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Preventing Falls

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September 22, 2021
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Preventing Falls

Each year millions of people, especially older adults, go to the hospital after an injury from a fall. Falls can cause serious injuries, including head trauma. Simple things you can do to help prevent falls include:

  • get more physical activity
  • fall-proof your home by removing area rugs or clutter
  • hold onto the handrails when you use stairs

If you fall, it’s important to tell your doctor, especially if you’re an older adult. Learn more about how to prevent falls.

Lung Cancer in Never Smokers

A new study conducted by the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, shows that there are three distinct subtypes of lung cancer in never smokers. Most people who develop lung cancer have a history of tobacco smoking, but 10% to 20% of people who develop lung cancer have never smoked. Lung cancer in never smokers occurs more frequently in women and at an earlier age than lung cancer in smokers. Read more about the new study.

Bunions 🎥

A bunion is a bony bump on the side of the foot at the base of the big toe. They are very common in adults. Bunions develop slowly as pressure on the joint at the base of the big toe causes the toe to move out of place, leaning inward toward the second toe. This joint carries a lot of weight when you stand and walk, so a bunion can cause foot pain, stiffness, redness, and swelling. Surgery may be an option to treat a bunion and there are things you can do yourself to keep them from getting worse. Explore more information and watch a short video on how bunions form.

Grief and Loss

The death of a someone you care about can affect how you feel, how you act, and what you think. Together, these reactions are called grief. When you grieve, it’s part of the normal process of reacting to a loss. You may experience grief as a mental, physical, social, or emotional reaction. There is no set time limit on how long grief lasts. Friends, family, and faith may be sources of support. Grief counseling or grief therapy is also helpful to some people.

What Counts as One Drink?

In the United States, a “standard drink” is defined as any beverage containing 0.6 fluid ounces or 14 grams of pure alcohol. Depending on the recipe, you can have one, two, or more “standard” drinks in one cocktail or mixed drink. Use the cocktail calculator to find out what’s in your drink.

Kale and White Bean Soup

This simple kale and white bean soup is a great gluten-free and vegetarian dish. For a lower sodium version, start with dried beans.

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