_ Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy By Jane Farrell article According to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), 26 million Americans have chronic kidney disease (CKD), and millions more are at risk. Kidney disease, in which the kidney fails to eliminate wastes from the body, is extremely serious, since it can lead to failure of this vital organ.
_ Humidifiers and Your Health By Jane Farrell article Dry sinuses, bloody noses and cracked lips — humidifiers can help soothe these familiar problems caused by dry indoor air. Humidifiers can also help ease symptoms of a cold or another respiratory condition. But be cautious: Although useful, humidifiers can actually make you sick if they aren't maintained properly or if humidity levels stay too high. If you use humidifiers, be sure to monitor humidity levels and keep your humidifier clean. Dirty humidifiers can breed mold or bacteria. If you have allergies or asthma, talk to your doctor before using a humidifier.
_ Stay Warm and Healthy on Game Day By article New York-Presbyterian Hospital, an official health services provider for the Super Bowl, offers advice on dealing with the cold as well as tips for healthy Game Day 2014 snacking: Beyond Bundling Up: Tips to Stay Safe When Out in the Cold *Cold temperatures can cause skin disorders or frostbite in some people. See a doctor immediately if you develop color changes in your hands or feet accompanied by pain or ulceration. If you develop extreme pain followed by loss of sensation in a finger or toe, you may have frostbite.
_ The Letter that Can Make You Healthier By Jane Farrell article Patients at high risk of osteoporosis can be identified via an automated letter-generating system that encourages them to follow up on their care, according to researchers. Investigators from the Penn State College of Medicine say that the system effectively promotes osteoporosis intervention and can help prevent future fractures.
Home Health Care: Navigating Racial and Cultural Differences By blog Roz, now 95 years old, spent all her life in Westchester County in the company of Jewish people like herself. She was not strictly religious, but she grew up in a time and place when, as she said, "like associated with like." She still recalls one evening, some 70 years ago, when she went on her first and only date with a non-Jewish boy. "I felt like the whole town was watching and judging," she said.
Pets Include Pets in Healthy Weight Resolutions for 2014 By article Nearly half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions and of those, almost 40 percent are related to weight loss. This year, why not include pets in a weight management program to ensure they’re at a healthy, optimum weight? One type of tool veterinarians use to rate the body condition of dogs and cats is a scale one to nine, with a healthy pet being in the four to five range. When a pet is at a healthy weight, a pet parent should be able to feel the ribs, but not see them.
Three Symptoms of Emotional Health By blog Symptoms of emotional health indicate you are just fine. What's so wonderful is that a balanced mind is contagious. Everyone in your orbit is affected positively by contact with you. In my work with clients, I have noticed three symptoms that indicate they are in good emotional shape. This does not mean they are problem-free. Far from it. Yet how they respond to frustration differentiates them from who they were when every obstacle was a personal affront. Patience
Two Fears That Are Bad for Your Health By blog If you suffer from chronic health problems, your distress may be rooted in the fear of poverty and the fear of criticism. These two terrorists can keep you stuck in a job or business you hate, and relationships that drain the life out of you. To get past these gatekeepers to healthy living, confront your fears head on. Once you look at what you fear and why, you can take the action that moves fear out of the way.
_ Skin Health Rashes: When to Go to The Doctor By Jane Farrell article To the untrained eye, all rashes may look alike and seem easily treatable with over-the-counter oral antihistamines or hydrocortisone cream. … Read More→
_ Skin Health Green Tea and Pineapple to Treat Acne? Studies Say Yes By Jane Farrell article Can application of lotions or creams containing green tea extract, or a mixture derived from pineapple waste, prove effective in … Read More→
_ Skin cancer 5 Sunscreen Mistakes and How to Avoid Them By Jane Farrell article Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans in their lifetime. Yet … Read More→
_ Skin Health Adult Acne: Which Product Option is Right for You? By Sondra Forsyth article There are so many acne and breakout busting treatments on the market. ItΓÇÖs common to get a feeling of product … Read More→
_ Beauty & Style 5 Life Triggers that Inspire Bold Beauty Transformations By Sondra Forsyth article It is common for women to alter their appearance when faced with a significant life challenge. When we are tested … Read More→
_ Skin Health How to Safely Exfoliate at Home By Jane Farrell article Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the outer layer of your skin. While some people believe … Read More→
_ Skin Do You Know How to Wash Your Face? By Sondra Forsyth article So many of us have gotten into the routine of absent mindedly washing our faces each morning and night, but … Read More→
_ Aging Well The Role of Free Radicals in Aging By Jane Farrell article When scientists from the Buck Institute bred mice that produced excess free radicals that damaged the mitochondria in their skin, … Read More→
_ Skin Skin Health Expert Advice on Adult Acne By article Acne, often thought of as confined to the teen years, can be frustrating and even embarrassing for adults. Here, from … Read More→