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SELF-CARE CORNER Want to be able to move around well as you age? Finding it more difficult to get down on your knees (and get up)? Interested in keeping your joints strong and flexible to meet the demands of daily life? Join the club. Without our ability to get around, all kinds of health problems […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Wanting to lose weight or quit smoking or step up your exercise routine are often resolutions made at the beginning of a new year. But the calendar is not the deciding factor. Your key to success is whether you’re ready to make a change. “Readiness to change is a big factor,” said Meg
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FAMILY LIFE Because people are living longer than ever, many people have senior parents in their lives. One of the biggest health issues facing older adults is falls. In fact, the CDC reports that nearly 3 million older adults are treated in the emergency room each year for a fall-related injury. Whether your older parent
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SELF-CARE CORNER Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States, after lung cancer. Dr. Erica Mayer, a breast cancer expert at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, says there are at least 5 simple ways women can reduce their risk of getting the disease: 1.Limit alcohol.Research has shown having too
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WORK LIFE No matter what the job, there are certain qualities that all top-performing employees share, according to job-placement expert Phil Blair, author of Job Won! Below are Blair’s 8 ways to be promotion-worthy: 1.Look and act promotable.You’ve got a job, but unless you plan to make it the last job you ever have, think
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Don’t let stress take over your day! Try to do one (or a few!) of these things to start feeling better: 1.Connect with friends:Meeting up with other people can help reduce symptoms of stress and increase feelings of happiness. 2.Meditation:Meditation, such as mindfulness, is a proven way to help reduce stress. 3.Deep
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MEDICAL NEWS Have you taken the ice bucket challenge? What do you know about the disease you were raising funds for? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders
SELF-CARE CORNER Accidental burns can happen just about anywhere in your home, and they’re not always caused by fire. Hot objects or liquids, friction, the sun, electricity, or certain chemicals can also cause burns. Each year, about a half-million people nationwide seek medical attention for burns. Household burns lead to nearly 7 of 10 admissions
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MEDICAL NEWS Curvature of the spine (or scoliosis) may sound like a scary diagnosis, but proper treatment enables children with the condition to lead normal, active lives. Small curves are a normal part of the spine and not cause for concern, according to Dr. Daniel Green, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Can the foods you eat help you cope with stress? Yes, according to experts at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. When you can’t avoid stress completely, focus on these foods to help you through it: Whole grains and healthy carbohydrates Whole grain bread, pasta, brown rice and sweet potatoes are all
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