(NAPSI)—Most teenagers are sad or moody at times. But depression is something different. A person with depression feels sad or down most of the time for a period of at least two weeks, and loses interest in activities he or she once enjoyed. Depression is a serious condition that can impact a teen’s performance at Read More …
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HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Mental Health First Aid: How To Help In A Crisis
(NAPSI)—Greg (not his real name) was worried when he noticed Heather (not her real name) did not show up to teach her Sunday school class at their church. Skipping a commitment was out of character for his normally reliable and responsible friend. Knowing that Heather had been struggling with depression, Greg texted her to see Read More …
Can An Aspirin A Day Keep The Doctor Away?
(NAPSI)—Aspirin is a familiar over-the-counter medicine that reduces pain. Taking a low-dose or “baby” aspirin every day has long been recommended to people who have had a heart attack or stroke, so they can prevent another one. Evidence now shows that for people aged 50 to 69 at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, aspirin can Read More …
HEALTH BULLETIN Protect Your Family From Mosquitoes Six Ways
(NAPSI)—According to the World Health Organization, as many as 3 to 4 million people may be exposed to the Zika virus in the next 12 months—but you and your family don’t have to be among them. To combat the Zika virus–carrying Aedes mosquito, the use of personal insect repellents is already surging in many places Read More …
VA Brings Mental Health Support Closer To Home For Rural Veterans
(NAPSI)—When Jesse* moved back to North Carolina after serving in the Vietnam War, he grew out his hair and pretended to be a war protester. “I didn’t want to say I was a Marine,” he said. He struggled with depression and feelings of shame. Later, nightmares got worse and other signs of post-traumatic stress disorder Read More …
NEWS OF OLDER AMERICANS Four Tips About Medical Alert Devices
(NAPSI)—All year round, sons and daughters of every age search for a unique and thoughtful gift for their dad to celebrate a birthday, Father’s Day, Christmas and other holidays. For parents who live with chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes or COPD, and may live alone or may be at risk of falling, gifts Read More …
MEN’S SKIN CARE NEWS Look Younger, Longer
(NAPSI)—Men seeking a more youthful appearance should remember that their skin is different from women’s-thicker and with larger pores—and needs special skin care products geared to them. By age 50 or so, men’s skin starts to lose its ability to stay hydrated, leading to skin sagging, wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes and large pores Read More …
NUTRITION IN A NUTSHELL Peanuts And Peanut Butter Can Reduce Diabetes Risk
(NAPSI)—Enjoying a peanut butter sandwich at lunch or snacking on a handful of peanuts won’t just fill you up. It’ll also reduce your diabetes risk, according to a new Harvard School of Public Health study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The study is the first to compare the long-term effects of eating animal Read More …
CHILD SAFETY UPDATE Become a Superhero of Summer Safety
(NAPSI)—You can protect the kids you care about from the playground falls, lawn mower accidents and campfire and fire pit burns that are common and potentially life-altering childhood injuries. Darren Rottmann knows first-hand how easily accidents can happen. He lost his leg in a lawn mower accident when he was 3 ½ years old and Read More …
YOUR HEALTH Wildfire Smoke Travels Farther Than You Think
(NAPSI)—There’s been a disturbing pattern of increasing wildfires in the U.S. and Canada. Nine of the 10 largest wildfires in the U.S. in recent history have occurred since 2000. The U.S. Forest Service now spends more than half its annual budget on firefighting, compared to 16 percent just 20 years ago. In Canada, hundreds of Read More …