Health and Beauty

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Restoring kids’ back-to-school sleep schedule

Regina Patrick, Rpsgt, Rst For Many Children,

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

FOR MANY CHILDREN, the lazy days of summer end this month as they head back to school. During the summer, children tend to go to sleep and awaken later than they do during the school year. When school resumes, children must go to sleep and awaken at earlier times.

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Look as young as you feel

News Staff

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

What does the skin on your face, neck, chest, and hands reveal about you? Will the fine lines, brown spots (age spots), large veins on the hands, and sagging jowls and neck portray you as tired, withered, and older than you are?

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Knowledge is power in the fight against food allergies

Weallknowwhatit’s Like

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

We all know what it’s like to experience a sour stomach or minor indigestion after overindulging or eating something that doesn’t quite agree with us.

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EATING WELL -Water, water everywhere—but how much should I drink?

Laurie Syring, Rdn/ld This Columntypically

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

THIS COLUMN TYPICALLY focuses on the role of proper eating in maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle, but sometimes we forget that consuming enough water is just as important for our health.

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You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Though most of the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered at TriggerPoint are in their 40s, this evidence-based, time-efficient exercise solution is gaining popularity among people of all ages—including individuals well into their senior years.

AQI BASICS FOR OZONE AND PARTICLE POLLUTION

Monitoring local air quality

News Staff

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

OVERTHE PASTFEWWEEKS, Canadian wildfire smoke has, at times, created unhealthy conditions in Ohio according to AirNow.gov. In response, the Ohio EPA has issued statewide Air Quality Advisories.

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When sun isn’t fun

Steven Bills, Md Summer Isawonderfultime.

Monday, June 26, 2023

SUMMER IS A WONDERFUL TIME. Who doesn’t like long, lazy days, warm weather, picnics, and all things fun in the sun? My family, just like yours, revels in a good summer day. For most of us, excitement can get ahead of our judgment.

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Easing the transition from hospital care to short-term rehab

News Staff

Monday, June 26, 2023

HOSPITALS ARE PLACES WHERE people go to receive the best medical care available. However, when patients are ready to leave, they often face a complex transition process known as hospital discharge.

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EATING WELL

Laurie Syring, Rdn/ld Summer Is In Full Swing,

Monday, June 26, 2023

SUMMER IS IN FULL SWING, and there’s no time like the present to enjoy a little outdoor cooking as we celebrate and entertain in the sunshine. Not only is grilling an all-American pastime, but it also tends to be a healthier way to cook as it typically doesn’t involve adding fats to foods.

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Early sun protection is key to melanoma prevention

News Staff

Monday, June 26, 2023

MELANOMA IS THE FIFTH MOST COMMON MALIGNANCY among both men and women, and, regrettably, the incidence of this potentially deadly skin cancer is on the rise.

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