Lice prevention and treatment guidance for parents
Health tips address school lice incidents, detection, transmission, and practical home care. Advice covers how to check for lice, distinguish nits, recommended over the counter pediculicides, and when to seek medical guidance, with cautions against risky home remedies and emphasis on treating only active infestations.
Managing High Blood Pressure and Kidney Stone Diets
Dr Donohue discusses non drug methods for young men with hypertension emphasizing exercise and salt restriction plus calcium potassium and magnesium intake. He explains secondary hypertension can be curable and provides guidance on testing and treatment.
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Donohue
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Leche League promotes breastfeeding benefits in Cedar Rapids meeting
La Leche League of Cedar Rapids hosts a June 6 meeting at 2719 Teresa Dr SW at 6 30 PM led by Tina Meyer an accredited La Leche leader. The session highlights breast milk protection against illnesses outlines cost savings and argues formula adds new ingredients to mimic breast milk.
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la Leche League of
Cedar Rapids
Teresa
Tina Meyer
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Mental workouts may cut dementia risk study finds
A study of 801 elderly Catholic nuns priests and brothers shows engaging in three or more daily activities such as reading chess or watching TV several times weekly lowers Alzheimer's risk by about half over nearly five years. The findings support non drug approaches to age related memory decline and caution against unregulated supplements.
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Gary Small
University of California, Los Angeles
Center On Aging
Journal of the American Medical Association
France
Germany
National Institute On Aging
Health notes on childbirth and Red Cross classes
Bradley Method class 6 30 to 8 30 p m today emphasizes nutrition consumerism birth attendant communication partner coach breathing and relaxation. Red Cross CPR recertification and First Aid Basics offered this week with pre registration in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
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Susan Young
American Red Cross
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iowa
Memory Decline Tied to Cell Signaling Over Time
Researchers note healthy aging shows little cell loss but memory slips as neural signaling slows. Theories include free radical damage, membrane changes, reduced blood flow, and acetylcholine loss. Vitamin E and curcumin show some promise. a large trial tests ginkgo biloba. Anxiety worsens memory performance.
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Greg Cole
VA Greater Los Angeles
Cole
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
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