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MEDICAL NEWS Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in our country. It takes the lives of about 50,000 people each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these deaths, however, could be prevented. Here’s what you need to know: 1.Take care of your heart.Avoiding colorectal cancer is like […]
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FAMILY LIFE Having a healthy, supportive marriage is important to your overall well-being. But the stresses of life, work, family, and day-to-day problems can put a strain on even the best marriage at times. Fortunately, there are some ways you can help keep your marriage strong – or work on problems before they become major
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SELF-CARE CORNER Withdrawn. Irritable. Sleepy. This could describe almost any teenager, but these are also symptoms of teen depression. Teen depression sometimes gets overlooked because it doesn’t always look like depression in adults. For example, sadness is a core feature of most depression and what most people associate with depression, according to Dr. Ken Duckworth, medical
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SELF-CARE CORNER According to the World Stroke Organization, you can take these 6 steps to reduce your risk of stroke-a blockage or bleeding in your brain: 1. Know your personal risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol. 2. Be physically active and exercise regularly. 3. Avoid obesity by keeping to a healthy
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Whether it’s work, family matters or another issue, it can be hard to relax and wind down when stress hits. Our body has a physical response when we feel stressed or upset. Most people will find that their muscles tense, their breathing gets faster, blood pressure may rise and they may even
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WELL-BEING Nearly 80 percent of people are stressed during the holidays, according to the American Psychological Association. To help keep stress from getting the best of you, try these tips: Be selective about activities It’s the time of year for office parties and traditions spent with family and friends. Instead of trying to do it
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MEDICAL NEWS Diabetes affects millions of Americans. Although diabetes can be challenging, it can also be managed with proper health care. People with diabetes often need to change the way they eat and may need to exercise more and make other lifestyle changes. These changes can be hard for many people. But support from family
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SELF-CARE CORNER Pass codes, phone numbers, social security numbers, clothing sizes and addresses. We all have a lot of numbers in our heads, but heart experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say there are 5 more numbers you need to know. These are the numbers your doctor will use to assess your
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HEALTHY EATING Energy: Fat provides a highly concentrated form of energy. One gram of fat gives you 9 calories of energy, which is over twice that provided by carbohydrates or protein. Organs need a cushion: A cushion of fat helps protect organs from injury and holds them in place. Cell structure: Whether it is hair,
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS When it comes to dealing with deep inner emotions, there is a method you can really use to change, according to Dr. Claudia Sheftel-Luiz, a psychoanalyst and author of Where’s My Sanity? Stories that Help. It starts with 5 simple steps. 1. Look inward. You don’t have to get stranded in a
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