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HEALTHY EATING Simple, small changes in what you eat can make it easier to follow a heart-healthy diet. Experts in the Harvard Heart Letter made these suggestions to lower the amount of saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium, and calories, and boost the amount of fiber and nutrients in a daily diet: Breakfast If you […]
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MEDICAL NEWS Did you know that diabetes can affect your eyes? If diabetes isn’t well controlled with a doctor’s help, it can cause problems that can lead to vision loss. Eye problems that are caused by diabetes are called diabetic eye disease. Diabetic eye disease includes: * Diabetic retinopathy * Diabetic macular edema (DME) *
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HEALTHY EATING While some dietitians extol the virtues of red wine, dark chocolate, and salmon for heart health, Dr. Katie Eliot, assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics at Saint Louis University, has a different plan. Keep it simple. Look to heart-shaped foods to protect your heart. “Being red and heart shaped can be a tip
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BE FIT When it comes to getting a good workout, no two people are alike. Age, health status, fitness level, and many other factors can play a role in how hard you can – or should – exercise. Your target heart rate can tell you if you’re exercising hard enough to burn calories, but not
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MEDICAL NEWS Heat and humidity can trigger three major illnesses, according to Dr. Eric Kirkendall, of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center: Heat strokesymptoms include hot flushed skin, high fevers (over 104ºF), altered mental states such as confusion, and can be accompanied by seizures. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency and needs to be treated promptly.
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HEALTHY EATING The Institute of Medicine’s recommended daily allowance (RDA) for calcium from food and supplements*: * Ages 9-18 years, 1,300 mg * Ages 19-50 years, 1,000 mg * Ages 70+ years, 1200 mg * Men 51-70 years, 1000 mg * Women 51-70 years, 1200 mg *To increase absorption from calcium supplements, take no more
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SELF-CARE CORNER Sometimes indoor winter air brings a whole new set of allergy and asthma triggers including dust, pet dander, and mold. Doctors from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology offer advice on how to stay sneeze-free and sniffle-free while indoors this winter. * Reduce moisture in your home to keep dust mites
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FAMILY LIFE Depression is a medical condition that can be serious. The National Institutes of Mental Health say depression can affect how you feel, think and cope with daily life. Eating, sleeping, socializing and working can all be difficult for someone with depression. If a member of your family has depression, there are ways to
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS It’s commonly believed that when we feel down, we should do something good for ourselves. But research suggests the opposite: you should do something good for someone else. Research shows that helping others may decrease depression. People who help others regularly may live longer, healthier lives. Studies have shown the following effects
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FAMILY LIFE Although learning may be easier for some children than others, any child can find success at school with some extra help from their family. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends these tips to help your child get a great education. Make reading a priority. Reading to your child helps them become a better
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