Energy drinks split moods and myths in health study
A Men’s Health feature cites experts who warn energy drinks can cause cycles of energy followed by fatigue. It finds decaf drinks with high B vitamins do not provide a real stimulant boost, and notes brewed coffee often outperforms them for reliable energy.
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Ted Cooperman
ConsumerLab.com
Laura Roberson
Moms Should Breast Feed For A Year Says AAP
The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirms that women should breast feed for at least a year for maximum health benefits. It urges exclusive breastfeeding for six months and family foods for the next six, noting bonding and reduced risks of respiratory illnesses ear infections asthma and obesity later in life. Many moms start but do not continue, though about 75 percent initiate breastfeeding nationwide.
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The
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Academy
Online glasses may not meet safety and quality standards
A small study found nearly half of prescription glasses bought online had wrong lenses or failed impact testing. Researchers ordered 200 pairs from 10 retailers and evaluated 154, finding mis labels, missing lens treatments, and about a quarter exhibiting at least one lens failing impact tests.
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Dataws Ater
Wbuly
Karl Citek
Pacific University College of Optometry
Summit on breast health for black women at African American Museum
Cedar Rapids resident Harriette Cooper leads a fitness session at a Breast Health Summit focusing on prevention screening and local resources for African American women. Speakers from the Office of Multicultural Health and partners discuss disparities, insurance myths, and access to free screening.
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Nikole Hanna
the Gazette
Harriette Cooper
Cedar Rapids
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Ethel Weems
American Cancer Society
Cooper
de Gazette Edar Rapids
Sylvia
Sylvia Russell
Edmunds-Wells
Paulette Clark
Clark
Paulette
House of Beauty
Betty Johnson
Marion
Iowa
Susan G. Komen
Iowa Cancer Consortium
Half-Perrine Cancer Center
Linn County Public Health
Office of Minority and Multicultural Health
Breast Health Summit at African American Museum of Iowa
Free event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the African American Museum of Iowa Cedar Rapids with sessions on nutrition breast exams and mammography video. Registration and contact options include Katie Jones plus brochure link and information line.
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African American Museum of Iowa
12Th Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Katie Jones
Katherine-Jones
Uiowa
Canceriowa.org
Breast
Department of Public Health
Patient Advocacy Foundation
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cooper
Bipolar Disorder Treatable With Therapy and Medicine
Dear Dr Donahue outlines bipolar disorder with mood swings from mania to depression. It notes prevalence at 2 percent or more, symptoms like energy, sleep reduction, impulsivity, depression, and potential for good outlook with therapy and mood stabilizers. It references prognosis of a long, productive life with treatment.
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Janice Edmunds Wells
Cindy
Hadish
Sourcemedia
Donahue
Donohue
P.O. Box
Orlando
Paul Donohue
North America Syndicate