Regular skin checks and melanoma signs for self evaluation
The article advises regular skin checks starting at age 20 with yearly exams after 40. It lists melanoma indicators such as asymmetry border irregularity color variation and diameter over a pencil eraser. Include scalp feet between toes fingers and all body areas in self evaluations.
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The
Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
American Academy of Dermat
Health care tools estimate drug savings from Medicare plans
Web sites offer interactive calculators to estimate potential savings from new Medicare prescription drug plans. Results vary by assumptions on premiums discounts and other factors. Sources include Medicare.gov Kaiser Family Foundation and Medicare Today calculators.
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Medicare
Kaiser Family Foundation
Kff.org
Webstudies. Lewin.com
Acupressure May Boost Wakefulness in Class Study
A Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine study involving 30 adults in an executive education program found self-applied acupressure for 15 minutes at stimulation or relaxation points increased reported alertness and reduced fatigue on practice days. No performance measures were assessed.
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The
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Wholehealthmd
Intelihealth.com
Alternative Medicine
Walk to School Week Encourages Active Commutes
In Cedar Rapids Summit School promotes Walk to School Day with activities led by physical education teacher Rachael McCaughey from Noelridge Park to the school. She urges daily movement for at least 60 minutes and notes walking near school adds to active lifestyles and overall health.
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Johnson School of the Arts
Cedar Rapids
Anne Kapler
Summit School
Rachael McCaughey
Noelridge Park
McCaughey
Eggs regain status as low cost protein source
Eggs emerge as a low cost protein with nutrients like iron and lutein while posing cholesterol questions. Experts urge limiting daily cholesterol to 300 milligrams, or 200 milligrams for those with disease, amid mixed evidence on heart risk. The Australia Heart Foundation weighs eggs as heart healthy with guidance to vary diet.
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American Heart Association
Robert Eckel
Eckel
U.S
Penny Kris- Etherton
Penn State University
Australia
Canada
National Heart Foundation
The
Foundation
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