Advanced Search home : oak ridge living : health and wellness July 24, 2017 Take precautions in the heat - lifesaving tips (BPT) - From tornadoes and floods to hail and lightning storms, the United States experiences a broad array of extreme weather. Fatalities do occur, but many people are surprised to learn that the weather event that causes the greatest number of deaths is heat.According to the National Weather Serv... Click to read more Looking for a new doctor? Start with a D.O. (BPT) - Your yearly physical, a nagging injury that won't go away, a sick child: There are plenty of reasons to go to the doctor, but when you do, do you know what type of doctor you're seeing?The common answer most people offer is that they are going to see a medical doctor, an M.D., and in many c... Click to read more Ask your doctor about these important topics on life-threatening allergies (BPT) - The start of a new school year can be fraught with anxiety for children and parents alike. 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Click to read more Managing the Unpredictability of Multiple Sclerosis in the Heat (BPT) - Heat and humidity can make anyone feel uncomfortable, but for the 400,000 people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States, warmer weather can make life particularly difficult to manage.'When it's warm and sunny, that's when I want to spend the most time outdoors,' said Wendy... Click to read more How not to look your age (BPT) - Want to look a little younger but not quite ready for cosmetic surgery? Who doesn't.There are more facial rejuvenation treatments to choose from today than ever before. Injectable fillers and neuromodulators like BOTOX can help soften wrinkles, peels can improve skin tone and reduce pigment... 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Click to read more Breathe easier this summer: An expert shares advice on how to manage asthma during the hotter months (BPT) - Summer is here, and while many spend their summer vacation outdoors swimming, playing sports and enjoying the sunshine, for those who have asthma, it can be a worrisome season.While springtime is often the time people think about asthma triggers, summer weather can also cause issues for peo... Click to read more This simple test can set you on the road to a lifetime of better health (BPT) - Here's a sobering statistic for you: 20 percent of all deaths in the United States can be attributed to poor lifestyle factors and behavioral choices. It's difficult to swallow, but fortunately new research also finds that those who take the time to establish a simple screening routine impr... Click to read more Beat the heat: Tips to stay healthy and hydrated (BPT) - Americans love summertime and with good reason. 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Click to read more Top 5 ways to battle belly bloat (BPT) - Warmer weather brings sunny days, fresh breezes and plenty of flora and fauna to explore. But there's another aspect to warm weather that some people dread: swimsuit season.Three out of four women (77 percent) have felt self-conscious while wearing a swimsuit due to body issues, according t... Click to read more What's your nutrition game plan? [video] Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. var bptVideoPlayer = document.getElementById("bptVideoPlayer"); if (bptVideoPlayer) { var cssText = "width: 100%;"; cssText += " background: url('" + bptVideoPlayer.getAttribute("poster") + "');"; cssText += " -webkit-backgrou... Click to read more Hey guys. Is your good health a perception or reality? (BPT) - When it comes to health, perception is not always reality. This is especially true when considering how men care for themselves when faced with a health condition. 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Click to read more The impact of cost on diabetes management [Infographic] (BPT) - People with diabetes are instructed to regularly test their sugar levels each day; however, a new report conducted by Wakefield Research, polling 500 U.S. adults with diabetes, revealed that affordability of supplies can affect how well people manage the condition. Luckily, new programs are... Click to read more Sore knees? 3 reasons to participate in a clinical trial (BPT) - Designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new treatments, clinical trials are the only way medical advances can move knowledge and science forward. In regard to knee pain, clinical trials offer the newest and latest ideas on finding better ways to treat pain.People participate in... Click to read more 5 simple ways parents can make the world gentle for baby (BPT) - The big day has finally arrived and your newborn is here. Your baby is as perfect as you imagined and you're filled with a love you never knew existed. 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Click to read more Staying Healthy While Traveling Overseas (BPT) - Each year, travelers from the United States (U.S.) head to popular destinations. And while many have Zika on their mind while traveling, and are aware of the need to bring sunscreen, bug repellant and other travel necessities, many don't know that cholera may be a bigger threat than they th... Click to read more The eyes have it: 4 things your eyes may communicate without you knowing it (BPT) - Your eyes: you stare with them, wink with them and roll them. You use your eyes to communicate your thoughts and feelings every single day. Whether you're aware of it or not, your eyes can speak volumes about who you are and what you feel. But could your eyes be sending the wrong message?Ne... Click to read more The eyes have it: 5 things you can do to reduce your child's exposure to harmful blue light (BPT) - A generation ago, limiting a child's screen time meant putting restrictions on how much television they could watch in a single day. "No more than two hours a day and don't sit too close to the screen." Those were the rules, and while enforcing them was a challenge, it was easy to remember.... Click to read more Simplifying baby nutrition: Expert advice for your infant's first foods (BPT) - Your cooing, curious, incredibly cute baby is now 6 months old and you've got the go-ahead from your pediatrician to start solid foods. You both are excited to begin this new adventure, but when you head to the store you are suddenly confused by a sea of options.Which foods are safe for you... 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Click to read more Ulcerative colitis: Know the facts and understand the dialogue [Infographic] (BPT) - Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans. In addition to physical symptoms, UC can impact a person's work, family and social activities. And yet, a recent Pfizer-sponsored study of 68 UC patients and their gastroenterologists... Click to read more The NFL concussion settlement gives former NFL players a chance for a better life (BPT) - After years of waiting, the NFL concussion settlement affecting thousands of retired NFL players is now open for registration, which means former players, their family and their representatives can begin to take advantage of the benefits the settlement provides. To be eligible, all retired ... Click to read more Water-minded facts and figures [Infographic] (BPT) - The average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day. 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Click to read more Healthier kids, healthier communities: 4 ways to get involved (BPT) - It's no secret that experiences in early and middle childhood are extremely important for a child's healthy development and lifelong learning. Yet schools - the places where kids spend the majority of their time outside of the home during the week - often lack the resources and support need... Click to read more Hepatitis C: Why baby boomers should be tested immediately (BPT) - If you were born between 1945 and 1965, you could be one of more than 3 million baby boomers living with hepatitis C in the U.S. and not even know it. Despite only making up 27 percent of the U.S. population, baby boomers account for more than 75 percent of hepatitis C cases in the U.S.What... Click to read more Need care today? Here are 4 choices to try before the emergency room (BPT) - A health concern rarely strikes when it's convenient for you, and in most cases it occurs at the worst possible time. 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Click to read more 5 facts about strokes that could save your life Chances are you know someone who has had a stroke. An estimated 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite how common strokes are, there are a lot of widely believed misconceptions. Unfortunately, not knowing the... Click to read more Transportation safety: How seniors can maintain independence outside the home (BPT) - It can be hard to admit your vision isn't what it used to be, especially when it comes to driving. Maybe you've noticed some difficulties reading traffic signals, or you've found it challenging to drive at night.If you're a family member noticing these warning signs in a loved one, pointing... Click to read more Thinking about a career in health care? Consider this (BPT) - Medical professionals are in greater demand than ever before, and that's not likely to change anytime soon. 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Click to read more Take the next step: Tips to help you reach your diabetes management goals (BPT) - Nearly 30 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, and 90-95 percent have type 2 diabetes. America's Diabetes Challenge, a program from Merck and the American Diabetes Association, urges those with type 2 diabetes to work with their doctor to set and reach their A1C goa... Click to read more Think you're eating well? Misconceptions lead to nutrient deficiencies for many (BPT) - The good news? Americans think they are eating well; in fact, 60 percent say they eat a very healthy diet. The not-so-good news? Perception and reality may not be aligned.Only 6 percent of Americans report eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day, reveals recent researc... Click to read more The important role vaccines may play in helping keep children and adults healthy (BPT) - Every one of the nearly 12,000 babies born in the United States each day may be susceptible to infectious diseases. The good news is that vaccines can help protect children from some of these diseases.As National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) approaches, it is timely to remember the role ... Click to read more Proper nutrition is key to senior health (BPT) - Americans are now living longer than ever before. In fact, one of the fastest growing segments is people over the age of 85 who will represent 20 percent of the population by the year 2040. Because we are living longer, certain conditions specific to seniors are also on a steady rise. Dehyd... 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