Monthly Archives - December 2019

12 WAYS TO HAVE A HEALTHY HOLIDAY

Information provided via CDC. Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays. Wash hands often to help prevent the spread of germs. It’s flu season. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds. Bundle up to stay dry and warm. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: light, warm layers, gloves, hats, scarves, and waterproof boots. Manage stress. Give yourself a break if [...]

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it’s permanent. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing. Glaucoma is the [...]

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WINTER ICE. HOW TO TREAT YOUR BODY NICE.

Tips from a Penguin: How to avoid falling on the ice Penguins can show us the way Tuesday, January 22nd 2019, by Mark Haggar LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — People are already falling on the ice this winter; here are a few tips to help minimize your risk of falling on the ice.  The Penguin walk helps remind us how to walk on ice. Keep your weight forward and on your front foot Keep your arms out by your side to help you balance Walk flat footed [...]

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