Several people went to the hospital after someone opened a letter with an unknown substance at Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall in Virginia. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/hazmat-situation-at-virginias-joint-base-meyer-henderson-hall-sends-several-to-the-hospital/
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Could heart-healthy diet also help with depression?
New research suggests there's even more reason to eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dash-heart-healthy-diet-may-also-help-with-depression/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dash-heart-healthy-diet-may-also-help-with-depression/
How Much Salt Is in An IV? More Than You May Need
Those ubiquitous bags of saline have been around for more than a century. But some researchers now wonder if there are better, less salty, options.
From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20180227/how-much-salt-is-in-an-iv-more-than-you-may-need?src=RSS_PUBLIC
How to Handle a Child's Picky Eating Phase
From: Eat Right https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93IkJU8ydPs
Tackling Menopausal Sleep Problems From All Angles
Some hopeful news also emerged from the study: Many women with restless sleep and insomnia during menopause did not have sleep problems before or after menopause.
From: https://www.webmd.com/menopause/news/20180227/tackling-menopausal-sleep-problems-from-all-angles?src=RSS_PUBLIC
How Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan Found Humor in a Crisis
Last year, comedian Jim Gaffigan and his writer wife, Jeannie, faced a health crisis that nearly ended her life, derailed their family, and halted his career. But innovative technology -- and a little humor -- got them through.
From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/gaffigan-brain-tumor?src=RSS_PUBLIC
10 Questions for Bella Thorne
Bella Thorne answers questions about acting, her health, and what makes her happy.
From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/bella-thorne?src=RSS_PUBLIC
One Key Factor Raises LGBT Teens' Suicide Risk
Researchers looked at responses from 6,800 U.S. students in grades 9 through 12 who'd become sexually active, according to a CDC survey.
From: https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/news/20180227/one-key-factor-raises-lgbt-teens-suicide-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
'DASH' Diet May Also Help Lower Depression Risk
Those who followed the so-called DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) were 11 percent less likely to develop depression than people who did not closely follow the diet.
From: https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20180227/heart-healthy-dash-diet-may-also-help-lower-depression-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Varicose Veins Tied to Higher Odds for Blood Clots
Varicose veins are a common condition affecting about 23 percent of American adults, the researchers said.
From: https://www.webmd.com/dvt/news/20180227/varicose-veins-tied-to-higher-odds-for-blood-clots?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New Legislative Action Center is live
Washington — There’s an easy way to take action on legislation that can affect dentistry.
From: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/new-legislative-action-center-is-live
From: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/new-legislative-action-center-is-live
Amid bad flu season, FDA working on next year's vaccine
In a year where the influenza vaccine is just 25 percent effective, officials want to make sure next year's flu shot works better
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/amid-nightmare-flu-season-fda-working-on-next-years-vaccine/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/amid-nightmare-flu-season-fda-working-on-next-years-vaccine/
Tourist may have exposed New Yorkers to measles
Health officials released the itinerary of the infected tourist and offered guidance for anyone who thinks they may have been exposed
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/australian-tourist-may-have-exposed-measles-new-york/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/australian-tourist-may-have-exposed-measles-new-york/
Electronic funds transfers may be wave of the future
This is the eighth in a series featuring answers and solutions for dentists when it comes to the world of dental benefits and plans. The series is intended to help untangle many of the issues that can potentially befuddle dentists and their teams so that they can focus on patient care.
From: By David Burger
https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/electronic-funds-transfers-may-be-wave-of-the-future-but-ada-is-helping
From: By David Burger
https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/electronic-funds-transfers-may-be-wave-of-the-future-but-ada-is-helping
Female dentists, speakers ready to take spotlight at ADA 2018
March is National Women's History Month, which makes it a good time to announce that October's ADA annual meeting will also include a special focus on women.
From: By David Burger
https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/female-dentists-speakers-ready-to-take-spotlight-at-ada-2018
From: By David Burger
https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/female-dentists-speakers-ready-to-take-spotlight-at-ada-2018
House passes Action for Dental Health bill
With a vote of 387-13 in favor, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017 on Feb. 26.
From: By Jennifer Garvin
https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/house-passes-action-for-dental-health-bill
From: By Jennifer Garvin
https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/house-passes-action-for-dental-health-bill
4 tips for raising well-behaved children
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We all want our children to be well-behaved. We want our child to be the one who is kind, says “please” and “thank you,” does as he is told, and doesn’t get in trouble at school or bother kids at the playground. The problem, as any parent can attest, is that raising a well-behaved child is hard work.
Some of it is temperament — every child is different. Some children are rule-followers, and some of them, well, aren’t. But mostly it’s hard because it is an ongoing, exhausting process that requires that we always keep our eye on the ultimate goal (having a well-behaved child) rather than the short-term goal (such as having the screaming child in front of us stop screaming).
After more than 25 years of being both a pediatrician and a parent, here are four tips I think can make a big difference:
1. Start early. It may be cute when your toddler hits somebody, and they are unlikely to do much harm, but if you wait until preschool or later to be clear that hitting isn’t okay, it’s going to be harder. Your child will be justified in her confusion: if something has been fine up until now, why isn’t it fine anymore? The earlier you teach your child that hitting or biting isn’t okay, and that “no” actually means “no,” the better.
There is a big caveat to this, though: it’s important to understand where your child is developmentally. A toddler doesn’t hit to be mean; she hits out of frustration and anger, or sadness. A 2-year-old doesn’t throw a tantrum to get back at you or ruin your day; he is doing it for the same reasons a toddler hits. So as you start early, the idea is to help your young child understand good and bad ways of expressing those emotions. It’s also important to understand what your child is capable of; there is only so much we can ask of any child at each stage of development. When you go for well-child appointments, talk with your doctor about realistic expectations for behavior at your child’s age.
2. Be consistent. If jumping on the couch is fun, and sometimes Mommy and Daddy say no, but sometimes they let you, of course you are going to at least give it a try. But if you always say no, then your child learns the rules of the house and is less likely to jump on the couch. Once you’ve said no to something, it always needs to be no, which can be thoroughly exhausting — I understand that well. So pick your battles. Every family draws different lines in the sand. Any behavior that hurts someone (including hurting their feelings) or is dangerous should always be a no. And it’s good to teach children that certain settings (like religious services or public transportation, for example) require quieter, less active behavior — and to be respectful of others (being polite and sharing fall in there). But you can decide on the other rules. Maybe jumping on the couch is just fine in your house.
3. Be loving. Catch them being good, too. Be very positive about good behaviors or when they pull it together and stop a bad behavior. When a child behaves well, we tend to take it for granted or are simply relieved, but a child deserves kudos for following the rules, not just punishments when they don’t. It also makes a difference to spend time with your children and show them that you are invested in them. It puts discipline in a context and makes it easier and more worthwhile for children to behave well for you.
4. Set a good example. You can’t expect a child to say “please” and “thank you” if you don’t, or to treat others well if you don’t. Remember that children always pay way more attention to what we do than what we say. Just like Gandhi once said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Be the person you want your child to be.
If you are having a hard time, talk to your doctor. Some children have a tougher time than others, for all sorts of reasons; sometimes parents need help. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it; it makes you a better parent when you do.
The post 4 tips for raising well-behaved children appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Claire McCarthy, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/4-tips-for-raising-well-behaved-children-2018022713404
Screen Teens For Depression Annually, Docs Say
The recommendation for universal screening is a change from the previous guidelines, published a decade ago, and is the first step in a larger strategy that should be followed when a doctor suspects a teenage patient might be depressed.
From: https://teens.webmd.com/news/20180227/screen-teens-for-depression-annually-docs-say?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Urine May Hold the Key to Your True Age
The test checks for a substance -- called a marker -- that indicates cellular damage from a process known as oxidation. The substance increases in urine as people get older.
From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20180227/urine-may-hold-the-key-to-your-true-age?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Strong Tobacco Laws May Weed Out Vapers, Too
New York University researchers found that states with anti-tobacco regulations -- such as smoke-free air laws and cigarette taxes -- had fewer vapers as well as fewer cigarette smokers.
From: https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20180227/strong-tobacco-laws-may-weed-out-vapers-too?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Why the Flu Makes You Feel So Miserable
Most of influenza's misery is caused by the human body itself, or more precisely the immune system's response to the virus.
From: https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20180227/why-the-flu-makes-you-feel-so-miserable?src=RSS_PUBLIC
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