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Health Tip: Pushing a Wheelchair Safely

Health Tip: Pushing a Wheelchair Safely

(HealthDay News) — People with limited mobility may not be able to push themselves in a wheelchair. If you are assisting someone in a wheelchair, it is important that you follow safety precautions, says the Loddon Mallee Regional Palliative Care Consortium. Latest Prevention & Wellness News To safely push a wheelchair, the group encourages you […]

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Health Tip: Preventing Backpack Injuries

Health Tip: Preventing Backpack Injuries

(HealthDay News) — Backpacks are a practical way for people to carry books and other supplies. They are designed to distribute the weight of these items among the body’s muscles, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. But when used incorrectly, backpacks can harm muscles and joints. Latest Prevention & Wellness News To prevent injury […]

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Health Tip: Staying Safe After a Hurricane

Health Tip: Staying Safe After a Hurricane

(HealthDay News) — Just because a hurricane passes your area doesn’t mean the worst isn’t yet to come, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Latest Prevention & Wellness News To stay safe in the aftermath of a hurricane, the CDC suggests: If the power is out, use flashlights instead of candles. Do […]

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Health Tip: Protect Your Body’s Bacteria

Health Tip: Protect Your Body’s Bacteria

(HealthDay News) — Trillions of microscopic organisms live in and on your body. While that may be a scary thought, most of them are good for you, says the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Latest Prevention & Wellness News Your body’s bacteria can help you digest food, protect against infection and maintain your reproductive health. […]

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Prepare for a Disaster With a Family Safety Plan

Prepare for a Disaster With a Family Safety Plan

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Prevention & Wellness News FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From Florida hurricanes to California wildfires, these events are reminders of the need to have a family natural disaster plan in place, no matter where you live. The following steps will help you be prepared for an evacuation due […]

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Extinct Human Species Passed on Powerful Immune System Gene

Extinct Human Species Passed on Powerful Immune System Gene

Latest Prevention & Wellness News MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You may have the extinct humans called Denisovans to thank for your adaptable immune system, Australian researchers suggest. Denisovans were related to Neanderthals and interbred with modern humans about 50,000 years ago as modern humans left Africa for Papua New Guinea and Australia. […]

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Health Tip: Banishing Bad Study Habits

Health Tip: Banishing Bad Study Habits

(HealthDay News) — Making a habit out of all-nighters or cramming can be unhealthy and lead to poor scholastic performance, says the American Psychological Association. Latest Prevention & Wellness News To banish bad study habits, the group suggests: Create a new habit in 60 days. Embrace a routine. Find a way to enjoy your work. […]

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Sick Americans Turning to Medical Pot for Help

Sick Americans Turning to Medical Pot for Help

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Prevention & Wellness News FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More Americans use marijuana to help them cope with an illness than just to get high, a new study finds. Nearly 46% of those who use pot say they do so because of a medical condition, compared with 22% […]

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Health Tip: Hurricane Readiness

Health Tip: Hurricane Readiness

(HealthDay News) — An important part of hurricane readiness is collecting supplies that will help keep your family safe, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Latest Prevention & Wellness News Before a hurricane, the CDC suggests that you: Prepare an emergency water supply. Prepare emergency food and medicine supplies. Gather a flashlight […]

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Media Giants Pull E-Cigarette Ads

Media Giants Pull E-Cigarette Ads

THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — CBS, WarnerMedia and Viacom have banned ads for e-cigarettes. The ban comes after a spate of vaping-related lung infections and seven deaths. Latest Prevention & Wellness News CBS said it will not advertise e-cigarettes on the network, and WarnerMedia is canning e-cigarette ads from TNT and TBS. Both […]