Health and Medicine

By the King's Patent Granted

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 10:00 | Roy Butler
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Blood tonic pills

"By the King's Patent Granted" was a common embossing on English medicines of the 18th century. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries patent medicines reigned supreme as cures for everything from "hooping" cough to kidney ailments.

Wise Consumer Health Month

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 21:16 | Jennifer McDaniel
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February was Wise Consumer Health Month - but being wise about your health is a daily exercise. This national health observance, created by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, encourages people to take an active role in their health. The Institute's goal is to see people become wise about their health and take steps to prevent disease for themselves and their families.

Some tips for promoting good health are:

· Choosing a good health care provider and learning how to communicate with him/her
· Including moderate exercise each week
· Eating a nutritious and balanced diet
· Learning to reduce or better handle stress
· Avoiding substance abuse and other addictive behaviors
 

The Flu Bug Bites Back

Tue, 06/23/2009 - 14:10 | Virginia Johnson and Michele Brown
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Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the social scene, the bad news hits. That shot in your arm wasn't such a shot in the arm. In recent years, the doctors who designed the vaccine had to make a decision as to which strain to fight, Panama flu or Fujian flu. From their data, it looked like Panama would continue to grow strong and the beginnings of the Fujian strain would peter out.

April Is National Autism Awareness Month

Thu, 04/23/2009 - 10:55 | Virginia Johnson
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Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that its symptoms range from mild to severe and vary by individual. An autistic child might appear to be largely oblivious to his surroundings, violently overwhelmed by physical sensations, or he might seem outwardly to be simply socially awkward.

Getting Out the Words: Resources on Stuttering

Tue, 04/07/2009 - 09:47 | Virginia Johnson
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Bo Jackson. Winston Churchill. Marilyn Monroe. Alan Turing. Nicholas Brendon. John Updike. James Earl Jones.
All of these famous people, some of whom make their living in front of the cameras, have the same difficulty-they are stutterers.
Stuttering Awareness Week occurs each May. Take a few minutes to learn more about this common problem which affects people of all ages.

Deafness: Choices in Communication

Thu, 03/12/2009 - 12:11 | Virginia Johnson
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One of the first things hearing parents ask themselves when they discover they have deaf children is how they will communicate with them, and how, eventually, will their children communicate with the world. The decision is not an easy one. There are many factors to consider, including how much hearing remains, whether or not a cochlear implant will be an option, and whether or not the child has additional educational issues. Proponents of each communication approach have what seem to be ironclad arguments as to why their ways are the best.

New Year's Resolution: Add Whole Grains to Your Diet

Fri, 01/09/2009 - 13:35 | Virginia Johnson
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Not everyone can afford a gym membership or personal chef service, but choosing more whole grains along with other nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables, can make your life healthier at little to no extra cost.
 

Help for Arthritis Sufferers

Mon, 12/22/2008 - 13:32 | Virginia Johnson
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Arthritis affects over 40 million Americans of all ages and walks of life and is the number one cause of disability in America. Not just a disease of grandparents, arthritis affects children and adults alike. There are over 100 types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia.