Health And Fitness
Pink Eye
Pink, itchy eyes? Pink eye – or conjunctivitis – is common and can spread easily. It sometimes needs medical treatment, depending on the cause. Know the symptoms, when to seek treatment, and how to help prevent it.
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is one of the most common and treatable eye conditions in children and adults.
Understanding ADHD
Does your child have trouble paying attention? Does he or she talk nonstop or have trouble staying still? Does your child have a hard time controlling his or her behavior?
For some children, these may be symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
What is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD?
ADHD is a common childhood disorder, and it may affect children differently.
HELP BOOST THE BLOOD SUPPLY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
Every two seconds, someone, somewhere needs blood; and while 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate, less than 10 percent of the eligible population actually donate.
Your help is needed to help boost the blood supply during the winter months. Traditionally during this time of year, donations tend to decrease due to poor weather conditions and the cold and flu season.
What's your BP?
Blood pressure is the force of blood against your artery walls as it circulates through your body. Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can cause health problems if it stays high for a long time. Having high blood pressure raises your risk for heart disease and stroke, leading causes of death in the United States.
High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because many people don't realize they have it.
A Burning Issue: Handling Household Burns
Accidental burns can happen just about anywhere in your home, and they’re not always caused by fire. You might get burned by spilling coffee in your lap, touching a hot iron, or misusing certain cleaning products.
Burns are skin or tissue damage, usually caused by heat. Burns can be caused by hot objects or liquid, fire, friction, the sun, electricity, or certain chemicals.
Cervical Cancer: The Preventable Gynecologic Cancer
Cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screening tests and follow-up. It also can be cured when found and treated early. Vaccines are available to protect against the most common cause of cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV).
HPV is a common virus that can be passed from one person to another during sex. At least half of sexually active people will have HPV at some point in their lives.
Are You Heart-Smart?
The five major symptoms of a heart attack are—
-Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back.
-Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint.
-Chest pain or discomfort.
-Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder.
-Shortness of breath.
If you think that you or someone you know is having a heart attack, you should call 9–1–1 immediately.
HIIT Is a HIT!
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has listed High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) as its top fit-ness trend for 2014. HIIT involves short bursts of activ-ity followed by a short period of rest or recovery. These exercise programs are usually performed in less than 30 minutes. Research suggests HIIT can boost metabolism and accelerate weight loss.
The Diet That Is All Fluff
Many crazy diets appear in the headlines. Some recent offerings include the feeding tube diet and the tapeworm diet. The latest diet to make headlines is the cotton ball diet, and the science behind it resembles the structure of cotton— unsupportive fluff.
The diet involves consuming five cotton balls dipped in orange juice, lemonade, or a smoothie.
Dating 101
Americans throw out billions of pounds of food every year due to confusion about food expiration date label-ing practices, according to a recent report released by Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic and the Natural Resources Defense Council. This study found that over 90 percent of Americans prematurely toss food because they misinterpret dates on food labels as indicators of food safety.