Top of the library article categories that are based on site navigation.
WELL-BEING Lawn mowers are powerful machines. Careless injuries harm children and adults alike each year, according to these concerned medical groups: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (the docs who reattach fingers!). Prevent injuries by following these lawn mower safety tips: * Only use a […]
HEALTHY EATING Botanically speaking, mushrooms are not a vegetable, but a type of fungi. However, this doesn’t make them any less nutritious. In fact, mushrooms have some important nutrients and health benefits. Mushrooms love the sun Vitamin D has been a hot topic lately in nutrition news. Some research suggests the nutrient may help prevent
Mushrooms: Eat Your Fungi! Read More »
SELF-CARE CORNER Despite the wealth of over-the-counter products available that claim to treat fungal nail infections (in the toenails and sometimes in the fingernails), the only way to cure an infection is to see a skin doctor (a dermatologist). Over-the-counter topical medications don’t penetrate the nail and therefore aren’t as effective as oral prescriptions. A
Nail The Infection Read More »
FINANCIAL HEALTH Do finances keep you awake at night? If so, you’re not alone. More than 75 percent of Americans say money is a big source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association (APA). Although we can’t always change our financial problems right away, we can learn to cope with this type of stress.
Managing Financial Stress Read More »
SUCCESS OVER STRESS Having a strong sense that your life has meaning and direction may make you less likely to develop areas of brain damage caused by blockages in blood flow as you age. This research is reported in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke. When a blockage interrupts blood flow in a vessel within
Meaning And Purpose Promote Brain Health Read More »
HEALTHY EATING You don’t have to become a vegetarian to enjoy a meatless meal. Try working more meatless meals into your week, suggests the Recipe Doctor, Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, author of Food Synergy. * Substitute a soy “meat” product for the meat ingredient in casseroles, stews, tacos, and chili. * Break out a can
Meatless Meals (Try It) Read More »
MEDICAL NEWS A stroke can impact a person’s life in many ways. If you are caring for someone who recently had a stroke, you may be overwhelmed. With more than 7 million stroke survivors living today, you’re not alone. You can make life after a stroke a little easier for yourself and your loved one
Life After Stroke: 9 Tips For Caregivers Read More »
MEDICAL NEWS Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, kills one American every 54 minutes. The good news is many cases of skin cancer can be prevented. Before you head outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, know how you can protect
Melanoma And Skin Cancer Awareness Read More »
SELF-CARE CORNER Lifestyle changes-such as getting more exercise, time in nature, or helping others-can be as effective as drugs or counseling to treat an array of mental illnesses, according to the American Psychological Association. Dr. Roger Walsh of the University of California, Irvine’s College of Medicine said helpful “therapeutic lifestyle changes,” or TLCs, include exercise,
Lifestyle Changes Can Be As Effective As Medication, Counseling Read More »
MEDICAL NEWS Increasing awareness of health problems that can be prevented among men and encourage men and boys to get early detection and treatment of disease and injury. 6 health tests men need Here are 6 essential screening tests all men should receive during their lifetime, according to pathologist and men’s health expert Dr. Thomas
