by tick bites, urges Time for Lyme, Inc. Have I been bitten? Lyme disease can only be transmitted from a bite by an infected deer tick, not from another person or animal, although pets commonly bring ticks into the home.
