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Coordinated School Health—Key Strategies
January 29, 2011 | by CDC
The health of young people is strongly linked to their academic success. Learn how to improve students' health and academic achievement by coordinating health programs within schools and among education, health, and social service agencies. continue reading »
Number of Americans with Diabetes Rises to Nearly 26 Million
January 28, 2011 | by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
More than a third of adults estimated to have prediabetes. Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). continue reading »
Survey Shows Fewer Hispanic Seniors Getting Flu Shots
January 27, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Vaccination rates found to be especially low among newest immigrants. Hispanic seniors in the United States are less likely than their white counterparts to be vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, a new study has found. continue reading »
Some Older Drivers’ Vision Problems Different Than Thought
January 26, 2011 | by HealthDay News
May be too aware of background movement, rather than have reduced vision, study finds. continue reading »
Insufficient, Irregular Sleep Tied to Kids’ Obesity
January 25, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Making up for lost shuteye on weekends seems to help, study finds. Sleeping in on the weekend may help children fight obesity, a new study suggests. continue reading »
Warning Signs of Hypothermia
January 24, 2011 | by CDC Emergency
When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy. continue reading »
Driving with Unrestrained Pet as Dangerous to Drivers as Texting
January 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff
We as drivers understand the importance of wearing a seat belt while driving, and currently just about every in the United States requires you have it on when driving. Why is it important to wear a seat belt? If a car is moving down the road at 50 mph continue reading »
Health Tip: Prepare to Bring Baby Home
January 22, 2011 | by HealthDay News
What you need for the trip from the hospital. Most babies are ready to leave the hospital within two to five days of birth. For parents, that means a lot of preparation. The American Academy of Pediatrics says parents should follow this checklist before bringing baby home: continue reading »
40 States Get an ‘F’ in Tobacco Prevention From New Report Card
January 21, 2011 | by HealthDay News
But the American Lung Association gives FDA a 'B' and federal government passing grades. A new report card gives the U.S. government relatively high marks for advances in treating people with tobacco-related illnesses continue reading »
Health Tip: Kick Up Your Feet
January 20, 2011 | by HealthDay News
To help prevent varicose veins. Varicose veins are swollen, bulging veins -- usually in the legs. They can make standing and other activities painful. continue reading »
New Devices Help Seniors Stay Longer in Their Own Homes
January 19, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Sensors, GPS and more are being used to track aging parents' movements. Seniors who want to remain in their homes despite illness and infirmity can get a high-tech assist these days. continue reading »
Según un Estudio, Mientras Más se Camina Menor Será el Riesgo de Diabetes
January 18, 2011 | by HealthDay News/Hola Doctor
10,000 pasos al día cinco días a la semana protege tres veces más que sólo 3,000 pasos por día. Mientras más camine, menos riesgo de diabetes tendrá, afirman investigadores australianos. continue reading »
Health Tip: Your Diet’s Role in Gestational Diabetes
January 17, 2011 | by Health Finder
Gestational diabetes is first diagnosed while a woman is pregnant. The U.S. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse says dietary changes may be key to managing the disease. continue reading »
Getting a Flu Shot Still Worth It
January 16, 2011 | by Health Finder
This winter will not be a repeat of last year's H1N1 pandemic and instead is turning out to be a more typical flu season, experts say. And that means it is not too late to get a flu shot, advice that seniors in particular should heed since the prevalent strain this time around tends continue reading »
Healthy New Years resolutions from Dr. Dena
January 14, 2011 | by Dena's Healthy U
1. Say “Yes I can”. So often I have clients that complain about the idea of eliminating foods that wreak havoc on their health such as wheat/gluten, caffeine, sugar and dairy. continue reading »
