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FAMILY LIFE For more and more school-age children the Epipen is becoming a necessity for completing the back-to-school supply list. In fact, allergic conditions are one of the most common medical conditions affecting children in the U.S. “Accidental exposure to allergens at school is a major concern for kids with severe allergies since any exposure […]
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MEDICAL NEWS Ozone. It’s an invisible gas but it pollutes the air and may make it harder for you to breathe. Ozone is created when sunlight triggers a chemical reaction between oxygen-containing molecules and pollution that comes from cars, power plants, factories, and other sources, says the NIH News in Health. Hot weather is one
MEDICAL NEWS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says washing your hands is like a “do-it-yourself” vaccine. Washing your hands properly and at the right time will slash your risk of getting sick with illnesses like colds, flu and stomach bugs that cause diarrhea and vomiting. Handwashing seems simple. But, there are some
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients: 1 c fat-free sour cream 2 tsp dried dill 3 Tbsp scallions, finely chopped 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1-1/2 lbs salmon fillet with skin, cut in center 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp black pepper As needed, fat-free cooking spray Directions Whisk sour cream, dill, onion, mustard, and
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients For the salsa: 1 large, ripe tomato 1/4 small red onion 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon low-sodium adobo seasoning 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper For the steak: 1 pound skirt steak 1/8
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SELF-CARE CORNER Insects like mosquitoes and ticks may annoy you during a summer barbeque or camping trip. But an effective bug repellent does more than avoid an itchy inconvenience. It may help prevent you from getting sick. Mosquitoes and ticks may carry diseases that are dangerous to humans. Many ticks carry Lyme disease and mosquitoes
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HEALTHY EATING A University of Nebraska-Lincoln food safety specialist said it is important to properly wash fresh produce before eating to reduce harmful microorganisms that could cause foodborne illness. Wash produce with running water and then let that water go down the drain. Do not just soak the produce, said Julie Albrecht, UNL Extension food
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BE FIT Whether you’ve never had a sports injury and you’re trying to keep it that way or you’ve had an injury and don’t want another, the following tips from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases can help: * Avoid bending knees past 90 degrees when doing half knee bends. *
WELL-BEING Grateful people aren’t just kinder people, according to University of Kentucky psychology professor Nathan DeWall. They are also less aggressive. Giving thanks lowers daily aggression, hurt feelings, and overall sensitivity. “If you count your blessings, you’re more likely to empathize with other people,” he said. Gratitude motivates people to express sensitivity and concern for
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WELL-BEING Upon entering a hotel room, place your luggage in the bathtub or on the toilet seat. Bed bugs can’t crawl up these surfaces and attach to your bags. While in the room, keep luggage on the luggage rack, off the floor. Hard-sided luggage lacks the folds and creases of soft-sided bags making it more
