Health and Fitness
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New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
Nov 22, 2024 3:12 pm - Those ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a different look: New rules require drugmakers to be clearer and more direct when explaining their medications’ risks and side effects.
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Personal experiences and crises can lead to career choicesNov 21, 2024 9:54 pm - People thinking about career options are often advised to consider on five factors: interests and passions; skills and strengths; values and beliefs; job market potential; and earning potential. For some, however, there’s a sixth dimension to career decisions: Personal experience, or even crisis. This is frequently true in areas related to health care.
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Grief & healing: Holidays without a ‘happily ever after’Nov 16, 2024 6:00 am - Some life experiences do not have a happy ending. The death of a dearly loved person is not a happy ending. And holidays seem to bring back vivid memories of that sadness. How can you cope through the holidays?
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Tips for handling your picky eatersNov 15, 2024 11:11 pm - Figuring out what to do with your picky eaters can be a huge challenge. Hectic work schedules might have you reaching for the fruit and veggie pouches, but there are several things you can do to lessen the stress and make sure your child is getting the nutrition they need to grow healthy and strong.
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Ways to improve dexterity and mobility in your older yearsNov 15, 2024 6:30 am - Our muscles will naturally weaken as we age, so staying active with weight-bearing and strength-training exercises will help maintain your mobility.
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Best remedies for painful jointsNov 15, 2024 5:00 am - Joint pain eventually happens to most of us, which can make it difficult to engage in the activities we love let alone complete daily routines. But there are ways to curb, minimize or manage this discomfort and remain active.
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When mom or dad won’t accept helpNov 15, 2024 4:49 am - A parent’s denial about their aging process may make them reluctant to accept help, even when it’s clear to family members that help is increasingly needed.
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Simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety
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Helping mentally ill young adults: Parents are not powerlessNov 15, 2024 2:06 am - Some parents may find their young adult child has changed and can’t cope with life as they once did. But rather than let a child in the midst of a mental health crisis retreat, parents must take action, no matter how frightening or difficult it may seem.
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Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation’s 4th biggest killer