Foods That Deliver Health Benefits Quiz
A Food Technology quiz tests deep reads from a study list of 14 foods with health benefits. It asks about reductions in cholesterol and inflammation, and neurological protection from pecans, plus blood pressure effects from canned tomato products.
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Horizons Health First Aid Seminar Scholarships Offered
Linn County staff from non profit and public service organizations can attend a Horizons Mental Health First Aid training. The 12 hour two day course teaches how to respond to mental health crises and assist those developing problems. Visit horizonsfamily.org for details and registration.
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University of Iowa offers free diabetes risk screenings
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy will hold free health screenings at Hartig Drug, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd., from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday and March 25. Students will conduct risk assessments and blood glucose tests to help attendees learn about diabetes and recognize its signs.
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University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Hartig Drug
Mormon Trek Blvd
UI center seeks education grants on environmental health
The University of Iowa Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination invites proposals for grants to partially fund public and professional education programs on environmental health. Up to $7,500 total, with $2,500 per grant. No deadline. reviews on a first come basis. For details visit cheec.uiowa.edu or contact Peter Weyer at 319-335-4014.
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Peter Weyer
Cheec
Uiowa.edu
Winter workouts beat winter blues with home circuits
Dallas experts offer at home routines for snow days and rain delays. Use a 6 by 4 foot space with chairs, cans, bands or a Wii to perform minute long circuits including jumps, push ups and crunches. Warm up five to ten minutes then cycle cardio and resistance for 20 to 60 minutes. Maintain activity to support mood and heart health.
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Dallas Morning News
Clint Elliott
YMCA
Dallas
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Asthma Across Ages Explains Triggers and Treatments
Dr Donohue explains that asthma affects about 15 percent of children and 12 percent of adults in developed countries and can begin in adulthood. Attacks involve narrowed airways inflamed with mucus. triggers include cold air exercise infections and allergens. Inhaled albuterol can stop an attack. long term control uses steroid inhalers and long acting bronchodilators.
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Dr. Donohue
Orlando
U.S
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