• Health Tip: Helping a Confused Person

    Confusion is the inability to think as clearly or quickly as normal, says MedlinePlus. From intoxication to head trauma, confusion can have a variety of causes. To help a confused person, MedlinePlus suggests: Always introduce yourself, no...

    • Posted December 16, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Is My Child Too Sick to Go to School?

    Figuring out whether your child is well enough to go to school can be difficult, says KidsHealth. It mentions these signs your child is too sick to go to school: If your child has a fever. If...

    • Posted December 16, 2019
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  • Snow Blindness a Wintry Danger

    With the arrival of winter, it’s time for skiing, sledding and ice skating, but it’s also when snow blindness can strike. Snow blindness is like a sunburn in the eyes. It’s caused by the same UV rays...

    • Posted December 15, 2019
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  • Slow Down and Enjoy a Safe Christmas

    Keep the holidays happy, healthy and safe by following a few guidelines, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says. “With a thoughtful approach, families can avoid some of the holiday frenzy, and focus on what is meaningful...

    • Posted December 14, 2019
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  • New Study Shakes Up Thinking on Hormone Replacement Therapy

    The ongoing debate about postmenopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer risk may have turned even more muddy: A large, new study suggests that two different types of hormone therapy have opposite effects on women’s long-term risk of...

    • Posted December 13, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 13, 2019

    U.S. House Passes Drug Pricing Bill Hahn Confirmed as New FDA Chief Magic Mushroom Ingredient Could Treat Depression

    • Posted December 13, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Waking Up Without Caffeine

    A lot of people turn to caffeine to get an energy boost in the morning. But there are healthier ways to start the day, says Iowa State University. The school mentions six ways to wake up without...

    • Posted December 13, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Remedies for Constipation

    More than half of older adults regularly deal with constipation, says Harvard Medical School. From lack of fiber and fluids to ignoring the urge to “go,” constipation can have many causes. While laxatives are a quick way...

    • Posted December 13, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Advice on Home Wound Care

    Many minor injuries can be treated at home by following a few guidelines, says the University of California. But for animal bites, deep cuts or wounds that bleed excessively, you should always see a doctor. The school...

    • Posted December 12, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Winter Hiking and Safety

    Hiking in the chilly weather can be a fun way to stay active. But before you head out on the trail, it’s important to prepare for unexpected conditions. For safe winter hiking, the North Country Trail Association...

    • Posted December 12, 2019
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