Oxygen May Not Help Heart Attack Victims
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Strapping an oxygen mask to someone suffering a heart attack might make their heart attack worse, new…
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Home Exercise Boosts Heart Patients’ Frame of Mind
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Exercising at home can reduce feelings of hopelessness in people with coronary heart disease, but in-hospital workouts…
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Undiagnosed Sleep Problems May Be Common Among Firefighters
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, shift work disorder and restless leg syndrome are common among…
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Health Tip: Enjoy a Post-Run Snack
(HealthDay News) — Running burns a lot of calories and energy, so it’s important to refuel with a healthy snack. The Academy of Nutrition…
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Hospital Workers Wash Hands Less at End of Shift, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Health workers in hospitals wash their hands less often as they near the end of their shift,…
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Health Tip: Commit to Losing Weight
(HealthDay News) — Losing weight takes a plan, goals, desire and a firm commitment to succeed. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Health Tip: When Headaches Signal Trouble
(HealthDay News) — While most headaches aren’t serious, there are warning signs that it’s time to see a doctor. The Harvard Medical School mentions…
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Health Tip: When Your Child Is Ready to Read
(HealthDay News) — Preschoolers who show an interest in learning to read may be ready to start with some of the basics. But parents…
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Health Tip: When to Bandage a Wound
(HealthDay News) — Knowing how and when to bandage a wound can help speed healing. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions:…
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Health Tip: Don’t Use Costume Contact Lenses
(HealthDay News) — Decorative contact lenses may pose serious risks to your eye health, so experts say you should avoid them. The U.S. Food…
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