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Jan
06
2022
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By Troy Warren
Mayo Clinic’s strategies for stressed kids

Mayo Clinic’s strategies for stressed kids

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By  Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News Network Troy Warren for CNT #Health Children aren’t just smaller adults, and they might express stress in different ways Dear Mayo Clinic: I have two children, ages 12 and 15. They are both good students, participate in athletics and enjoy spending time with friends. While both kids are back to in-person school, my oldest child seems to have less interest in activities. How do I know if I need to get him help? Answer: Life is full of unpredictable changes. Some can be exciting and motivating, while others can lead to increased stress, poor health and…
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Jan
05
2022
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Are your shower habits hurting your skin?

Are your shower habits hurting your skin?

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By  Kelly Audette Troy Warren for CNT #Health There’s nothing quite like a nice long hot shower. But, for those who suffer from dry skin, a change in their daily routine may be essential to keeping it at bay. Time and temperature According to Thomas Knackstedt, M.D., a dermatologist at Cleveland Clinic, when it comes to dry skin, the way we shower can contribute to the problem. Especially if it is during the colder, winter months. “It’s our habits; so as it gets colder, we tend to take longer and warmer or hotter showers, said Dr. Knackstedt. “We’re not as good…
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Jan
04
2022
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5 mental health tips to help you tackle 2022

5 mental health tips to help you tackle 2022

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By  Ada Tseng, Los Angeles Times Troy Warren for CNT #Health Learning to prioritize and manage your mental well-being requires patience As we enter a new year laden with uncertainty, our mental health and sense of well-being are being tested again. It’s OK (and normal) to fail these tests once in a while. In the past year, the pandemic has opened up conversations about how to provide more widespread and culturally sensitive mental health support for all ages, especially after U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy warned of an emerging youth mental health crisis in December. Learning to prioritize and…
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Dec
31
2021
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These health resolutions may doom your 2022

These health resolutions may doom your 2022

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health Plus tips to plan and reach realistic goals in the new year “New year, new me.” Many people feel the need to remake themselves each year, hopefully improving on last year’s model. For some, however, the resolutions they make are too unrealistic and are destined to fail. If you hope to be healthier and better in 2022, Lifehacker suggests you avoid making these doomed resolutions. Cutting out sugar Although eating less sugar is a good goal, trying to eliminate all added sugar could be an all-consuming task. That’s because sugar lurks in…
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Dec
30
2021
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T cells come to the rescue as studies show they buck omicron

T cells come to the rescue as studies show they buck omicron

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By Marthe Fourcade - Bloomberg News (TNS) Michelle Fay Cortez - Bloomberg News (TNS) Troy Warren for CNT #Health An unsung arm of the immune system appears to protect against severe disease with the omicron variant even when antibodies wane, helping to explain why a record wave of infections hasn’t engulfed hospitals so far. T cells, the body’s weapon against virus-infected cells, were primed enough by vaccination that they defended against omicron in separate studies from Erasmus University in the Netherlands and the University of Cape Town in South Africa. The findings could help explain why the wave of omicron cases hasn’t so…
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Dec
28
2021
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By Troy Warren
Nail your New Year’s resolutions by ditching the diet mentality

Nail your New Year’s resolutions by ditching the diet mentality

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By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health “New year, new me” — for many people, the new year is a time to make big lifestyle changes. Although some people are concerned with simply looking better, a 2021 Food and Health Survey found that the majority of folks are more interested in long-term health, which includes increased energy and the reduction of risk for future chronic conditions. The new year can be an opportunity to assess areas you want to improve, but experts suggest approaching goals in a less-pressured way, especially as COVID-19 lingers and continues to make things tough…
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Dec
24
2021
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Don’t get your feelings hurt this Christmas

Don’t get your feelings hurt this Christmas

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By Rose Kennedy, for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health Even if you’re well-balanced and upbeat the rest of the year, holiday gatherings and present exchanges can bring on hurt feelings. The bizarre gift choice, the invitation that wasn’t extended or the hurtful remark made over champagne or at the cookie swap can all inflict damage or reopen old wounds. Some of these reactions are justified, sure, but they’re never beneficial. And while it’s not possible to rewrite family history or make sweeping changes to your friend group dynamics within the days of Hanukah, Kwanzaa or Christmas, you can…
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Dec
22
2021
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If you can’t do a pushup, you may need more exercise

If you can’t do a pushup, you may need more exercise

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By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health There are other sigs you may need to boost your activity too Exercise is beneficial at any age, but there are special benefits for people over 50. “With the myriad benefits of regular physical activity, when it comes to healthy aging, exercise is perhaps the closest thing there is to a miracle drug,” Dr. Scott Kaiser, family physician and geriatrician, told LiveStrong.com. Kaiser is the Director of Geriatric Cognitive Health and provides specialty geriatric medical consultations at the Pacific Brain Health Center in Santa Monica, California. “A well-rounded workout, including a…
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Dec
21
2021
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Eat more fiber to lower cholesterol? Here’s how it works

Eat more fiber to lower cholesterol? Here’s how it works

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By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health If you’re not getting enough fiber in your diet, you may want to change that. Experts say increasing your fiber intake can help you lower your cholesterol. When we age, cholesterol levels naturally rise, Verywell Health reported. One study found that when people have gone through menopause, they may have higher levels of LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol and lower levels of HDL, or “good,” cholesterol. According to Amy Goodson, registered dietitian and nutrition communications consultant, including a specific type of fiber is one of the best eating habits you can have to decrease cholesterol…
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Dec
19
2021
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OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10

OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10

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Troy Warren for CNT #COVID-19  #Business  #Health The Occupational Health and Safety Administration said Saturday that it would not issue citations tied to its coronavirus vaccination mandate before Jan. 10, so that companies have time to adjust to and implement the requirements. The federal agency separately said there would be no citations of companies regarding its testing requirements before Feb. 9. The announcement came after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District in Cincinnati decided on Friday that the mandate for large employers could go forward, reversing a previous court decision made after 27 Republican-led states, conservative groups,…
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