Protect Your Hearing and Be a Good Example
ASHA cites 28 million Americans with hearing disorders and urges early screening from infancy. Newborns can be screened in about 60 seconds using otoacoustic emissions. regular fitting and testing by an ASHA-certified audiologist improve outcomes. Protect hearing by lowering volume, using earplugs in noisy tasks, and choosing quieter devices. parents model healthy habits for children. Contact ASHA HELPLINE at 1-800-638-8255 for guidance and find a certified audiologist through the agency in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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ASHA
No Safe Alcohol Level for Driving Says Officials
Officials warn any alcohol in blood can impair driving with a .01 impact on reaction time and a .05 threshold for impairment. DUI advocates say zero tolerance is safest, urging designated drivers and preplanned transport to avoid drunk driving.
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Boyle
Ken Campbell
Colorado Springs
Campbell
National Highway Transportation Safety
Health notes offer community yoga and support groups
Health notes list free introductory hatha yoga classes at Friendship Yoga Studio in Iowa City with times and a sample sign up number. It also details several support groups including Mothers Matter Too for postpartum mood disorders, Mended Hearts for heart surgery patients, Brain Injury Association meetings, Parkinson's support, Silver Yoga at Mercy Cedar Rapids, Fit Yoga, Yoga Express, and tai chi classes at Mercy facilities with locations, schedules through late February, and contact numbers.
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Friendship Yoga Studio
Gilbert Ct
Iowa City
First Baptist
Northland Ave
Brain Injury Association
St. Luke's Schwartz A and B
Parkinson's
St. Luke’s Room
Silver Yoga
Drug shows MS benefits on mental function
A two year trial with 166 MS patients compares interferon beta-la Avonex to a sham treatment. Treated patients show about half the decline in mental abilities, with gains in information processing learning and memory. Biogen supported the study.
Resolving to Health in the New Year
The columnist urges quitting smoking, regular checkups, weight control, and exercise. He stresses cancer screening, safe medicine storage, and talking with pharmacists and physicians. Readers are invited to write to Bob Sample of Pharmacy Today with health questions.
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Joe
Steve
Pharmacy
Bob Sample
Pharmacy Today
Johnson Ave
Cedar Rapids
Aol
Large women embrace life beyond weight stigma
Bonnie Bernell, psychologist, celebrates her book Bountiful Women Large Women's Secrets for Living the Life They Desire, a guide for embracing life at any size. The work shares strategies from large women on handling cruelty, asking for seat belt extenders, and living with confidence.
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Knight Ridder
Bonnie Bernell
Shelley Bond
Bernell
Redwood City
Calif
Wildcat Canyon Press
Ginny Lee
Mills College
San Francisco Bay Area
Debora Burgard
Gary Embler
Iowa City Clinic Offers Extra Flu Vaccine This Week
The University of Iowa Family Care Clinic at 1130 Scott Blvd announces a limited supply of extra flu vaccine for the public. Clinic hours are Tuesday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm this week. To schedule, call 339-7472.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Family Care Clinic
Scott Blvd
Don’t act old and claim your worth in daily life
Do not limit yourself by stereotypes or fear. Prioritize safety and autonomy in travel and activities. Eat what you choose and avoid reactive eating that cedes control to others. Value mindful pampering and quality medical care. surround yourself with people who cherish you.
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