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SUCCESS OVER STRESS You’ve seen “helicopter” parents. They hover on the sidelines at the soccer game, yelling, chewing their player out, and rarely praising. You’ve seen the result of their overbearing pressure in the classroom as they push push push their children to achieve too much too fast. Maybe you’re guilty of a little too […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER A peptic ulcer, commonly called an “ulcer,” is a sore in the stomach caused by acid. Although many people believe that stress causes peptic ulcers, research has shown this is not the case. But there’s a catch: if you already have an ulcer, high stress levels can make it worse. The American College
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Whether due to work, family or finances, most of us have felt stressed at some point in our lives. And to make matters worse, some studies have shown that stress can lead to depression, anxiety, or a weakened immune system. But can it cause cancer? The National Cancer Institute says no. There
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FAMILY LIFE Today’s families are busier than ever. Sports, music, and other extracurricular activities may take up most – if not all – of your child’s free time outside of school. Is this helping or hurting our kids? The American Academy of Pediatrics says free play time is an important aspect of a child’s development.
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MEDICAL NEWS You may already know you should wear sunscreen to decrease your risk of skin cancer and sun damage. In fact, the Skin Cancer Foundation says that wearing sunscreen regularly can decrease your chance of getting melanoma (the deadliest skin cancer) by 50 percent. Wearing sunscreen regularly will also help you avoid signs of
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WELL-BEING Just like the average coach airplane seat is uncomfortable for most people, office chairs and desks may not fit you either. Arrange your laptop, computer, and tablet so they fit you, urges Dr. Erik Peper, professor at San Francisco State University’s Institute for Holistic Health Studies. Don’t let an incorrectly adjusted chair or table
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS When… * You are frustrated * You feel you have tried everything * You are bored with your life * People say you need to change * You feel you’ve failed * You have a bad habit Stop what you’re doing DO THIS:Shift your attention fully to your belly. Take at least
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SELF-CARE CORNER It’s itchy and red. Maybe painful. A rash is your immune system’s way of saying, “I’m protecting you.” When skin cells detect something suspicious (such as poison ivy or chickenpox), they begin a chain reaction that leads to inflammation or swelling. Doctors call it dermatitis. But you might think of it as a
SELF-CARE CORNER Are cough and cold medicines safe for children? It depends on the child’s age. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says over-the-counter cough and cold medicines can be dangerous for kids under four years of age. These medicines have never been studied in children, so experts don’t really know if they work. They
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BE FIT Has cold weather got you hiding under the blankets? Don’t let it turn you into a couch potato. Your body needs exercise year-round to be healthy. And, exercising in the cold can be enjoyable if you know how to prepare for it. Why cold weather workouts are cool Cold air can be refreshing!
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