Holiday Tips, Planning, Flexibility Can Ease Stress For Stepfamilies
December is supposed to usher in “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many families, the holiday season often heaps on a sizeable helping of stress and frustration. Maintaining a healthy balance of peace and cheer can be especially challenging for stepfamilies, also known as blended families, said Anne Jones, Ph.D… Source:Holiday Tips, [...]
Flu On The Western Front
The World Health Organization set a target for the influenza vaccination rate for 2006 of more than 50% of the elderly population and an increase to more than 75% by 2010. These rates have thus far not been achieved in the old German states. In the current issue of Deutsches Arzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int [...]
Nursing Case Management Affects Outcomes Of High-Risk Patients With Diabetes
Patients with diabetes who follow a self-care regimen generally have success in controlling their disease… Source:Nursing Case Management Affects Outcomes Of High-Risk Patients With Diabetes
Drug Use And Discrimination Among Phoenix Area Mexican Heritage Youth
Perceived ethnic discrimination among Mexican and Mexican American students from Phoenix-area middle schools places them at risk for increased stress when trying to acculturate with mainstream U.S. culture, according to a new study. As the students experienced acculturation stress related to discrimination, they were at a higher risk for alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana use… Source:Drug [...]
Skate, Slide And Glide Through Winter Injury-Free
Winter sports, such as ice skating, snow skiing, tobogganing and sledding may serve as a great way to get outdoors and exercise, but also can result in injury if proper safety precautions are not practiced. Common injuries include ankle sprains and muscle strains, dislocations or fractures… Source:Skate, Slide And Glide Through Winter Injury-Free
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