Walk off the weight – and make it fun! Want to walk more for weight loss and better health? Try walking different routes in your neighborhood or mixing in a hill or two with flatter terrain. Vary your pace. Walk at a more casual or moderate pace for a couple of...
Everybody Has It. What Foods Cause It? According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, most foods that contain carbohydrates can cause gas. Foods that most often cause gas include: Raffinose. A complex sugar found in beans, cabbage,...
Ear Infections Are the Most Common Cause for Kids’ Doctor Visits An ear infection is an inflammation of the middle ear, usually caused by bacteria, that occurs when fluid builds up behind the ear-drum. Anyone can get an ear infection, but children get them more often...
Healthier Nails Can Be Yours To keep your fingernails looking their best, keep them dry and clean. This prevents bacteria from growing under the nails. Repeated or prolonged contact with water can contribute to split fingernails. Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when...
Try These Prevention and Treatment Tips April is Foot Health Awareness Month, and it’s great time to make sure your feet are in healthy shape for spring and summer. Corns and calluses are thick layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction. A corn is a...
Reducing Medication Errors There are many things you can do to help protect yourself or a loved one from potentially dangerous medication errors: Have all prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy. This allows the pharmacist to check for possible drug interactions...
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