Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20046440
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20047971
Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20046440
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20047971
The baby girl who was "born twice"
A Texas newborn is thriving after surgeons removed her from the womb to perform a life-saving operation and then put her back so she could reach full term. CBS News' Don Champion has the amazing story of the baby who was "born twice."
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/the-baby-girl-who-was-born-twice/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/the-baby-girl-who-was-born-twice/
Baby “born twice” after life-saving surgery outside womb
The operation involved pulling almost half of the baby's body out of her mother’s uterus to remove a tumor – then putting her back
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-baby-born-twice-after-life-saving-surgery-outside-of-womb/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-baby-born-twice-after-life-saving-surgery-outside-of-womb/
Air Pollution May Harm Healthy Young Adults, Too
Utah study suggests elderly and ill aren't the only ones hurt by dirty air
From: http://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20161025/air-pollution-may-even-harm-blood-vessels-of-healthy-young?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Help encourage GKAS volunteers to sign up their program by joining Thunderclap
The ADA Foundation is asking Give Kids A Smile volunteers and supporters to help them spread the word about the program through a social media tool called Thunderclap.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/help-encourage-gkas-volunteers-to-sign-up-their-program-by-joining-thunderclap
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/help-encourage-gkas-volunteers-to-sign-up-their-program-by-joining-thunderclap
How virtual reality can help the visually impaired
VR and augmented reality technologies aim to make life easier for people with vision problems
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/forget-gaming-virtual-reality-augmented-reality-can-help-restore-sight/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/forget-gaming-virtual-reality-augmented-reality-can-help-restore-sight/
The brains of kids with PTSD are different
MRI study of young earthquake survivors suggests trauma can have a lasting impact on brain function
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/brains-of-kids-with-ptsd-are-different-mri-scans-show/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/brains-of-kids-with-ptsd-are-different-mri-scans-show/
Mom's powerful message after 12-year-old dies from flu
Mother uses her daughter's story to urge other parents to vaccinate their kids
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/moms-powerful-message-after-12-year-old-daughter-dies-from-flu/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/moms-powerful-message-after-12-year-old-daughter-dies-from-flu/
Birthing pool not the place to deliver a baby, new guidelines say
While it offers some advantages during early stages of labor, women should avoid water births
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/birthing-pool-not-the-place-to-deliver-new-guidelines-say/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/birthing-pool-not-the-place-to-deliver-new-guidelines-say/
Women catching up to men in this harmful habit
New research shows women are closing the gender gap on alcohol-related health problems
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/women-catching-up-to-men-in-alcohol-consumption/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/women-catching-up-to-men-in-alcohol-consumption/
Sharp Rise in Obamacare Premiums for 2017
Feds confirm double-digit rate hikes and fewer health-plan choices, but claim affordability for low-income consumers
From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20161025/sharp-rise-in-obamacare-premiums-for-2017?src=RSS_PUBLIC
How little lies lead to bigger lies
A new study shows how our brains adapt to escalating dishonesty
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-little-lies-lead-to-bigger-lies/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-little-lies-lead-to-bigger-lies/
Actor Dermot Mulroney talks about new series "Pure Genius"
Dermot Mulroney plays doctor working with Silicon Valley entrepreneurs in the new CBS series, "Pure Genius." Mulroney joins CBSN to discuss the upcoming series.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/actor-dermot-mulroney-talks-about-new-series-pure-genius/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/actor-dermot-mulroney-talks-about-new-series-pure-genius/
Can dry salt therapy rooms help you breathe easier?
Dry salt therapy is a growing trend, but many in the medical community say they’re not yet ready to recommend the treatment to patients
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dry-salt-therapy-treatment-respiratory-issues-does-it-work/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dry-salt-therapy-treatment-respiratory-issues-does-it-work/
Weightlifting may pump up memory in seniors
Weekly weight training sessions for six months resulted in improvements in brain function, study finds
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/weightlifting-may-pump-up-memory-aging-brain-in-seniors/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/weightlifting-may-pump-up-memory-aging-brain-in-seniors/
Mayo Clinic Minute: How dietary fiber makes you healthier
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkLkmyfiFWc
ADA House of Delegates approves campaign to boost utilization
The ADA House of Delegates Monday approved a three-year targeted program aimed at motivating patients to visit the dentist.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/ada-house-of-delegates-approves-campaign-to-boost-utilization
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/ada-house-of-delegates-approves-campaign-to-boost-utilization
USDA Invests Over $300 Million to Help Hundreds of Small Businesses Improve Energy Efficiency, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 25, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $300 million to help hundreds of small businesses across the country save money on their energy costs by adopting renewable sources or implementing more efficient energy options.
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0230.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0230.xml&contentidonly=true
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20047971
Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20046440
Unraveling how autism differs in boys and girls
Learning more about autism in girls may help doctors better understand the condition in boys, too
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/autism-different-in-boys-girls/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/autism-different-in-boys-girls/
Obamacare premiums will soar next year, and other MoneyWatch headlines
Gov't warns of big spike in Obamacare premiums; Wall Street skeptical AT&T, Time Warner merger can happen; and China company buys stake in Hilton. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/obamacare-premiums-will-soar-next-year-and-other-moneywatch-headlines/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/obamacare-premiums-will-soar-next-year-and-other-moneywatch-headlines/
Magic Wheelchair makes Halloween dreams come true
Creative costumes help kids in wheelchairs experience the ultimate Halloween
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/magic-wheelchair-halloween-costumes/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/magic-wheelchair-halloween-costumes/
Medical Marijuana Not a Lure for Kids: Study
Found no change in pot use among children, but that wasn't the case for people older than 25
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20161025/medical-marijuana-not-a-lure-for-kids-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Birthing Pool Not the Place to Deliver: Guidelines
Immersion may help during early labor, but poses risks during delivery, ob-gyns advise
From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20161025/birthing-pool-not-the-place-to-deliver-new-guidelines-say?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New expert recommendations on children and media use
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For years, the standard recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has been that children shouldn’t have more than two hours a day of screen time. But with the explosion of the internet and social media, the increase in smartphones and tablets, and more education and homework happening online, the “two hour” rule has become increasingly difficult — and, ultimately, out of touch.
This month the AAP came out with a new set of recommendations. Understanding that there is no “one size fits all” approach to media, their approach was not to set rules, but to help parents and caregivers understand the effects of media and give them practical tools they can use.
The downsides to screen time
While there are many ways media can connect us and make life easier and more fun, there are downsides for our children. In their two policy statements, “Media and the Developing Mind” and “Media Use in School-Aged Children and Adolescents,” the AAP outlines the important points we need to keep in mind:
- Media use is linked to obesity. Whether it’s those ads for unhealthy foods, ignoring the signs signaling you feel full when eating in front of media, or simply exercising less because you are caught up in media, the more kids sit in front of a screen, the more likely they are to be overweight.
- Media use interferes with sleep. The blue light emitted by screens wakes up the brain and makes it harder for us to fall asleep — and when screens and phones are in the bedroom, kids (especially teens) often use them instead of sleeping.
- Media use can interfere with development in young children. Children need the back-and-forth with caring adults to learn, and they need unstructured time to learn how to control their own behaviors, and to use their imagination. Plopping a kid in front of a screen can mess all that up.
- Media use gets in the way of interactions between people. Whether it’s between parents and kids, or between kids and their peers, it’s simply true that we interact less when there is a screen involved, and that’s bad for not just development but relationships.
- Screens displace other activities. It’s not just interactions, sleep, and exercise. It’s reading, drawing, building, being outside, and all the other things we might do.
- Media can influence behavior in ways that aren’t good for our kids. Kids are influenced by what they see, including violence, sex, or substance use. Seeing it on media can glamorize and normalize it, and make kids more likely to do it.
- Mixing homework and entertainment media is a bad idea. We only have so much attention; when it gets divided, it gets in the way of learning.
- Media, especially social media, gives bullies new tools to use. And these tools can spread messages quickly, broadly and anonymously, making them particularly dangerous.
This is why parents need to be really thoughtful about how their children and their family use media — and about the example they set themselves.
How to help your children consume media wisely
To help families, the AAP has two great tools. There is a Family Media Plan Wizard that takes you through everything you might want to think about and discuss as a family and create a printable document you can post in your home (and share with other caregivers) as well as a Media Time Calculator that lets parents map out their child’s day and be sure that media isn’t displacing any activities that are important for the child — and the family.
Here are some general recommendations from the AAP about media use and children:
- Children less than 18 months really shouldn’t use media, except for video-chatting.
- Children 18-24 months should only use media that is carefully chosen for their age group — and parents and caregivers should do it with them. Common Sense Media, PBS Kids, and Sesame Workshop have good resources to help families choose content for their children.
- Children 2-5 years should have an hour or less of screen time a day, and it should be content that is educational and promotes good social skills
- For all ages, screens should be off during meals and for an hour before bedtime (and devices should be charged outside of the bedroom at night).
- Playtime, family time, and homework time should be screen-free. If a device is needed for homework, it should be used only for homework until homework is done.
- Families should develop a family media plan that includes guidelines around safe use of devices (like never while driving or crossing streets) and being a responsible digital citizen.
- Families should be sure that all children get enough sleep, exercise, and screen-free downtime.
- Parents and caregivers should set a good example when it comes to media. Children always pay more attention to what we do than to what we say.
For more information and tips, visit the Media page of healthychildren.org, the AAP’s website for families and caregivers.
The post New expert recommendations on children and media use appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Claire McCarthy, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-expert-recommendations-on-media-use-and-children-2016102510564
ADA Business Resources extends endorsement of CareCredit
ADA Business Resources announced Oct. 20 that it has signed a seven-year extension of its endorsement of CareCredit as the provider of patient financing for the American Dental Association's members. CareCredit provides flexible financing options for families who may not be covered by insurance.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/ada-business-resources-extends-endorsement-of-carecredit
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/ada-business-resources-extends-endorsement-of-carecredit
Women Reaching Equality in Dubious Habit: Drinking
Females also closing the gender gap on health problems from alcohol consumption
From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20161024/women-reaching-equality-in-dubious-habit-drinking?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls
Concerned about falls? Don't let your fear take over. Take charge with six simple fall-prevention strategies.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358
Teething: Tips for soothing sore gums
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/teething/art-20046378
Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?
Searching for ways to look and feel young? Be wary of claims touting human growth hormone as an anti-aging regimen.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
Baby bath basics: A parent's guide
Worried about your baby's first bath? Here's what you need to know to get the job done.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20044438
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20044438
Polio Nearly Vanquished: CDC
But small pockets of world still have cases of crippling disease, officials add
From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20161024/polio-nearly-vanquished-cdc?src=RSS_PUBLIC
El Nino Could Boost Lyme Disease in Western U.S.
Northeast may also experience changes in infectious diseases due to weather variations, research suggests
From: http://www.webmd.com/arthritis/news/20161024/study-el-nino-could-boost-lyme-disease-in-western-us?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Stronger Muscles May Pump Up Your Memory
Seniors saw lasting changes from weight-lifting twice a week for 6 months, researchers report
From: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20161024/stronger-muscles-may-pump-up-your-memory?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Old Blood as Good as New for Transfusions: Study
Little difference seen in patient survival rates
From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20161024/old-blood-as-good-as-new-for-transfusions-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20046440
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20047971
Survey: Doctor/Patient Disconnect on Cancer Prevention
A survey finds that 71% of primary care health professionals say they start conversations with patients about cancer prevention, but only 27% of patients say they've had such a talk with them.
From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20161025/webmd-cancer-prevention-survey?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls
Concerned about falls? Don't let your fear take over. Take charge with six simple fall-prevention strategies.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358
Teething: Tips for soothing sore gums
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/teething/art-20046378
Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?
Searching for ways to look and feel young? Be wary of claims touting human growth hormone as an anti-aging regimen.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
Baby bath basics: A parent's guide
Worried about your baby's first bath? Here's what you need to know to get the job done.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20044438
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20044438
Private struggle: Some with breast cancer keep it to themselves
Some breast cancer patients say "Pinktober" events make them blue and they'd prefer to be more private about their condition
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/breast-cancer-why-some-patients-keep-diagnosis-private/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/breast-cancer-why-some-patients-keep-diagnosis-private/
Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20046440
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20047971
Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?
Searching for ways to look and feel young? Be wary of claims touting human growth hormone as an anti-aging regimen.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls
Concerned about falls? Don't let your fear take over. Take charge with six simple fall-prevention strategies.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358
Teething: Tips for soothing sore gums
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/teething/art-20046378
Baby bath basics: A parent's guide
Worried about your baby's first bath? Here's what you need to know to get the job done.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20044438
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20044438
Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20046440
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20047971
Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?
Searching for ways to look and feel young? Be wary of claims touting human growth hormone as an anti-aging regimen.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls
Concerned about falls? Don't let your fear take over. Take charge with six simple fall-prevention strategies.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358
Baby bath basics: A parent's guide
Worried about your baby's first bath? Here's what you need to know to get the job done.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20044438
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20044438
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