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Family Health is a daily series of 2 1/2 minute radio programs
heard on over 230 radio stations.
We provide practical, easy-to-understand, honest health information
on common health problems and the latest health care developments.
Fish shouldn't smell fishy
Fish and shellfish offer tons of omega-3 fatty acids, proteins and other essential nutrients, but there are safety considerations to keep in mind when buying, preparing and storing seafood –- especially when you live inland, like I do.
If your child is the bully
Most parents worry about bullying at school, and with social media and cell phones, both the reach and the nature of bullying have grown in unexpected and shocking ways.
School vending machines
Vending machines have never been known for their good contribution to healthy living. And parents and health experts have long worried about the negative impact of vending machines in our children’s schools.
Overexposed to antibacterial soaps
In recent years, people have begun to wonder if too much hygiene weakens the immune system. The idea is that, if your body doesn’t get enough practice killing off the everyday, garden-variety germs, then it won’t be properly conditioned to fend off infections and viruses when they do hit. Some researchers also worry about the development of anti-bacterial-resistant bacteria, dubbed “superbugs.”
Prescription meds and falls
Accidental falls are among lead causes of injury and death worldwide, although those most at risk and most researched are older adults and young children. A recent study, published in the journal Injury Prevention, looks instead at factors surrounding accidental falls among young and middle-aged adults. Specifically, they found that even among this group, taking two or more prescription drugs at the same time seemed to increase the risk of serious accidental falls.