Nearly half of Americans now have high blood pressure, based on new guidelines

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“Tens of millions more Americans now have high blood pressure. Almost half of all Americans — 46% — are now considered to be in the high blood pressure category based on new guidelines released Monday.
High blood pressure should be treated at 130/80 rather than 140/90, according to the new parameters set forth by the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and nine other health professional organizations.”
Read more here: http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/13/health/new-blood-pressure-guidelines/index.html
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Hospice Care

This CNN article highlights sub-par treatment of patients on hospice care. People were reporting that they were not getting medications when they were supposed to, and advocates, nurses and doctors were dropping the ball. What do you think? Has anyone had an experience like this?
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Does sugar lead to cancer?

 

Does Sugar Lead to Cancer - Ameribest Home Care“Does sugar, which makes all things delicious, lead to cancer?
A biologic mechanism in yeast cells may explain the relationship between sugar and malignant tumors, according to a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications. The nine-year research project may even influence personal medicine and diets for cancer patients, the authors concluded. The study begins by looking closely at cancer cells’ appetite for sugar.”

Read more here: http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/27/health/sugar-cancer-relationship-study/index.html

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Ways to be safe and healthy this Halloween.

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“Don’t let your health get tricked this Halloween! Here are a few ways to stay safe and healthy.

1. Get Moving
Carve out time to be active this Halloween – between get-togethers and trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Take a walk and do some weight training to help you feel good!

Regular physical activity can help control your weight, reduce your risk of heart disease and some cancers, improve mental health and mood, and increase your chance of living longer.

2. Eat Well
Don’t spend this Halloween filling up on junk food and sweets. Give yourself and your guests healthier choices and nutritious treats.

Fruits and vegetables are part of a well-balanced and healthy eating plan. Fruits and vegetables also provide essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other substances that are important for good health.

3. Keep Your and Your Family’s Bite Healthy
Keep Halloween candy at bay. Care for teeth the right way – brush with a flouride toothpaste each and every day.

Tooth decay (cavities) is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood in the United States. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning.

4. Play it Safe
Take precautions to stay safe while trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Watch out for cars, use reflective gear, walk with a group, and carry a flash light.

Check out CDC’s Injury Center for tips to stay safe at home, on the road, and at play.

5. Scare Away the Flu and Colds
Don’t get spooked by the flu, wash your hands frequently and get a flu vaccine, too!

Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year. Get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones and learn about good health habits that can help stop germs.

6. Don’t Be a Zombie
Sleep is important – even on Halloween! Adults need 7-8 hours each night. It’s best for staying healthy and helping the disease fight!

Insufficient sleep is linked to an increased risk for the development of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

7. Be Afraid of Smoking
Keep your Halloween activities smoke and tobacco free. Being smoke free is the way to be!

Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases. Get help to quit smoking.”

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Read more here: https://www.cdc.gov/Features/halloweenhealth/index.html

Managing Travelers’ Diarrhea While Traveling Abroad

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“What is it?

Travelers’ diarrhea is caused by a variety of pathogens but most commonly bacteria found in food and water, often related to poor hygiene practices in local restaurants. An estimated 30% to 70% of travelers experience travelers’ diarrhea, depending on where they go and what time of year. Countries are generally divided into 3 risk groups: high, intermediate, and low.

  • Destinations with high risk: Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, and Central and South America.
  • Destinations with intermediate risk: Eastern Europe, South Africa, and some Caribbean islands.
  • Destinations with low risk: the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Northern and Western Europe.

Prevention

You can reduce your risk of travelers’ diarrhea by staying away from the bacteria that cause it. Adults may also take an antacid medicine (e.g., Pepto-Bismol*, the equivalent of two 262-mg tabs 4 times a day), which can decrease the incidence of travelers’ diarrhea up to 50%. However, Pepto-Bismol is not recommended for pregnant women or children aged 3 years or younger.

Keep your hands clean.

Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after using the bathroom and before eating. Good hand hygiene prevents the spread of germs.”

Read more here: https://www.cdc.gov/features/managing-travelers-diarrhea/index.html

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Marijuana’s Health Effects

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“Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States, with 22.2 million users. But the types of marijuana available today are more potent than before and come in many forms, including oils that can be vaped, and edibles, from brownies and candy to sodas. This leaves many with a lot of questions about marijuana use and its health effects.

New Web pages, published this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), provide more information about the health effects of marijuana use and answer some of the commonly asked public health questions in the discussion about marijuana in the United States.”

Read more here: https://www.cdc.gov/features/marijuana-health-effects/index.html?permalink=8644735

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Fighting Opioid Overdose

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“The opioid overdose epidemic is devastating families and communities across America. Whether you’re a professional working in preventing drug abuse or treating addiction, or a healthcare provider, first responder, or law enforcement officer the opioid epidemic is likely affecting you, someone you love, or your community. No matter who you are, our goal is the same—to end the opioid overdose epidemic currently ravaging the United States.

We all have a role to play on the frontlines of this fight against opioid overdoses. Here at CDC, our role is to support physicians with tools for safer prescribing of opioids to help prevent misuse and overdoses. We aim to help healthcare providers offer safer, more effective treatments for pain management based on the best available science. We also collect, analyze, and report out the key data that is needed to make important decisions about overdose prevention, and we develop helpful resources to give patients and medical professionals the best information to effectively manage pain and to treat opioid use disorder.”

Read here: https://www.cdc.gov/fe…/fighting-opioid-overdose/index.html…
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CDC Celebrates World No Tobacco Day

CDC Celebrates World No Tobacco Day
“In the United States, cigarette smoking is declining. However, the use of other tobacco products has remained unchanged or increased in recent years. Disparities in tobacco use also exist across population groups. The good news is that we know what works. Progress to reduce tobacco use in the United States can be accelerated by:
-Extending comprehensive smokefree indoor protections to 100% of the U.S. population.
-Raising the price of tobacco products to prevent youth from starting smoking, and encouraging tobacco smokers to quit completely.
-Expanding national media campaigns so that ads air more frequently and for longer periods.
-Helping tobacco users who want to quit by providing cessation resources that are readily available and affordable, and increasing awareness of these resources.
-Fully funding comprehensive statewide tobacco control programs at CDC-recommended levels.
-Expanding tobacco control surveillance, research, and evaluation efforts.”
Read more here: https://www.cdc.gov/features/worldnotobaccoday/index.html
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E-Cigarettes and Young People: A Public Health Concern

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“E-cigarettes, devices that typically deliver nicotine, flavorings, and other additives to users through an inhaled aerosol, are a rapidly emerging trend, and are especially popular among youth and young adults. These devices are referred to by a variety of names, including “e-cigs,” “e-hookahs,” “mods,” “vape pens,” “vapes,” and “tank systems.” E-cigarettes can also be used to deliver other drugs besides nicotine, such as marijuana.
Scientists are still learning more about how e-cigarettes affect health. However, there is already enough evidence to justify efforts to prevent e-cigarette use by young people. We know that the vapor from e-cigarettes is harmful because it contains harmful ingredients, including nicotine. Nicotine exposure during adolescence can cause addiction and can harm the developing brain.”
Read more here: https://www.cdc.gov/features/ecigarettes-young-people/index.html?permalink=8644815
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Swimmer’s Ear

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“What is Swimmer’s Ear?
Swimmer’s ear (also known as otitis externa) is an infection of the outer ear canal.
Symptoms of swimmer’s ear usually appear within a few days of swimming
and include:
• Itchiness inside the ear.
• Redness and swelling of the ear.
• Pain when the infected ear is tugged or when pressure is placed on the ear.
• Pus draining from the infected ear.
Although all age groups are affected by swimmer’s ear, it is more common in
children and can be extremely painful.”

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https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/pdf/swimming/resources/pseudomonas-factsheet_swimmers_ear.pdf
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