Health Highlights: July 6, 2018
2018-07-06
Pruitt Resigns as EPA Administrator
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Health Tip: Stay Calm You When You Feel Frazzled
2018-07-06
(HealthDay News) — Life can be stressful with the constant demands of work, household activities and busy schedules. But armed with methods to help you stay calm, you can reduce feelings of anxiety and stress. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests: Be active, which is a greatContinue Reading
Health Tip: Recognize Warning Signs of Youth Violence
2018-07-06
(HealthDay News) — People who are prone to violence often have trouble controlling their behavior, the American Psychological Association says. The group says there may be tell-tale signs that a young person is about to “act out,” such as: Having a history of violent or aggressive behavior. Being young atContinue Reading
Sports Safety: It’s Not Just Child’s Play
2018-07-05
THURSDAY, July 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Playing sports offers plenty of fitness and other developmental benefits for kids, but injuries are common. Every year, more than 2.6 million U.S. children aged 19 and under are treated in the ER for sports- and recreation-related injuries. If your child plays teamContinue Reading
Fatigue Fuels Knee Injuries in Young Athletes
2018-07-05
THURSDAY, July 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When a teen athlete is tired, their risk of suffering a common knee injury rises, a new study suggests. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the thighbone to the shinbone, at the knee. When the ACL is overstretched or torn, it can causeContinue Reading
Teens Sneaking Juul E-Cig Into Classrooms
2018-07-05
THURSDAY, July 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Parents, if you want to find out whether your teenagers are “juuling” in school, you might consider checking their Twitter accounts. That’s what California researchers did, and after sifting through more than 80,000 tweets, they found almost 1 in 25 detailed using theContinue Reading
Cost Keeps Many Americans From Getting Hearing Aids
2018-07-05
THURSDAY, July 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A hearing aid can set you back as much as $7,000, and that’s the main reason more Americans don’t use one, a new study finds. The report also suggests that many people are too embarrassed to wear one. No matter the reason, it’sContinue Reading
Health Highlights: July 5, 2018
2018-07-05
Fertility Clinic Denies Legal Liability for Loss of Frozen Eggs and Embryos
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Health Tip: Manage Family Arguments
2018-07-05
(HealthDay News) — Arguments are a natural part of family life, but constant and recurring battles can be exhausting. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to keep household bickering to a minimum: Pick your battles. Evaluate which issues really need to become a source of dispute. Allow your childContinue Reading
Health Tip: Dealing With Sibling Rivalry
2018-07-05
(HealthDay News) — Adjusting from being an only child to being a big brother or big sister may be a difficult transition. It is best to talk openly with your child so he or she knows what to expect when the newborn arrives. The Nemours Foundation suggests: Let the olderContinue Reading