Patients who have cardiac implantable electronic devices can safely undergo magnetic resonance imaging, even for chest imaging, according to a new study. In the past, MRIs have been considered dangerous for people who have the devices. However, the new study, “Real World MRI Experience with Non-Conditional and Conditional Cardiac Rhythm Devices After MagnaSafe,” published in… Continue reading MRIs Are Safe for Patients with Wide Variety of Pacemakers, Defibrillators: Study
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Parents’ Biggest Concern About Their Kids
As the school year begins, parents are concerned about a lot more than their kids’ grades, according to new research. Bullying and cyberbullying top parents’ list of worries when it comes to their children’s health, says to a new report from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health at the University of… Continue reading Parents’ Biggest Concern About Their Kids
Stay Safe While Jogging
Jogging is a great way to stay fit, but you also need to be aware of your surroundings to avoid attackers and other hazards. Here, from defense expert Steve Kardian, are tips to help you avoid dangerous situations: Know Your Route. Being familiar with your route will help you identify abnormalities or deviations in what… Continue reading Stay Safe While Jogging
Swimming-Pool Safety Guide
Here, from Life Saver Pool Fence Systems (www.poolfence.com ), is life-saving information on how to keep your pool safe for your kids and grandkids through the summer swimming season: Home pools are becoming more common every day. They provide an excellent means of recreation for your entire family and friends a large part of the… Continue reading Swimming-Pool Safety Guide
5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes
Are you paying enough attention to your vision health? Think About Your Eyes, a national public awareness campaign presented by The Vision Council and the American Optometric Association, has some suggestions for essential eye care: “Watch” What You Eat: Certain foods can help keep eyes healthy. The antioxidants in coffee are beneficial to eye health,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes
Better Labeling Needed for Marijuana Edibles
Edible marijuana products such as cookies and candies may be replacing pot brownies, but these new products should have labeling changes to ensure consumer safety. A new study from the nonprofit Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, found that many of the adults who participated in the study… Continue reading Better Labeling Needed for Marijuana Edibles
Are Neti Pots Safe?
Neti pots may seem like a simple way to deal with clogged sinuses, but there are some things you need to know before you use them. Here, experts from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) share advice: Little teapots with long spouts have become a fixture in many homes to flush out clogged nasal… Continue reading Are Neti Pots Safe?
The Lifesaving Fire-Safety Checklist
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agncy, older adults (age 65 and up) are more than twice as likely to die in fires than the population as a whole. Individuals aged 85 or older are more than four times likely to die in a fire than the general population. Older adults also have a higher… Continue reading The Lifesaving Fire-Safety Checklist
Keeping Home Medical Devices Safe
Although using a medical device in your home may seem overwhelming at first, it’s crucial that you know how the device works and when the device experiences any problems. The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health regulates medical devices to provide reasonable assurance of their safety and effectiveness. Here, from their… Continue reading Keeping Home Medical Devices Safe
Cochlear Implants: What You Need to Know
Your elderly uncle is hard of hearing and has a difficult time understanding conversation — so much so that he’s feeling frustrated and left out. His hearing aids aren’t helping much. Your one-year-old daughter was diagnosed with severe hearing loss in both ears, and you’re worried about her ability to learn and understand speech. How… Continue reading Cochlear Implants: What You Need to Know
Baby Boomers and Food Safety
Editor’s note: Steering clear of food poisoning is crucial, and older people face special risks from this condition. The experts from FoodSafety, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, offer these tips for dealing with a common and potentially deadly issue. Adults 65 and older are at a higher risk for hospitalization and death… Continue reading Baby Boomers and Food Safety
What Makes a Good Farmer’s Market?
It’s a typical farmer’s market scene: freshly harvested honey from local hives, locally rendered goat cheese, carved wood ornaments. Perhaps even more so than food, you’ll find plenty of crafts and artisans selling their wares. Are you more likely to find crafts and handmade items now instead of food at your local farmer’s market? Don’t… Continue reading What Makes a Good Farmer’s Market?
Staying Safe while Exercising
Here, the experts from Go4Life, a division of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), are some good ways to stay safe while you’re getting fit – or fitter: You’ve made a plan to be more active, and you’re ready to go outside and get started. But before you do, make sure that you can exercise… Continue reading Staying Safe while Exercising
“Sixth Sense” Protects Drivers – But Not While Texting
While much has been made about the dangers of texting and driving, less attention has been focused on the age-old distractions of being absent-minded or upset while driving. A team of researchers from the University of Houston (UH) and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) focused on all three of these important factors. Led by… Continue reading “Sixth Sense” Protects Drivers – But Not While Texting
Exercise DVDs May Not Be Healthy
Using fitness DVDs may seem like an ideal way to get into shape, but they could have a negative effect on you, according to new research. A study of 10 popular commercial exercise DVDs showed that the imagery in the fitness videos may be perpetuating and reinforcing hyper-sexualized and unrealistic body images, said Brad Cardinal,… Continue reading Exercise DVDs May Not Be Healthy
Pet-Safety Tips for The Holidays
Pet safety is important all year round, but you need to be especially wary at holiday time, when cats see interesting objects (plants, tinsel) they want to explore. Here, from the Pet Poison Helpline, are some things you should keep away from your pets. When decorating for the season, consider your pets. Holiday decorations such… Continue reading Pet-Safety Tips for The Holidays
Sun and Water Safety Tips for Summer
Summer is a season when outdoor activity increases. Unfortunately, so can the number of skin cancers. There are more cases of skin cancer each year than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined. In fact, of the seven most common cancers, melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is the only type of cancer… Continue reading Sun and Water Safety Tips for Summer
Boating Safety Tips for Summer
Summer is coming, and so is the boating season. Whether you’re taking to the water in a canoe, kayak, or motorboat, you should keep in mind some basic safety tips. Here, from the experts at the Mayo Clinic, is what you need to know to stay safe and happy on the water: Leave the… Continue reading Boating Safety Tips for Summer