Bless you origins and sneeze superstitions through history
The practice of blessing a sneeze dates back centuries with roots in Rome and Greece and possibly Pope Gregory the Great. While the plague era linked sneezing to danger, doctors today note continued social and health reasons for saying bless you and avoiding discomfort for vulnerable individuals.
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Brent V. Stromberg
Gregory the Great
Selig J. Kavka
Chicago
Journal of the
American Medical Association
What Causes Sneezing And How To Stop It
A detailed look at sneezing types and triggers, from stifling risks to brain and stroke concerns. It covers involuntary reflex causes, emotional factors, allergies, and infections, plus home remedies and safety notes on transmission and bacteria counts.
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Stromberg
Human Nature Magazine
Best Exercise Approach For Time Pressed Individuals
The guidance favors a balanced plan with aerobic heart fitness, flexibility, and strength work. For limited time, pick an hour long class covering all muscle groups or a video, and add sports two to three times weekly. Seniors should start slowly, warm up, and seek checkups before starting any program.
Health Roundup Offers Alopecia Help and July Nursing Courses
A health roundup lists an alopecia support group meeting at Mercy Hospital with Dr. Christine Deignan and contact Yvonne Chadek. It also details three July nursing courses at Mercy and St. Luke's Hospital with instructors Nancy Morris and Sister Maurita Soukup, CEUs, fees, prerequisites, and contact numbers. Mercy runs free choking rescue demos using a dummy named Choking Charlie.
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Mercy Hospital
Hallmar
Christine Deignan
Davenport
Yvonne Chadek
Nancy Morris
St. Luke’s Hospital
Maurita Soukup
St. Luke's Hospital
F. Doloresco
H. Machula
K. Pahl
M. Payvandi
D. Rater
Self-Protection for Women Class at Mercy Hospital
Registration is open for a 22 hour class titled Self-Protection for Women Against Sexual Assault at Mercy Hospital on July 21 with sessions at 1 pm and 7 pm. Instructor Chris Smaby, Ellis YMCA senior program director. Fee two dollars. Registration forms available in Mercy education department or by calling 398-6143. A note mentions summer social dining at picnics and cookouts.
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Mercy Hospital
Chris Smaby
Ellis Ymca
Mercy Education Department
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