Is your purse making you sick
Gazette fitness columnist Mary E. Neil warns that purses can harbor tens of thousands of germs and harm posture. She advises purse hygiene, avoiding high risk areas, cleaning both bag and contents, and sanitizing hands. Replace heavy loads, swap shoulders, and maintain proper posture for daily life.
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CaroMont Certifies 14 GEMS Members in Trauma Training
CaroMont Health awarded certificates to 14 Gaston Emergency Medical Services members for completing Critical Care training at CaroMont Trauma University. Dr. Anthony Raspanti says Trauma University unites local agencies to deliver higher quality emergency trauma care as CaroMont Regional Medical Center maintains Level II status. Dylan Kirkendall, a GEMS employee with 14 years at the service, notes the training aids rapid hospital localization and staff coordination for safer patient transfers.
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Overcoming fear of the dentist with relaxation tactics
A reader asks how to beat dental anxiety. Dr K recommends diazepam or lorazepam with breathing, muscle relaxation, desensitization, and distraction. Techniques like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, gradual exposure, and music can reduce tension and pain. Harvard studies note relaxation may affect body chemistry and gene activity.
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