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With flu season ap-proaching, parents may be bracing for an outbreak at their

children’s schools, but adults are also highly suscep tible at work and in other public places. Now is the time for families and busi-nesses to take steps to prevent and protect against the flu.

With workers missing as much as a week after falling ill with the flu, the U.S. Depart-ment of Health and Human Services attributes as much

as $7 billion in losses for U.S. businesses each year as a result of workers’ sick days and lost productivity. Combine that with lost wages, missed school and sporting events, and the overall hit to uenza.”

Getting a flu vaccine and taking anti-viral medica tions as prescribed if you do contract the flu are two ways the CDC advocates stopping the spread of flu germs. Another vital factor in protecting yourself from the flu is preventing its spread.

The flu is a respiratory infec-tion accompanied by fever and often respiratory complications that is trans-mitted from person to person, either through personal con-tact, or through contact with a contami nated surface. Individ-uals who have contracted the virus are contagious at least one day prior to displaying symptoms, and up to seven days after they first appear.

In addition, the flu virus can survive up to 48 hours on stainless steel and plastic surfaces, and up to 12 hours on cloth, paper and tissues. Properly clean ing and disinfecting can minimize the chances of individuals contracting the virus from a contami nated surface.

Prevent contaminationTo properly clean, disinfect

and protect your environ ment, know that you should:n Clean any visible soil from

surfaces before dis infect ing. When cleaning and disinfect-ing, work from top to bottom and from cleaner to more heav-ily soiled surfaces.

n Thoroughly wet the surface with a U.S. EPA registered disin-fectant and follow label instruc-tions. Choose disin fectants effective against the flu virus, such as Ecolab’s line of disinfectant products, which are available for institutional and industrial use.n Disinfect frequently touched

hard surfaces often, including tables, chairs, light switches, door handles and restroom facilities.n Give special attention to fre-

quently touched sur faces in food preparation areas, as well as the restroom, including light and air control switches, faucets, toilet flush levers, door knobs and handrails.

n Avoid touching public items that sustain heavy use, such as elevator buttons and push plates on doors, with your hands.

Proper hand hygieneHand-washing is also essen-

tial to preventing an influenza contamination. Proper hand-washing helps remove most bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, so they can’t be spread to others. The CDC recommends these steps:n Wet hands with clean, run-

ning water (warm or cold), turn off the tap and apply soap.

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n Rub hands together to lather the soap. Clean the backs of hands, between

fingers and under nails.n Scrub for at least 20

seconds.

n Rinse well under clean, running water.n Dry with a clean towel

or air dry.n Before using hand

sanitizer, remove any dirt from hands with soap and water. Apply product to palm and rub hands to-gether until it disappears (15-20 seconds).

Education is the first step in promoting ef-fective hand hygiene. But the real challenge is motivating others to wash frequently and follow pro-tocols day in and day out. n Use soaps that are

gentle on hands. Formu-lations that irritate skin may dissuade even the most dedicated hand-washer.n Be a role model and

wash your hands fol-lowing the same high standard you set for your family and coworkers.n Continuously reinforce

that protection starts with prevention, and hand-washing is critical to prevention.

Extra care in the kitchenBecause flu and cold

viruses can spread easily to foods and beverages, it’s especially important to promote hand-washing in the kitchen. The Food and Drug Administration suggests:n Plan food preparation

activities to reduce the number of times hands need to be washed.n Use soap and water,

which is more effective in removing foodborne pathogens than hand sanitizers.

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Manage AFib risk for better healthApproximately 1.5 mil-

lion American women live with atrial fibrilla-tion, a heart disorder commonly known as “AFib” that can lead to deadly or life-impairing stroke. For an undiag-nosed woman living with AFib, knowing symptoms and risk factors can help miti-gate this serious health threat. Women living with AFib can also take steps to manage this condition and their risk for stroke.

AFib is a heart rhythm disorder in which the atria – the two upper chambers of the heart – beat rapidly and irregu-larly. Women with AFib are more likely than men with AFib to have a stroke. And, after the age of 75, an overwhelming majority of people with AFib – 60 percent – are women.

Diagnosingthecondition

Up to a third of women with AFib don’t feel symptoms. Others feel tired and experience heart palpitations, which

may feel like a fluttering or flopping sensation in the chest or the feeling that the heart is beating too quickly. A woman experiencing AFib may also feel dizzy or short of breath. Some feel chest pain or feel faint.

Certain health and life-style risk factors make women more susceptible to AFib. Along with age and an existing heart condition, high blood pressure and obesity are major risk factors. Women who drink

more than 10 ounces of alcohol a day are also at risk. Other risk factors include diabetes, overac-tive thyroid, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, lung disease, smoking, caffeine and stress.

With or without elevat-ed risk factors, a woman experiencing symptoms should schedule a con-sultation with a doctor to determine if these symptoms are caused by AFib.

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Digital communication has become an integral part of daily life. Smartphones and tablets are pocket-sized personal assistants with appointment reminders, news and a means of keeping in touch with family and friends. Living multi-screen lives may aide productivity, but eye health professionals are increasingly worried about the conse-quences of “digital vision.”

Over the past two years, time spent with digital devices has increased 49 percent, according to data from online measure-ment firm comScore. Handheld devices are leading the way: time using smartphones

jumped 90 percent and tablets surged 64 percent.

However, some studies suggest all that time squinting at the phone may cause users to squint at everything else. Re-search housed through the Vision Impact Institute has shown that myopia (near-sightedness) is rapidly rising in East Asia, Europe and the United States, especially among younger people. Research is point-ing to factors other than genetics, such as behavior and environment, as the cause

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Nine tips for aging wellAlthough you

can’t stop time, the right type

and amount of physical activity can help stave off many age-related health problems.

More than half (59 percent) of Americans expect to still be living at home independently at the age of 80, accord-ing to a recent survey by the American Physical Therapy Association. However, the same study showed that at least half of the same population recognizes they will see a decline in strength and flexibility as they age.

Movement experts such as physical therapists can help aging individuals overcome pain, gain and maintain movement, and preserve independence – often helping to avoid the need for surgery or long-term use of prescrip-tion drugs.

These nine tips, pro-vided by the experts at the American Physical Therapy Association, are keys to helping you age well:

• Chronic pain doesn’t have to be the boss of you. Each year 116 mil-lion Americans experi-ence chronic pain from arthritis or other condi-tions. Proper exercise, mobility, and pain management techniques can ease pain, improv-ing your overall quality of life.

• You can get better and stronger at any age. Research shows that an appropriate exercise program can improve your muscle strength and flexibility as you age. Progressive resistance training, where muscles are exercised against resistance that gets more difficult as strength im-proves, has been shown to help prevent frailty.

• You may not need surgery or drugs for your low back pain. Low back pain is often over-treated with surgery and drugs despite a wealth of scientific evidence dem-onstrating that physi-cal therapy can be an effective alternative with less risk.

• You can lower your risk of diabetes with exer-cise. One in four Ameri-cans over the age of 60 has diabetes. Obesity and physical inactivity can put you at risk for this disease, but a regular, appropriate physical ac-tivity routine is one of the best ways to prevent and manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Exercise can help you avoid falls and keep your independence. More than half of adults over 65 re-port problems with move-ment, including walking 1/4 mile, stooping, and

standing. Exercise can improve movement and balance and reduce your risk of falls.

Your bones want you to exercise. Osteoporosis, or weak bones, affects more than half of Ameri-cans over the age of 54. Exercises that keep you on your feet, like walk-

ing, jogging or danc-ing, and exercises using resistance such as weight lifting, can improve bone strength or reduce bone loss.

Your heart wants you to exercise. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. One of the top

ways of preventing it and other cardiovascu-lar diseases is exercise. Research shows that if you already have heart disease, appropriate ex-ercise can improve your health.

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to exercise. People who are physically active, even later in life, are less likely to develop memory problems or Alzheimer’s disease, a condition which affects more than 40 percent of people over the age of 85.

You don’t have to live with bladder leakage. More than 13 million women and men in the United States have bladder leak-age. A physical therapist can help you avoid spend-ing years relying on pads or rushing to the bath-room.

To learn more about the role of physical activity as you age, or to find a physi-cal therapist near you, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

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Simple ways to manage pain

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Sooner is better when it comes to managing nagging aches and pains that can hamper your healthy lifestyle. In fact, the coming winter months are when pain pops up the most for people of all ages, according to celebrity trainer Ramona Bra-ganza. Keys to keeping active and pain-free are getting ahead of pain and preventing it from becoming a larger problem that is harder to handle.

To help reduce and prevent pain, Omron has partnered with Braganza to provide five easy tips to keep you doing the things you love while helping minimize pain and keeping that spring in your step this winter:

• Sit Tall: If you have a desk job, proper posture can help to reduce back pain as you age. Sit with your back straight with your shoulders back; distribute your body weight evenly on

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BLISS CHIROPRACTIC CENTERBONNIE BLISS, D.C.CHRISTOPHER A. THOMAS, D.C.

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Dr. Bonnie says. . .Well, it’s been a good long while since I’d written a piece about the ‘common sense’ of healthy folks...

(and those who’d like to aim that direction!) There are some basic rules that apply when striving for or maintaining a healthy life.

Number 1 - (and the most important)...DRINK WATER! The amount of water needed by the body is half the body’s weight in ounces. If a man weighs 200 lbs, he should be drinking 100 oz. water/good fl uid daily, approx 3 quarts a day. Coffee, beer, and margaritas don’t count!

Number 2 - Sleep. The ‘average’ adult requires 8.25 hours of restful sleep nightly. This is an increasingly diffi cult problem complicated by stress, caffeine, poor diet, lack of exercise, and on and on... Regular schedules, proper diet, exercise, a good bed and pillow (critical!) and stress reduction will help greatly. DO NOT have a television in the bedroom...it is the place for sleep, not the nightly news! And if you’ve never tried Sleepy Time tea, you’re missing out on a pleasant evening beverage!

Number 3 - Exercise. This is critically important...and it doesn’t have to be grueling, long, painful, sweaty, smelly,...well, you get my point! Healthy motion is the secret to a healthy life, along with fl uids and sleep and good nutrition. “To stop moving is to start dying.” Motion doesn’t have to be an ordeal but it does have to be regular. A nightly walk for half an hour (and you won’t melt if it’s damp -just dress for the weather), taking the stairs(just do it and quit your complaining!), parking at the far side of the grocery store (probably better for your car too!), get a dog with a small bladder!....whatever gets you out and moving!

Think of your body as the ‘machine’ you will live in for the rest of your life. Provide it with good fuel (quality food), check and change fl uids regularly (clean water is good for the entire system...half your body weight in ounces daily), drive in a reasonable manner and don’t let it sit unused for long periods of time (move it or lose it!)...common sense stuff.

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fl u Why do I need to get a fl u vaccine every year?You should get vaccinated every year because:• The protection you get from the vaccine only lasts for the current fl u season• The fl u vaccine is updated each year to include the viruses expected to be the most common during the upcoming fl u season.

How do I know fl u vaccine is safe?The fl u vaccine has an excellent safety record. About 100 million doses are given in the United States each year to protect people during the fl u season. Serious side effects are extremely rare.

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Women living with AFib can manage their condition and associated risk for stroke by adopting healthy lifestyle behav-iors. Increasing physical activity, adopting a diet that is low in fat, sodium and cholesterol, avoiding alcohol, and moderating stress and blood pressure levels are all necessary to manage AFib and avoid more serious health problems. AFib patients should choose caffeine-free coffee and herbal tea over caffeinated drinks. Moderate exercise such as walking, biking, swim-ming, yoga and strength training, combined with good hydration, can sig-

nificantly improve AFib symptoms and reduce stroke risk.

Isolation is a common feeling for women living with AFib. Resources such as WomenHeart’s new Virtual Support Network can help ad-dress the need for educa-tion and emotional and psychosocial support for women living with AFib.

The Network is free and open to all women liv-ing with AFib and their caregivers.

Learn more about WomenHeart’s free pa-tient support services for women living with heart disease, including AFib, and register to receive free online heart health information at www.womenheart.org.

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afib: Stay healthy by exercising

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of this epidemic of short-sightedness. The common denominator among these populations seems to be time spent using digital devices.

While not seeing distances clearly can be frustrating, even danger-ous when driving, it can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses and refrac-tive surgery. However, high myopia has been associ-ated with a greater risk for ocular disorders, including retinal detachment, glau-coma and cataracts.

“We’re good about get-ting the annual physical and dental check-up, but often we aren’t as diligent about seeing the eye doctor once a year,” said Maureen Cavanagh, president of the Vision Impact Institute. “As we turn more and more of our daily routines over to digital devices, we need to place a greater emphasis on scheduling regular eye exams to correct problems such as myopia and moni-tor for associated risks.”

In addition, Cavanagh points to several small

steps all digital users can take to make their devices healthier for their eyes:

• Make sure the settings are adequate – increase screen font size and improve the contrast. Always use good lighting but avoid glare on small screens.

• Exercise your eyes just as you exercise your body. Every few minutes, look up from the screen and focus on something in the distance. This exercise helps prevent eye strain and uses more of your ocular muscles. And don’t forget to take breaks occasionally.

• Get outside. Sunshine can be the antidote to digital vision, according

to some research. While the sun’s role isn’t com-pletely understood, an Australian study showed that children who spent more time outside play-ing in natural light had a lower rate of myopia. In China, schools are experimenting with classrooms made of transparent materials to help stem the nation’s epidemic of shortsighted-ness in young people.

Regardless of your age or how many digital devices you have, taking care of your eyes helps prevent vision problems and protects your overall eye health. Learn more at visionimpactinstitute.org.

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both hips, bend your knees at right angles and keep your feet flat on the floor.

• Be Flexible: Whether it’s weekly yoga, or standing up and stretch-ing between long periods of sitting, flexibility can help you stay fit and strong. One simple stretch: stand with your feet shoulder width apart, place hands on your lower back with finger tips pointing down, slowly lean back

as far as comfortable while looking up at the ceiling, then return to start. Repeat five times.

• Eat Smart: Reduce the risk of inflamma-tion by incorporating anti-inflammatory foods such as tomatoes, olive oil, nuts, fatty fish, fruits and vegetables into your diet as much as possible.

• Master the Basics: Shoveling, pushing fur-niture and even garden-ing can be hard on your muscles, so it’s impor-tant to keep them strong in order to prevent pain.

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• Power Up to Reduce Pain: A proven therapy often used by physical therapists that you can get without a prescrip-tion is TENS (Transcu-taneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), which offers a practical solu-tion to your everyday pain management needs because it’s portable and can help lessen the need for pain medication. Om-ron offers one of the most

powerful TENS units on the market and it is 100 percent drug free.

For more ways to keep those aches and pains at bay, especially as the temperature drops, visit omronhealthcare.com.

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Not only can noise dis-tract, disturb and interfere with communication and sleep, it can affect your performance, behavior and hearing.

In many cases, hear-ing loss can be prevented by recognizing sources of damaging noise levels and using appropriate protec-tive equipment. However, excessive noise exposure can cause permanent hearing loss that cannot be treated with medica-tion, or result in constant ringing in your ears called tinnitus. Impaired hearing can reduce your ability to recognize your surround-ings and listen for cues of potential danger.

Learn how to protect yourself from future hearing damage with this advice from Guard Your Health, a health education campaign by the Army National Guard:

• Know the safe volume limit to protect yourself from future hearing dam-age. Noise that is 0 to 80 decibels is generally safe, while noise that is 140 to 200 decibels can be dan-gerous.

• Noise that exceeds safe parameters, even if it’s under 140 decibels, can still cause damage to your hearing over time. A general rule of thumb is the “three feet rule.” If you have to shout to someone who is three feet away (about an arm’s length), the noise level in that location could be damaging.

• Be aware that a single exposure to a very loud sound (such as weapon fire) can cause permanent hearing loss. Using proper hearing protection for the environment can help prevent damage to your eardrum and hearing. There are several types of hearing protection devices available including foam earplugs, silicone earplugs and earmuffs. For example, when shooting at the gun range, noise-activated ear-plugs can help you avoid sudden eardrum rupture.

Foam earplugs should be pinched when inserted, allowing the foam to ex-pand in your ear until you achieve a tight, non-pain-ful seal. Silicone earplugs should be inserted only until you feel a slight resis-tance to avoid damaging your inner ear. To wear ear plugs properly, straighten your ear by gripping the cartilage and stretching it away from your body. Insert the earplug then release your ear. Do a few jumping jacks to test the security of the earplugs; if they fall out, try again or get a smaller size.

Earmuffs should rest about two finger widths from your jawbone and completely cover your ears for a tight seal on the side of your face.

If you notice signs of hearing problems, ask your doctor to test your hear-ing. Common symptoms include a muffled sound in your ears after leaving a noisy area or event such as a car race, concert, wood working or hunting; pro-longed ringing or buzzing in your ears after exposure to noise; and difficulty un-derstanding what people are saying although you can hear them talking.

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