Pam Maxson
Your geneology project can reveal your medical history
Knowing your family medical history and sharing it with your health care provider can help in predicting your risk of developing illnesses.
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Protect your health when using a humidifier
What do dry, cracked skin, nosebleeds, colds, flu and asthma flare-ups all have in common? They all can be helped by the use of a humidifier in the home.
More→Toes are often an unappreciated part of your body
As the colder weather approaches and we put our sandals away and stuff our feet into shoes, it may be beneficial to pay a little attention to our toes.
More→Quit smoking — with help
There have been a number of studies over the years that have shown that the smokers who have the most success in quitting use some form of nicotine replacement therapy.
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Save your child’s back with the right pack
Some kids are literally carrying their world on their backs – books, papers, lunch, water bottles, gym clothes and shoes, art projects, calculators — the list goes on and on.
More→When our own bones betray us
Both my grandmothers uffered from osteoporosis, and the spinal compression fractures that often accompany that disease.
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What do you do during a ‘boil water advisory?’
I received a call from a resident who asked me to dig a little deeper into what this situation means for the average person and how to respond.
More→Before the burn, don’t forget the stretch
After doing a bit of research on the topic of stretching, it seems there has been some controversy over the years about the benefits of stretching.
More→Catch glaucoma early before it takes your sight
Most of us cringe at the thought of losing our vision, and are willing to do whatever it takes to keep our eyes healthy.
More→Flu season arrives late this year
Even authorities at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not have an explanation for this tardiness.
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