Seniors and Food Poisoning Q: As I get older, are there certain dietary changes I should make to help reduce my risk of contracting food poisoning? A: To reduce risks of illness from bacteria in food, seniors (and others who face special risks of illness) are...
Clean Hands Help Protect Your Family When should you wash your hands? Before preparing or eating food After going to the bathroom After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has gone to the bathroom Before and after caring for someone who is sick After handling...
Don’t Leave the Pharmacy without Doing This After you have received your prescription medication, and before you leave the pharmacy, make sure you do the following: Check to be sure you have the right medicine. If you’ve received this medicine before, make sure this...
Here’s How to Stay Healthy The best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is for those over 6 months of age to be vaccinated. (There are some exceptions, and yourdoctor can discuss those...
Get the Facts Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are nicotine-delivery devices. They are battery operated, but are designed to look and feel like a cigarette. The nicotine in them is derived from tobacco plants. The potential user is led to believe that...
Exercising with Arthritis Exercise is important for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps fight fatigue. Your doctor or physical therapist can recommend exercises that are best for you, which might include...
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