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Health Tip: Talk to Your Baby

Health Tip: Talk to Your Baby

(HealthDay News) — Talking with your baby helps the child’s language development, the Nemours Foundation says. Researchers have found that the number of words a parent said to a child was strongly associated with the depth of the child’s vocabulary at the age of 3. Latest Healthy Kids News And when parents used different words […]

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Measles a Public Health Emergency in ‘Anti-Vax’ Hotspot Near Portland, Ore.

Measles a Public Health Emergency in ‘Anti-Vax’ Hotspot Near Portland, Ore.

An ongoing measles outbreak has led to a public health emergency being declared in Clark County, Washington. Latest Infectious Disease News The outbreak is in an anti-vaccination hotspot near Portland, Ore., according to CBS News. The latest update from the county’s health department said that 23 measles cases have been confirmed and two more suspected […]

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Are You Getting Enough Potassium in Your Diet?

Are You Getting Enough Potassium in Your Diet?

Why is potassium so important? As a key player in good overall health, you may not be getting enough potassium – the vital mineral essential to ensuring optimal health. Understanding how potassium contributes to good health and determining which foods give you the most potassium bang for your buck will ensure you don’t miss the […]

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Edema

Edema

Why does a person with heart disease retain fluid? Heart failure is the result of poor cardiac function and is reflected by a decreased volume of blood pumped out by the heart, called cardiac output. Heart failure can be caused by weakness of the heart muscle, which pumps blood out through the arteries to the […]

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Health Tip: Understanding Orthotic Inserts

Health Tip: Understanding Orthotic Inserts

(HealthDay News) — Custom orthotics are specially made devices designed to support and comfort the feet, ankles and legs. Orthotics are made typically after a podiatrist has conducted a complete physical evaluation of these areas, the American Podiatric Medical Association says. Latest Exercise & Fitness News If you are considering orthotics, the association suggests these […]

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Take the Stairs: An ‘Exercise Snack’ Can Do Wonders for Your Heart and Lungs

Take the Stairs: An ‘Exercise Snack’ Can Do Wonders for Your Heart and Lungs

Latest Exercise & Fitness News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Just a few exercise breaks — or “snacks” — a day can provide significant benefits, a new study says. Specifically, it found that short sessions of intense stair climbing spaced throughout the day can improve heart and lung (cardiorespiratory) fitness. “The findings make […]

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Blood in the Stool (Rectal Bleeding)

Blood in the Stool (Rectal Bleeding)

What is the treatment for rectal bleeding (blood in the stool)? Treatment and management of rectal bleeding include correcting the low blood volume and anemia; diagnosing the cause and the location of the bleeding; stopping active bleeding and preventing rebleeding; and Looking for other nonbleeding lesions that may bleed in the future. Correcting low blood […]

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15 Foods That Cause Constipation

15 Foods That Cause Constipation

Source: iStock What is the definition of constipation? Constipation is a common problem where people find it difficult to have bowel movements. Constipation medically is defined as less than three bowel moments per week. If a person has less than one bowel movement per week, they are considered to have severe constipation. Symptoms of bloating, gas, or […]