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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Often it’s frightening. Sometimes it’s deadly. Road rage-where flaring tempers mix with two-ton machines-continues to be a problem on America’s highways. Sometimes this problem leads to accidents, assaults, and even murder. It’s a puzzling problem in part because it can happen at anytime and anywhere that roads and vehicles are involved. Yet […]
MEDICAL NEWS When you spot a rash on your skin, you probably don’t worry too much about it. After all, most rashes are simply due to minor problems like a mosquito bite, chafing, or an irritating skin care product. Though most rashes are not dangerous, it’s important to pay attention to your skin. A rare,
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MEDICAL NEWS Scientific evidence shows that taking an aspirin daily can help prevent a heart attack or stroke in some people, but not in everyone. It also can cause unwanted side effects. According to Dr. Robert Temple at the FDA, one thing is certain: You should use daily aspirin therapy only after first talking to
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SELF-CARE CORNER During the month of October, many organizations, groups and individuals across the world increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funds to research the disease and find a cure. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will
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MEDICAL NEWS Birth defects can be devastating for parents and their baby. Sadly, many birth defects happen without an obvious cause and cannot be avoided. But, doctors know there are some things a woman can do before and during pregnancy to help lower the risk of birth defects. They include: Take 400 micrograms (mcg) of
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WELL-BEING Whitening procedures and products can help restore a whiter smile. But there’s a dark side to whitening your teeth, according to the Pennsylvania Dental Association. Certain tooth whitening procedures being done by nondentists at salons, spas, and even shopping malls may not be what’s right for you. The association says to have a thorough
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BE FIT “A strong core is key to good posture and for doing most day-to-day activities with ease, such as getting in or out of a car, walking up and down stairs, or reaching for a book from a shelf,” said Michelle Miller, an exercise physiologist at Indiana University. Weak core muscles can result in
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FAMILY LIFE Bullying can be hard to address, especially if it’s happening to your child. Knowing how to deal with bullying can help you support your child and stay calm about it. This is important because bullying can happen more than once. Dealing with bullying in the right way can help you (and your child)
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SELF-CARE CORNER Feeling overwhelmed with your “stuff” and looking for ways to throw “things” away? Follow the tips below in de-cluttering from The Cleaning Authority. Sort it out Begin by sorting, room by room, into the following piles: keep, donate, sell, trash, and recycle. (Label a box or laundry basket for each category.) Focus on
SELF-CARE CORNER Follow this simple advice from the Home Safety Council and H2otStop to help reduce the risk of burn and scald injuries at home: Bathing * Set your water heater at 120ºF or just below the medium setting. * Fill the bathtub. Run your hand through the water to test for hot spots. Then
