How to Avoid Tech Neck
By Bara Vaida, AARP You may love your digital devices, but your neck may not. Try these five strategies to help avoid pain and stiffness. When you spend hours scrolling on your digital device on a couch, you are likely holding your head forward and down. It is a position that the neck can manage for […]
How to Repel Mosquitoes: What Science Says Works and What Doesn’t
Unexpected ways to get biting insects to buzz off Nothing ruins an outdoor adventure faster than ravenous mosquitoes. The biting insects are a big downer in the summer months — and things could get worse. Mosquito populations are increasing and expanding their range, according to 2019 research published in the journal Nature Microbiology, leaving […]
Initiative aims to overcome obstacles to CPR in Latino community
By Chara In the Latino community, fear and language barriers often prevent individuals from providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a life-saving first-aid technique used when someone goes into cardiac arrest.Various organizations are trying to address those issues.One such organization is the University of Virginia Latino Health Initiative (LHI). As the American Heart Association (AHA) reported in […]
How to protect yourself from the heat
Commentary By Chara The heat can significantly affect you.Prolonged exposure to extreme heat and sunlight puts a strain on your body as it works to regulate your temperature. Therefore, it’s important to take care of yourself when working in conditions of extreme heat or temperature. To ensure your safety during extreme temperatures, try following these […]
CDC advises testing for human metapneumovirus in winter, spring
By Chara The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising doctors to test patients for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) during the spring and winter, when the illness is at its peak. HMPV causes lower and upper respiratory issues, especially in older adults and young children.“Discovered in 2001, HMPV is in the pneumoviridae family, along […]
FDA approves drug for hot flashes caused by menopause
By Chara The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Veozah (fezolinetant), a medication designed to alleviate menopause-related moderate and severe hot flashes, the agency announced May 12 on its website.“Hot flashes as a result of menopause can be a serious physical burden on women and impact their quality of life,” Janet Maynard, director […]
Announcements About COVID-19 from the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD)
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) is alerting the public to two key announcements regarding COVID-19 in the United States:*First, the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration will expire at the end of the day on May 11th.*Second, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new, simplified recommendations about COVID vaccines […]
Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) Unveils Findings from the 2022 Community Health Assessment (CHA)
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) just unveiled the findings of its 2022 Community Health Assessment (called the CHA). The CHA is a comprehensive tool that helps the UGPHD and partner organizations understand the health status of the Wyandotte County community. The CHA gathers data from community members through surveys, focus groups and community […]
New Announcements About COVID-19 from the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD)
The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) is alerting the public to two key announcements regarding COVID-19 in the United States:*First, the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration will expire at the end of the day on May 11th.*Second, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new, simplified recommendations about COVID vaccines […]
How to provide good nutrition to your children
Commentary by Chara A healthy diet is important for children.Research shows that a well-balanced diet provides children with the proteins, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates they need for growth and development. In addition, a healthy diet improves cognitive function and memory concentration, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity.If […]