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Prevention
Do You Have a Disaster Plan?
By
Jane Farrell
article
As the devastating flood Florence shows, extreme weather costs dozens of lives and billions of dollars in damage. What would … Read More→
Prevention
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Prevention
Drowning Is Not a Seasonal Problem
By
Jane Farrell
article
Children can drown in pools any time of year. And bathtubs, toilets, and buckets of water can also pose risks, … Read More→
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Prevention
Wearable Device Can Predict Older Adults' Risk of Falling
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
A wearable device with motion sensors could predict which over-60 women are likely to fall – and knowing that means … Read More→
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Prevention
Reducing Risks of Falls and Injuries
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Every second of every day, an older adult falls. While most incur only bumps and bruises, more than seven million … Read More→
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Prevention
Mental Health Treatments Could Make Many Teen Drivers Safer
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Want to make teenage drivers safer? Make sure they’re getting the mental healthcare they need… Targeted treatments aimed at combating … Read More→
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Prevention
Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicine
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Editor’s note: The latest from the federal Food and Drug Administration on getting rid of unnecessary and possibly dangerous medicines: Is your medicine … Read More→
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Prevention
How to Remove A Tick - and Prevent Future Bites
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Here, from the American Academy of Dermatology, is an update on tick bites, which can occur at any time of … Read More→
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Prevention
Keeping Seniors Safe During Hurricanes and Storms
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
As we all know from reading the horrific news this hurricane season, everyone is at risk of devastating harm. Seniors … Read More→
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Prevention
Treating and Preventing Head Lice
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
As kids return to school, experts from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) share how to recognize, treat and prevent … Read More→
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Prevention
3 Tips for Protecting Your Kids from Mosquitoes
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
It’s likely that itchy bump on your child’s arm is nothing much to worry about. Most mosquito bites are harmless, … Read More→
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Prevention
Grapefruit + Some Medicines Don't Mix: Is Your Rx on the List?
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
From the experts at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a comprehensive explanation of why grapefruit isn’t right for you … Read More→
Prevention
Say Goodbye to Morning Breath
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Waking up with that not-so-minty-fresh breath in the morning is not ideal. But cosmetic dentist Dr. Victoria Veytsman has some tips … Read More→
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Prevention
Avoiding Vacation Infections
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Dr. Brent W. Laartz thought he was in for the ride of his lifetime when he set out on a … Read More→
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Prevention
The ABCs of Avoiding Ticks
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With the coming of warmer weather, you’ll want to be on the lookout for ticks – especially this year. According … Read More→
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Prevention
Travel and Natural Disasters
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Although rare, natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, tornadoes, or earthquakes could occur while you are on a trip … Read More→
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Flu
Prevention
A Little Nudge May Provide a Big Boost to Flu Vaccination Rates
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Currently, only 44 percent of adults in the United States receive an annual flu vaccination. Though the rate has increased … Read More→
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Prevention
Protecting Yourself Against Pesky Plants and Insects
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
How can you guard against an array of skin irritations related to plants and insects? Experts from the American Academy … Read More→
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Prevention
The Lifesaving Fire-Safety Checklist
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agncy, older adults (age 65 and up) are more than twice as likely to … Read More→
