The dangers of Rep. Steve Scalise's injuries

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was critically wounded during a baseball practice shooting, underwent his third surgery on Thursday

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-scalise-injuries-surgery-details-dangers/

The dangers of Rep. Steve Scalise's injuries

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was critically wounded during a baseball practice shooting, underwent his third surgery on Thursday

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-scalise-injuries-surgery-details-dangers/

Details on the dangers of Scalise's injuries

Rep. Steve Scalise sustained a gunshot wound to the left hip that "traveled across his pelvis." On Thursday he remained in critical condition after three surgeries. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why a bullet wound to the pelvis can be so dangerous.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/details-on-the-dangers-of-scalises-injuries/

Horseback riding may help stroke recovery

A new study finds the animal's movement may help stroke survivors regain lost mobility and balance

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/horse-therapy-may-help-stroke-recovery/

Electric Shock Drowning: A Silent Killer

This news article offers advice on how to protect yourself from electric shock drowning in lakes and pools.

From: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20170615/electric-shock-drowning-silent-killer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Higher Birth Defect Risk if Mom is Obese

But researchers say absolute risk is low

From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20170615/higher-pregnancy-weight-tied-to-raised-odds-for-birth-defects?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity

From: USDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXABDnZK_jY

Higher Odds for Certain Cancers for Couch Potatoes

Researchers say get moving, and point to national exercise guidelines

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170615/couch-potatoes-may-face-higher-risk-of-kidney-bladder-cancers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Parent’s Smartphone Use Can Affect Kids' Behavior

Parenting, devices, Child development, Smartphones, cell phone,

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170615/when-parents-focus-on-smartphones-kids-misbehaving-can-rise?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Centenarians Often Healthier Than Younger Seniors

They have less chronic disease than those in their 80s and 90s, researcher says

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20170615/centenarians-often-healthier-than-younger-seniors-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Drastic shift in teen vaping trend

After years of growing popularity among teens, a new government survey reveals big shift on e-cigarettes

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/teen-vaping-falls-reversing-e-cigarette-trend/

Teen shows off dance moves after heart transplant

Nothing could stop this teenage heart transplant patient from rocking out in his hospital bed

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/15-year-old-dances-from-hospital-after-lifesaving-heart-transplant/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you know these important health numbers?

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzojCk3jj5s

Fever during pregnancy linked to autism risk

While overall risk is low, timing and number of fevers during pregnancy may be factors, a new study finds

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/autism-fever-during-pregnancy-risk-study/

Have scientists created a safe, sun-free tan?

A new experiment may unlock a way to tan without harmful UV exposure, which could help prevent skin cancer, researchers say

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/have-scientists-created-a-safe-sun-free-tan/

ADA, others urge appropriators to support oral health

The ADA, American Dental Education Association, American Association for Dental Research and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry are asking Congress to support programs "vital to dentistry and oral health" as legislators review funding for fiscal year 2018.

From: By Jennifer Garvin http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/ada-others-urge-appropriators-to-support-oral-health

Ann Holdaway: the burden of disease, the benefit of diet and the expert dietitian

From: BritishDietetic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru2wRqQArb0

Biking to work linked to reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, and early death

Harvard Medical School (HMS) has a bicycle-friendly campus. Faculty, staff, and students who commute by bike can park their wheels in secured cages, wash off road grime in showers, buy new helmets at a discount, and receive a monthly reimbursement for bike maintenance costs. HMS encourages bicycle commuting not just to relieve parking congestion and foster cleaner air, but also because observational studies have suggested that cycling, like other forms of exercise, is good for us.

A recent study suggests that bicycle commuting, like recreational cycling, is not only associated with a lower risk of serious disease, but with a longer life as well. For that study, researchers from the University of Glasgow followed more than 263,450 commuters in England, Scotland, and Wales for an average of five years. The group was composed of 52% women and 48% men ages 40 through 69.

The researchers divided the participants into five groups based on how they got to and from work on a typical day — walking, cycling, riding in a car or on public transportation, mixed walking (a combination of walking and riding), and mixed cycling (cycling and riding). They found that compared with riding to work, bike commuting was associated with a lower risk of being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease or cancer, or dying of any cause during the five-year period. Walking was associated with a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

The benefits of biking outweigh the risks

“The benefits of regular physical activity are well documented, but there have been concerns that traffic crashes may negate the benefits from commuting by bicycle,” says Dr. Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and a bicycle commuter himself. “This study is important because it confirms, with a much larger sample size, previous findings from other countries. Moreover, it shows that the benefits strongly outweigh the risks.”

The study also provides some assurance to cyclists in the US, where biking conditions are similar to those in the United Kingdom and less friendly than in many European countries. For example, in the Netherlands the bicycle is the major mode of transportation for more than a third of the population, who have access to separated cycle tracks, networks of bicycle paths, and ample dedicated bike parking, and where traffic laws give them the right of way over cars, trucks, and buses. A 2015 analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Utrecht determined that cycling prevents about 6,500 deaths each year in the Netherlands and is responsible for adding six months to the life expectancy of the average Dutch person.

Joining the bike commute

If you’re thinking of biking to work, the following can help to make your commute safer.

• Protect yourself. Wear a properly fitted helmet and clothing that is appropriate for the weather. Wear reflective gear at night and in cloudy weather.
• Maintain your bike. Make sure your bike fits you and that it is fit for road conditions. Mount a white light on the front of your bike and a red light on the back for night cycling.
• Learn and follow the rules of the road. Most states require bicyclists to follow the same rules as drivers of other vehicles. You can find the rules of the road for most states here.
• Communicate with those who share the road with you. Make eye contact and use hand signals to indicate what you’re about to do. The simplest gestures, like extending your right or left arm out to signal a turn, can avert a collision.

If your commute is too risky to bike

If you’d like to bike, but are intimidated by the traffic along your route, let your city and state governments know that you want safe and convenient bike paths and secure parking. “Our investments in transportation should be rebalanced to promote active commuting, especially safer bicycle facilities. This would be far more cost effective and environmentally friendly than much of what we spend in medical care,” Dr. Willett says.

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From: Beverly Merz http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/11813-2017061511813

Mayo Clinic Minute - Grilling steaks vs burgers

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-NZQeQWp3Q

Mary O'Kane: dietitians helping patients after weight loss surgery

From: BritishDietetic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzCh3hbzMsk

ADA-endorsed student loan program rebrands to Laurel Road

Darien Rowayton Bank — the student loan refinancing program endorsed by the ADA — announced June 15 that its online lending division inclusive of its student loan refinancing program is now officially called Laurel Road.

From: By Kimber Solana http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/ada-endorsed-student-loan-program-rebrands-to-laurel-road

Have Scientists Created a Safe, Sun-Free Tan?

Experiment unlocks a way to tan without harmful UV exposure, which could help prevent skin cancer

From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20170614/have-scientists-created-a-safe-sun-free-tan?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Introducing Award Winner - Mary O'Kane

From: BritishDietetic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfB2TgGgM1M

Broccoli Extract Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes

But supplement only seems to help a certain group of people with the disease

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20170614/broccoli-extract-shows-promise-for-type-2-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC