We spend most of our day sitting. We sit during the train, bus or car ride to work. We spend most of the day at work sitting at a desk. We then sit on the train, bus or car ride home. Once we get home, we do more sitting. Excessive sitting has been associated with: • Increase risk of heart disease, according to the British Journal of Sports Medicine • Back pain due to … [Read more...] about Want to burn calories and reduce risk of heart disease? Stand up!
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Early sign of kidney disease often ignored, study says Doctors can easily test for excess protein in urine
Too much protein in your urine -- an early sign of kidney disease and a risk factor for heart disease -- often goes undetected and untreated, a new study finds. Researchers also found that many people with this problem, called proteinuria, reported taking common over-the-counter pain medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which can harm kidney … [Read more...] about Early sign of kidney disease often ignored, study says Doctors can easily test for excess protein in urine
Radiation vs. Nutrition (part 1)
With health delivery in such chaos and uncertainty, we at Carter Drug Store suggest arming yourselves with the latest up-to- date information, which hopefully will prevent minor problems from escalating into major problems. You and your loved ones deserve the best treatment possible to survive in these difficult times. Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an article on … [Read more...] about Radiation vs. Nutrition (part 1)
Purposeful life might be a longer life Those who had activities, people they cared about were more likely to be alive at end of 14-year study
You may live longer if you feel you have a purpose in life, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed data from more than 6,000 people who were asked if they felt they had a purpose in life and about their relations with others. The participants were then followed for 14 years. During that time, about 9 percent of them died. Those who died during the follow-up had reported … [Read more...] about Purposeful life might be a longer life Those who had activities, people they cared about were more likely to be alive at end of 14-year study
Family caregivers: Have a family meeting before a crisis situation
Support Network Why have a family meeting? Too often a family meeting is delayed until the older adult has a health or housing relocation crisis. They are frequently held informally through discussion during the holidays or at special family events. However, when family meetings are held because of a crisis or during informal activities, discussion can be fragmented and often … [Read more...] about Family caregivers: Have a family meeting before a crisis situation
Know the signs of stroke Follow the FAST rule, experts advise
Some reminders about detecting and treating strokes are offered as Stroke Awareness Month continues. Dr. Henry Woo and Dr. David Fiorella, co-directors of the Stony Brook University Cerebrovascular and Stroke Center, say the most important thing is to remember the FAST rules about stroke symptoms: F -- face drooping A -- arm weakness S -- speech difficulty T -- time to … [Read more...] about Know the signs of stroke Follow the FAST rule, experts advise
Radiation vs. Nutrition (part 4)
With health delivery in such chaos and uncertainty, we at Carter Drug Store suggest arming yourselves with the latest up-to- date information, which hopefully will prevent minor problems from escalating into major problems. You and your loved ones deserve the best treatment possible to survive in these difficult times. Supplement check list Stay with the matrix supplement … [Read more...] about Radiation vs. Nutrition (part 4)
Nhsa healthy start fathers- real life, real dads
By: Kenn Harris, National Healthy Start Association, Dads Matter Initiative We all know (or at least we should know) how important fathers are in their children's lives. Children with involved fathers get better grades and are more likely to graduate high school. They're less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol or to get involved in criminal activity. They're more independent, … [Read more...] about Nhsa healthy start fathers- real life, real dads
BHCW holds 11th Annual African American Walk for Quality of Health
Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW) held their 11th Annual African American Walk for Quality of Health on Saturday, June 7th with over 200 participants. Mayor Tom Barrett is shown in the photo (left) leading the walkers on the 2.3 mile event. The Mayor recently announced his Walk 100 Miles With the Mayor campaign, which promotes a healthier Milwaukee through increasing … [Read more...] about BHCW holds 11th Annual African American Walk for Quality of Health
Smoking more likely among teens whose parents light up Quitting early in child’s life helps reduce risk, researchers say
Teen children of heavy smokers are more likely to try cigarettes and to become heavy smokers themselves, a new study suggests. The researchers found that the more years a child was exposed to parental smoking, the greater the risk the child would experiment with smoking or even pick up the unhealthy habit. These findings suggest that parents who smoke should quit smoking as … [Read more...] about Smoking more likely among teens whose parents light up Quitting early in child’s life helps reduce risk, researchers say