Food Safety at Home
Wash hands often Proper hand washing may eliminate nearly half of all cases of food-borne illness and significantly reduce the spread of the common...
On the Shy Side: When Social fears become disabling..
Ever felt shy before giving a speech or entering a roomful of strangers? Most of us have experienced shyness ? a temporary fear of...
Could you have High Blood pressure?
About 25% of adults have hypertension (high BP). A third don?t know it. Be watchful of your blood pressure if you are: Over 55. BP...
More Fruits and Veggies Please!
More Fruits and Veggies, Please?. Quick and Fresh! Now?s the season when your local farmers? markets are over flowing with fruits and vegetables at...
Watch What You Heat: Prevent Home Fires!
Cooking is the number one cause of home fires. The leading cause of home cooking fires and injuries is unattended cooking.
Cooking Safely Prevents Fires...
Weight Control and Portion Size
People who are overweight and inactive are at greater risk for cancer and other chronic diseases. Researchers believe that overweight and inactivity cause the...
Exercise and Menopause: A change for the better.
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends this treatment to reduce the effects and symptoms of menopause:
Most women enter menopause in their early 50s...
Useful tips on foot care
The feet and toes are important parts in body movement. They carry and move the weight of the body during walking and running, and...
Wintertime Watch: Keep Your Hands Clean
Contagious bugs abound during the holiday season, making it a good time to take hand hygiene seriously. According to the American medical Association...
Self Examination Guide For Diabetics
The World Diabetics Day is celebrated on November 14. Dr Prabha Adhikari, department of Medicine, KMC hospital Attavar, suggests 12 point self examination guide...
