With findings that call attention to the need for more aggressive colorectal cancer screening among certain women, Philadelphia researchers report that women with a past history of ovarian or endometrial cancer may be at increased risk for colorectal cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
Female Cancers May up Colorectal Cancer Risk. Part 1
April 17th, 2012Simply Symptomatic Treatment for Viruses
April 16th, 2012In Minnesota, doctors confronted by a patient demanding an antibiotic to treat a viral infection now have a new tool at their disposal. The Minnesota Antibiotic Resistance Collaborative (ARC) has distributed 10,000 “Minnesota Cough and Cold Care Kits for Adults” to clinics in the seven-county metropolitan area surrounding Minneapolis. The kits contain over-the-counter medications to treat the symptoms of colds, including acetaminophen, decongestant tablets, cough suppressant syrup, tea bags, instant chicken noodle soup mix, a patient education brochure and a patient satisfaction reply card. Read the rest of this entry »
Rating a Company’s Family Friendliness
April 6th, 2012How do you really assess an employer’s family friendliness? Look to the subtleties. Lisa Levey, a Boston work/family consultant says you should determine:
If employees you encounter talk about non-work subjects.
If higher-ups in the company take advantage of work/life programs.
If the atmosphere seems relaxed and flexible, as opposed to everyone crowding in the door at 9 a.m.
Why the person before you left.
What the stress level and time expectations are.
I’m 13 and I need a tone-up!
April 5th, 2012Q: I’m 13 yrs old, and i want know if there are any good exercise routines that can give me some more strength. I want to tone up my body and get rid of the fat on me. I’ve got no weights or dumbbells to help either. Any ideas? Read the rest of this entry »
More on Urinary Problems and Menopause
March 29th, 2012Last week we discussed some of the types of incontinence:
stress urinary incontinence
urge incontinence
overflow incontinence
This week, we continue our discussion about other types of incontinence including:
functional incontinence
iatrogenic incontinence
Functional Incontinence
Functional incontinence is the result of things that make it difficult to get to the bathroom in time to urinate. Unlike the other three types of incontinence discussed so far, it does not result from pelvic floor muscle weakening, increased abdominal pressure, infections or nervous system disorders. Instead, it occurs when people have insufficient mobility or impaired manual dexterity that makes it hard to physically get to the bathroom and undress in time. This may occur for a number of reasons, among them osteoporosis, fractures associated with decreased mobility, and arthritis. Read the rest of this entry »
Ken’s Journal: Week 4
March 19th, 2012This week I tried to plan my meals more. This helped my eating to some degree when I was feeling stressed after work. Although there was not as much stress as last week, there was still a little. Read the rest of this entry »
Mama Said First Impressions Matter
March 16th, 2012I thought she was just being a “mom,” but my mother was right when she said: “No impression is as lasting as the first impression.” Like it or not, others make judgments about who you are in the first few moments after meeting you. And once their opinion is formed, it is nearly impossible to change it!
Although this reality is a bit grim, there is an upside! We can learn how to create a great first impression every time. Read the rest of this entry »
Is Your Blood Pressure High
March 7th, 2012First, know what blood pressure is: It refers to force of blood pushing against artery walls as it courses through the body. Your blood pressure rises and falls naturally through the day — depending on how your activities and emotions change through the day. Read the rest of this entry »
Whole Grain Reduces Risk of Diabetes
March 5th, 2012With recent news of diabetes on the rise in the U.S., your members may be wondering what they can do to reduce their risk. They may lower their risk by eating a healthy diet, exercising for at least 30 minutes a day, reducing weight if overweight and according to a new study, eating more whole grain foods. Read the rest of this entry »
Planning for Circumcision
February 28th, 2012If you decide to have your child circumcised, there are certain things to be aware of. There is an added fee for the procedure, which varies. Some insurance companies will pay for it, and others will not. Since the procedure is no longer done automatically, arrangements will need to be made in advance. Read the rest of this entry »
