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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

a great time to schedule that mammogram

you may have been putting off. If anxiety

about possible discomfort has kept you from

picking up the phone, try these tips.

Hold off on caffeine. Caffeine has a

tendency to make a womans breasts tenderand lumpy, potentially making the mam-

mogram uncomfortable. Avoid drinking

coffee and tea, unless its decaffeinated,

for a week prior to a mammogram. Other

items containing caffeine include diet

drinks, chocolate and even some common

over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers. Be

sure to read the label of any OTC medi-

cations before you take them prior to a

scheduled mammogram.

Check your calendar. Most wom

breasts are naturally more tender or sl

swollen during the week prior to

menstrual period, says Alicia Starr,

medical director at Baylor Regional Me

Centers Womens Imaging Center. T

avoid scheduling your annual mammo

during this time.

Source: Baylor Regional Medical Centerin Plano, Texas

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Mon

Your Childs Health:

Know the Facts about RSV

Senior Health Update:

Is Your Computer

Vision-Friendly?

Infuenza Myths and Facts

WHATS INSIDE

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HEALTH smart October 2013 2

Saf Mdici DissaTry These Three Easy Steps

October is Talk about Prescriptions Month,and theres no better time to learn aboutsafely disposing of leftover medication. TheAmerican Medical Association suggests the

following steps: St 1: Sort through prescription drugs,

over-the-counter medications, vitaminsand supplements to determine which onesare expired.

St 2: If you are unsure what is in a bottleor package, consider taking the unknownmedicine or preparation to your pharma-cist or doctor so they can help you identifywhat it is.

St 3: Safely dispose of expired, unwant-

ed and unused prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, andsupplements. Follow the disposal instruc-tions on the drug label (or the patient

information that came with the medicine,if you still have it). Do not flush any drugsdown the toilet unless the informationinstructs you to do so. When in doubtabout proper disposal, talk with yourpharmacist or doctor. Your pharmacist canalso tell you about any upcoming commu-nity drug take-back programs where youmay drop off medications.

Source: American Medical Association

imple dry skin is the most common cause of dandruff.

this is the cause of yours, youll likely have areas of drykin all over your body. Another frequent cause is irritat-

d, oily skin (seborrheic dermatitis), which is marked by

ed, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales.

ot shampooing enough can be a culprit. If you dont

egularly wash your hair, oils and skin cells from your

calp can build up, causing dandruff. Other causes can

nclude psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis (from sensi-

vity to hair-care products) or a yeast-like fungus.

you are experiencing dandruff flaking or an itchy scalp,

ee your doctor, who should be able to determine its

ause by looking at your skin.

Source: The Mayo Clinic

Su, Yu Fss But Are You Doing It Correctly?

Flossing is simple, but there are certain

techniques that will help ensure thatyou do the best job of taking care of

your teeth and gums as possible. The

American Dental Association suggests

these steps:

Use about 18 inches of floss wound

around one of your middle fingers,

with the rest wound around the

opposite middle finger.

Hold the floss tightly between the

thumbs and forefingers and gently

insert it between the teeth.

Curve the floss into a C s

against the side of the tooth.

Rub the floss gently up and d

keeping it pressed against the to

Dont jerk or snap the floss.

Floss all your teeth. Dont forg

floss behind your back teeth.

Source: American Dental Associatio

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HEALTH smart October 3

Is Yu Cmut Visi-Fidy?

DID You KNoW?

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the

ing cause of lower respiratory tract infec

in infants and young children. Its a pr

cause of hospitalization for children in

winter and the main cause of diseases,

as pneumonia and bronchiolitis, in y

children. Although RSV is rarely fatal o

own, the problems that arise during a

of RSV can be severe.

RSV is carried in tears and mucus and

be transmitted through the air if an inf

person coughs or sneezes. It can live

countertop for seven hours, researchers

found. The first symptoms usually ap

about five days after exposure. The

common symptoms are a bad cough,

breathing, wheezing and fever. Some

theres an earache; sometimes related

tions develop. Your child may not take

well and may seem pale and appear exh

ed. Her nostrils may pinch inward or fla

she develops any of these symptoms, ca

doctor right away. If she appears blue

9-1-1 immediately.

To prevent the spread of RSV, wash h

frequently and ask people who handle

baby to wash their hands first. Use tissue

nose-blowing instead of handkerchiefs

cover your mouth when you cough

make sure others do the same. Don

people with colds near your baby.

Source: Akron Childrens Hospital

Yu Chids HathKnow the Facts about R

Chsig Mbiity Aids

Changes in vision that occur with age, including restrictions in the amount of light that

reaches the eye, can make it more difficult to read a computer screen and handle glare.

It may be hard to distinguish between certain colors. Also, many older adults wear

bifocals or trifocals, which may affect viewing of a

computer screen.

To make computer use easier as you get older,

adjust both your computer monitors position

and also the brightness level to help with view-

ing. You may also want to consider purchasing

a larger monitor. Increase font size on websites,

email and when creating a typed document for

easier reading. You may want to

also talk with your optometrist or

ophthalmologist about getting

prescription computer glasses,

which are prescribed to be

used at the distance betweenyour eyes and your computer

screen.

Source: National Institutes of

Health

SenIor HeAlTH UpDATe

Mobility aids help you walk or move from place to place if you are disabled or have an

injury. They include crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs and motorized scooters. You

may need a walker or cane if you are at risk of falling.

If you need to keep your body weight off your foot,

ankle or knee, you may need crutches. You may

need a wheelchair or a scooter if an injury or dis-

ease has left you unable to walk. Choosing these

devices takes time and research. You should befitted for crutches, canes and walkers. If they fit,

these devices give you support, but if they dont fit,

they can be uncomfortable and unsafe. Talk with

your doctor or with a medical-equipment provider

(which your doctor can recommend) when choos-

ing mobility aids.

Source: National Institutes of Health


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Myth: Ifuza is m tha a uisac,much ik th cmm cd, that cat bvtd.

act: Influenza, commonly referred to as theu, is a severe respiratory illness that is easily

pread and can lead to severe complications,ven death. Each year in the U.S., on aver-ge, influenza and its related complicationsesult in approximately 226,000 hospitaliza-ons. Depending on virus severity during the

nfluenza season, deaths can range from 3,000o a high of about 49,000 people.

Myth: Yu ca gt ifuza fm a fuht.

act: The flu shot does not contain the live virus,o it is impossible to get influenza from the vac-

cine. Side effects may occur in some people,such as mild soreness, redness or swelling at theinjection site, headache, or a low-grade fever.Vaccination is safe and effective, and the bestway to help prevent influenza.

Myth: Ths y ty f vacciavaiab t h tct agaist th ifu-za vius.

Fact: Influenza vaccine options are available forchildren, adults and seniors. Talk to your health-care provider to find out more about the vaccineoption thats right for each family member.

Source: American Lung Associations InfluenzaPrevention Program

HEALTH smart October 2013 4

What Is CopD?Smoking Is Major Cause

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cis actually a group of diseases that inc

chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The

mon characteristic is obstruction to ai

out of the lungs. Other symptoms in

shortness of breath, chronic cough, and m

production with cough and wheezing.

In the U.S., more than 85% of COPD is d

smoking tobacco. The remaining 15% is d

such factors as previous serious lung infec

inhalation of fume-laden air that damage

lungs or genetic abnormalities. It is estimthat more than 24 million people in the

have COPD.

Source: National Lung Health Education Pro

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