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FAMILY LIFE Set rules for success if kids are home alone after school. The Red Cross recommends that parents and guardians take the following steps for kids alone at home: * Have your kids call you at work or send a text to check in when they get home. * Lock the doors and don’t […]
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HEALTHY EATING Busy weeknights often lead parents to skip family meals and instead rely on fast and processed foods, but a growing number of public health officials and parents alike agree that enjoying home-cooked meals as a family promotes health and well-being. Adolescents who participated in even one or two family meals per week were
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HEALTHY EATING Most people enjoy an occasional night out at a favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, many Americans eat out too frequently, and this often means consuming more calories and fat. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says restaurant portions are often too large, contributing to overeating and obesity. A serving of French fries 20 years ago
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SELF-CARE CORNER Migraine headaches are more than an inconvenience. Migraine pain is severe and can interfere with a person’s life. Fortunately, today’s migraine treatments can help many people get the relief they need. There are two types of medicines for migraines: abortive and preventive. Abortive medicines Abortive medicines, also referred to as acute, are designed
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WELL-BEING Summer’s brutal heat brings with it the dangers of deadly dehydration and other hot-weather health issues. Dr. Richard N. Bradley, associate professor of emergency medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center, says, “Don’t push it too hard. When possible, stay inside your air-conditioned homes or go to places that have A/C.” If
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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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WELL-BEING You don’t have to be a senior to risk falling in a steamy, slippery bathroom. Grab bars provide extra support through unique anchoring systems that can support up to 500 pounds of pressure, depending on the manufacturer, according to Lifetime Products. When installing safety grab bars, look for places where you are most likely
