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May is High Blood Pressure Education Month, a perfect time to take steps to lower your blood pressure. State health officials say if Illinoisans reduced their sodium intake by 30 percent, it would prevent
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month, a perfect time to take steps to lower your blood pressure.
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Never mind spending hours in the gym! According to a study in The American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Journal... 7 minutes of a particular high intensity workout is all it takes to transform
According to a study in The American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Journal, seven minutes of a particular high intensity workout is all it takes to transform your body.
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.
Authorities in Southern Illinois have found another dead bird contaminated with the West Nile Virus.
They found a dead, contaminated crow in the Murphysboro area, a week after a dead, contaminated blue jay was discovered in Carbondale. Two cases in one week equals a lot of concerned residents. People are concerned because mosquitoes can feed off those dead birds and carry the virus to humans. Bonnie Barney says it's just one more thing she has to worry about, before she sends her loved ones outside. When her granddaughter Dannisha and her nephew Napolean are ready to go outside, Bonnie makes sure they're protected against mosquitoes that could be carrying the West Nile Virus. "I'm kind of afraid, more for the kids because I can protect myself more than they can," Bonnie says. She makes they have on plenty of insect repellant before they head outdoors, but often, that's still not enough. "I've got some on me now," Napolean says. Even though Bonnie's a little nervous, she doesn't want to force the kids to stay inside. Dannisha says, "I like to play with my cousins and go to the park." And this time of year, it's almost impossible to keep children indoors and away from mosquitoes.
If your child comes home with a mosquito bite after being outside, don't panic. So far, there have been no cases of West Nile in humans in our area. Kevin Gillespie with the Jackson County Health Department says, "In most cases even if the mosquito had the West Nile Virus and bites someone, the person may not show symptoms. Taking precautions can reduce your risk."
The best way to protect yourself against mosquitoes is to wear light colored, loose fitting clothes, long sleeves and pants are best. You'll also want to use an insect repellant with the chemical DEET, but talk to your doctor before you use DEET on your children. The Jackson County Health Department is monitoring for the virus. If anyone finds a dead crow or blue jay, it may be a sign West Nile is in your area, and you should call local health officials.
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