Dermatitis care and guidance for skin irritation relief
Dermatitis arises from external exposure to chemicals and irritants. Identify recent changes such as cleaners or cosmetics. if unclear, see a dermatologist for testing and guidance. Hydrocortisone 1 percent can help for up to seven days, with cream or ointment forms.
Health notes share local events and screenings in Cedar Rapids
Red Cross Blood Drive runs today at the Grant Wood Area Chapter office with walk-ins welcome. Blood pressure screening, carbohydrate workshop, grief and cancer support groups, and prostate cancer talk are listed with dates at Mercy and St. Luke's facilities. Free and preregistered health programs span September and October across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City venues.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross Grant
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Getting Back on Track with Regular YMCA Workouts
The author details a plan to exercise three times weekly at the YMCA with weight training and 30 minutes of cardio plus two walk jog sessions. They emphasize scheduling workouts, morning sessions, and exercising with a friend to stay consistent, noting a year of regular activity has increased energy and reduced crankiness.
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YMCA
Free Every Woman health guide from AWHONN reaches 500000
The Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses begins distributing 500000 copies of The Essential Guide for Healthy Living. Gail Kincaide, executive director, notes nurses help women decide health care and spend more time listening to patients. Free copies are available via awhon.org or 800-673-8499 ext. 2401.
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Washington Post
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Awhonn
Gail Kincaide
Awhomn
Awhom.org
Camp Kingsmont Keeps Kids Slim With Fun, Safe Retreat
In the Berkshires Camp Kingsmont hosts nearly 300 children 7 to 18 for weight loss through balanced meals and active play. Owners stress healthy lifestyle changes over starvation, with activities from rafting to zip lining and peer support to boost confidence.
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Providence Journal
West Stockbridge
Mass
Jenna DeRosa
Camp Kingsmont
Berkshires
Jenna
Johnston
Michael Ellerin
Leason
Ellerin
Kelly Gold
Long Island
Kingsmont
Keith Zucker
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Kelly Denton
Ellen Donati
Massachusetts
Do's and don'ts for children in sports
Recommendations from doctors to prevent physical and psychological stress in young athletes. Build regular rest days to prevent burnout and follow the 10 percent rule for increases in training. Listen to the body avoid pain guiding training and seek professional help if discomfort disrupts activities. Encourage quitting when enjoyment ends. Include proper warm up and stretching.
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Baltimore Sun
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