http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php en-us MutualGravity WebContent Angel v3 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/microwaves-and-plastics-how-to-safely-re-heat-your-leftovers/76/0/2818/18245 Plastics play a crucial role in our kitchens. From storing to serving, there are numerous ways our food comes in contact with plastic everyday. The question is: are all these interactions safe? When it comes to heating our food in microwaves, the answer is potentially, no. “When certain... Fri, 2 Jul 2010 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/microwaves-and-plastics-how-to-safely-re-heat-your-leftovers/76/0/2818/18245 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/should-your-child-be-vaccinated/76/0/2818/17935 With the rash of unfounded claims about the risks of vaccination, many parents are rethinking its necessity. Are vaccines really safe? Are they even necessary in the modern world? Here’s what you need to know about vaccinating your child. “First, parents need to know that vaccines... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/should-your-child-be-vaccinated/76/0/2818/17935 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/the-raw-facts-about-raw-milk/76/0/2818/17735 As more families try to avoid processed foods, raw milk is becoming a popular alternative to pasteurized milk. With its supposed nutritional benefits, raw milk may seem to be the healthier option, but there are risk factors that need to be taken into account. To figure out which type of milk your... Tue, 4 May 2010 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/the-raw-facts-about-raw-milk/76/0/2818/17735 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/parents-can-prevent-inhalant-use-in-children/76/0/2818/17541 According to the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC), by the time a child has reached eighth grade, one out of every five has used an inhalant to get high. Unbeknownst to most parents, the inhalation or sniffing of everyday products among children and adolescents is growing. While illegal... Thu, 8 Apr 2010 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/parents-can-prevent-inhalant-use-in-children/76/0/2818/17541 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/dietary-supplements-the-health-benefits-of-pumping-up-your-diet/76/0/2818/17448 With the popularity of fast and inexpensive processed food, many of us struggle to get all the nutrients we need out of our diets. As a result, dietary supplements are growing in popularity and are now a multi-billion dollar industry. Still, many of us remain either confused by what to take or... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/dietary-supplements-the-health-benefits-of-pumping-up-your-diet/76/0/2818/17448 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/don%27t-lose-sleep-over-night-sweats/76/0/2818/17140 If you are one of the many people who suffer from night sweats, classified as excessive sweating at night, then you may be wondering about the potential causes and if you should be concerned. While night sweats are very common and are many times due simply to a sleeping environment that is too warm,... Tue, 5 Jan 2010 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/don%27t-lose-sleep-over-night-sweats/76/0/2818/17140 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/winter-brings-chance-of-hypothermia/76/0/2818/17071 Along with winter’s cozy sweaters, steaming cups of cocoa, and beautiful snow-covered scenes, comes significantly lower temperatures. For some, staying safe and warm through the winter months can be a challenge and even result in a serious, life-threatening health problem related to prolonged... Wed, 23 Dec 2009 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/winter-brings-chance-of-hypothermia/76/0/2818/17071 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/be-cautious-for-the-flu-season/76/0/2818/16893 The following are some facts to remind us to stay ever vigilant regarding the flu: Government health officials state that the swine flu has sickened 22 million Americans since April. Of those, 4,000 have died, including 540 children. The CDC now believes about 98,000 people have... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/be-cautious-for-the-flu-season/76/0/2818/16893 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/the-benefits-of-eating-breakfast-at-dinner/76/0/2818/16625 After a day of meetings at the office, followed by a three car pile-up adding an unexpected 30 minutes to the commute home, the last thing you want to do is get home and spend another 45 minutes in the kitchen fixing dinner. Before calling the pizza delivery guy for a rescue, consider that a quick,... Tue, 6 Oct 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/the-benefits-of-eating-breakfast-at-dinner/76/0/2818/16625 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/managing-migraines/76/0/2818/16317 Over 30 million people suffer from migraine headaches in the United States. For many, migraines markedly decrease their mental, physical and social health, and lessen their overall quality of life. As a result, migraines are the most common type of headache for which patients seek treatment. ... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/managing-migraines/76/0/2818/16317 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/the-dangers-of-distracted-driving/76/0/2818/15431 Americans love their cars. And why shouldn’t they? Cars provide an unprecedented degree of mobility. Yet for all their advantages, deaths and injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people of every age from 3 through 6 and 8 through 34, based on... Fri, 15 May 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/the-dangers-of-distracted-driving/76/0/2818/15431 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/living-with-diabetes/76/0/2818/15090 Ranked as our nation’s sixth leading cause of death, diabetes afflicts approximately 23.6 million Americans, according to the American Diabetes Association. Often described as the silent killer, diabetes can, if left untreated, lead to kidney failure, gangrene and amputation, stroke and... Tue, 17 Mar 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/living-with-diabetes/76/0/2818/15090 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/is-your-doctor-a-d.o.-or-a-m.d./76/0/2818/14872 The next time you visit a hospital or doctor’s office, try to spot the physicians’ credentials. Are they D.O. (osteopathic physician) or M.D. (allopathic physician)? While there are similarities between the two types of doctors, there are also differences. “Many people have been... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/is-your-doctor-a-d.o.-or-a-m.d./76/0/2818/14872 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/living-healthy-at-any-age/76/0/2818/14443 Revolutionary advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related diseases in the past 100 years mean that Americans are living longer than ever before, according to research by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The life expectancy of Americans has reached an... Thu, 11 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/living-healthy-at-any-age/76/0/2818/14443 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/shoveling-your-way-to-lower-back-pain/76/0/2818/14308 The lower back is one of the hardest working areas in your body. Do you realize that you use your lower back for basically every activity, from sitting at your desk at work, to driving a car, to even holding a cup of water? As the colder weather rolls in, beware of lower back injury and strain... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/shoveling-your-way-to-lower-back-pain/76/0/2818/14308 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/holiday-gatherings-perfect-time-to-share-family-health-history/76/0/2818/14161 With the holiday season rapidly approaching, there are many things to look forward to: delicious food, family parties and time to catch up with relatives. However, even though discussions at the dinner table during this time of year are generally light-hearted and amusing, there is a more serious... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/holiday-gatherings-perfect-time-to-share-family-health-history/76/0/2818/14161 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/halloween-tricks-for-consuming-fewer-treats/76/0/2818/14148 It’s Halloween, a day when many parents turn a blind eye to the sweet treats their children consume. Sure, sugar is known to wreak havoc on teeth and is a likely contributing factor to the growing epidemic of childhood obesity, but can one day of sugar consumption really be all that harmful? ... Mon, 13 Oct 2008 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/halloween-tricks-for-consuming-fewer-treats/76/0/2818/14148 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/injuries-to-ice-or-to-heat/76/0/2818/13542 We all know how important it is to maintain an active lifestyle. It’s also important to know how to treat injuries, both acute and chronic, that may occur as a result of activity and exercise. Common treatments for injuries involve the application of ice or heat, but do you know which type of... Tue, 8 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/injuries-to-ice-or-to-heat/76/0/2818/13542 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/the-dangers-of-dehydration/76/0/2818/13521 Every day, an average adult loses more than 10 cups of water simply by sweating, breathing and eliminating waste, according to the Mayo Clinic. During the hot summer months, this amount can easily increase. If a person does not compensate by replenishing his/her water supply, a potentially... Wed, 2 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/the-dangers-of-dehydration/76/0/2818/13521 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/fitness-on-the-go/76/0/2818/13355 Vacations are great for reducing stress levels, but they can derail a healthy fitness regimen. Without their regular equipment and surroundings to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle, many people feel uncomfortable and lack their usual amount of energy. In fact, even some of the most dedicated... Mon, 19 May 2008 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/fitness-on-the-go/76/0/2818/13355 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/exercise-for-your-bone-health/76/0/2818/13121 With so many benefits to exercising, from losing weight to preventing cancer, you may overlook the very important role exercise plays in the health of your bones. Along with proper nutrition and bone health awareness, exercise is one of the main factors regarding building and maintaining healthy... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/exercise-for-your-bone-health/76/0/2818/13121 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/muscle-cramp-a-common-pain/76/0/2818/12996 Has a muscle cramp ever woken you up in the middle of the night? Or stopped you in your tracks in the middle of an activity? If you’re like most people, chances are your answer is “yes.” Muscle cramps, or “charley horses” as they are sometimes called, are extremely... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/muscle-cramp-a-common-pain/76/0/2818/12996 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/a-new-year%27s-resolution-to-benefit-the-whole-family/76/0/2818/12421 Common New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, eat better, stop smoking, and exercise more.  Giving yourself a personal goal for the New Year is a great way to make positive changes in your life.  Time and time again, however, people tend to drift away from these resolutions after... Tue, 4 Dec 2007 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/a-new-year%27s-resolution-to-benefit-the-whole-family/76/0/2818/12421 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/don%E2%80%99t-hibernate-how-to-stay-active-and-safe-in-the-winter-cold/76/0/2818/12366 It’s never too difficult to think of reasons to abandon your workout routine.  This is especially true during the winter months, when the temperatures drop, the sky turns dark, and the wind seems to start pushing you back indoors to the warmth of your couch.   Health experts... Tue, 20 Nov 2007 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/don%E2%80%99t-hibernate-how-to-stay-active-and-safe-in-the-winter-cold/76/0/2818/12366 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/battling-boredom-in-your-workout/76/0/2818/10964 If you’ve recently identified more excuses than reasons to visit the gym, you may be battling a case of boredom in your exercise routine. Simple, small changes in your mode of exercise, or in its intensity, duration or frequency can help rejuvenate your body and your appetite for... Fri, 28 Sep 2007 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/battling-boredom-in-your-workout/76/0/2818/10964 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/an-unwanted-rosy-complexion-rosacea/76/0/2818/8978 Fourteen million Americans between the ages of 30 and 60 struggle with a skin disease that resembles teenage acne. Although these men and women are not experiencing the hormone changes that cause acne during the adolescent years, they suffer from an inflammatory skin disease that causes small, red... Fri, 20 Jul 2007 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/an-unwanted-rosy-complexion-rosacea/76/0/2818/8978 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/bone-up-on-osteoporosis/76/0/2818/8976 Oftentimes the family caregiver, moms across America make sure that their kids eat a balanced diet. A National Dairy Council survey found that more than nine out of 10 moms agreed that three servings of dairy foods a day decrease the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Yet, less than half of these... Fri, 20 Jul 2007 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/bone-up-on-osteoporosis/76/0/2818/8976 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/living-in-fear-anxiety-disorders/76/0/2818/8622 Most people experience brief moments of fear just before a public speaking engagement or a first date. However, for 40 million adults suffering from anxiety disorders, feelings of fear and dread disrupt their lives for at least six months. “Anxiety disorders impair social and occupational... Mon, 21 May 2007 0:00:00 EDT http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/living-in-fear-anxiety-disorders/76/0/2818/8622 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/matters-of-the-mind-keeping-your-mind-fit/76/0/2818/7396 Whether you are calculating multivariate statistics, or simply trying to stay alert during a long meeting—keeping your mind sharp matters. Luckily, the steps to exercising your brain are easier than you may think.“Exercise is just as healthy for your mind as it is for your body,”... Thu, 1 Feb 2007 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/matters-of-the-mind-keeping-your-mind-fit/76/0/2818/7396 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/eye-strain-at-work-see-the-signs/76/0/2818/7393 In today’s workplace, the majority of people use computers and many of them experience vision problems. How can you tell if you are one of the many people suffering from eye strain?“Several symptoms may appear as a result of eye strain from computer use,” explains William Crane,... Thu, 1 Feb 2007 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/eye-strain-at-work-see-the-signs/76/0/2818/7393 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/don%27t-forget-about-your-eyes-this-winter/76/0/2818/7392 As you gaze outside your window this winter, don’t lose sight of what brings every wonderland to light—your eyes. By taking precautions this season, you can preserve your vision and guarantee that you will enjoy the sights of the holiday seasons to come. To do so, you need to understand... Thu, 1 Feb 2007 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/don%27t-forget-about-your-eyes-this-winter/76/0/2818/7392 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/food-allergies-avoiding-a-holiday-hazard/76/0/2818/7395 Food Allergies: Avoiding a Holiday HazardAs holiday parties fill the calendar, many of us may forget or neglect to consider food allergies. With a staggering 2 percent of American adults and 8 percent of American children estimated to suffer from some form of a food allergy, carelessness toward... Thu, 1 Feb 2007 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/food-allergies-avoiding-a-holiday-hazard/76/0/2818/7395 http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/at-first-flutter-recognizing-an-irregular-heart-rhythm/76/0/2818/7394 Next time you check your heart rate for optimal fat-burning potential during a workout, consider checking your rhythm as well. Atrial fibrillation, also referred to as AF or A Fib, is a common heart rhythm disorder that results in a flutter in the heartbeat caused by a problem in the upper chambers,... Thu, 1 Feb 2007 0:00:00 EST http://lecom.edu/healthynews.php/at-first-flutter-recognizing-an-irregular-heart-rhythm/76/0/2818/7394