• Health Highlights: July 18, 2019

    U.S. Drug OD Deaths Fall for First Time in Three Decades Ground Bison Linked to E. Coli Outbreak in 7 States: CDC

    • Posted July 18, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Minimizing Shortness of Breath

    Shortness of breath is marked by difficulty breathing or intense tightening in the chest. Medical problems, strenuous exercise, extreme temperatures, obesity and high altitude can all trigger shortness of breath, says Mayo Clinic. To keep chronic shortness...

    • Posted July 18, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Indoor Tanning

    Tanning beds and sun lamps can cause serious long-term skin damage, says the American Cancer Society. Indoor tanning exposes the skin to ultraviolet (UV) rays — the cause of most skin cancer. A tan is the body’s...

    • Posted July 18, 2019
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  • Wake Up Your Breakfast With Delicious Whole Grains

    If you’re looking to change up that sugary bowl of cold cereal, quinoa and amaranth are nutritious alternatives. These tiny grains (they’re actually seeds) make excellent and hearty breakfasts, and are rich in iron, protein and magnesium...

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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  • Exercises to Head Off a Painful Rotator Cuff Injury

    The rotator cuff refers to a group of four distinct muscles and tendons that connect to each shoulder and stabilize the humerus, the upper arm bone. These muscles are engaged when you move your shoulder, and work...

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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  • At Risk for Alzheimer’s? Exercise Might Help Keep It at Bay

    Even if you are at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease, a little more exercise may buy you time, new research suggests. Folks with elevated levels of a brain protein called beta amyloid tend to be more likely...

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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  • Can a Broken Heart Contribute to Cancer?

    “Broken heart syndrome” may harm more than just the heart, new research suggests. While the extreme stress of losing a loved one has been linked to heart troubles in prior research, a new study found that one...

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 17, 2019

    Growers Express Expands Recall of Fresh Vegetable Products WHO Meeting on Congo Ebola Outbreak Planned Parenthood to Defy Trump Administration Rule on Abortion Referrals Man's Award in Roundup Cancer Case Slashed by Judge Controversial Suicide Scene Removed From '13 Reasons Why'

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Recognizing Heat Exhaustion

    During very hot weather, the body’s ability to cool itself down is compromised, says the U.S. National Weather Service. As the body dehydrates, losing important fluids and salts, you or someone you know may develop heat exhaustion....

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Relaxation Techniques for Stress

    Stress is a normal physical and emotional reaction to changes in life. However, long-term stress can contribute to digestive issues, headaches, sleep disorders and other health problems. Relaxation techniques can help release tension and counteract stress, says...

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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