There have been new guidelines for CPR and it seems another change could be coming down the pike ..
Researchers at Purdue University say compression should be done on the abdomen rather than the rib cage .. it would prevent cracked ribs and also improve blood flow to the heart. The study's reported in the September issue of the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE. We'll keep our eyes and ears on this one.
And then there's this one from the 'everything that's old is new again' ..
When I first started reporting way back when - for Cablevision - I covered as hearing on additives. Parents of hyperactive children were arguing the additives affecte their kids negatively. They were supporters of something called the FEINGOLD diet - which was free of all those additives and dyes.
Today I find this report from England .. investigators have found some of those artificial food colorings and preservatives commonly found in snack foods may 'wind up' some kids.
Three year olds fed one of two drinks with common food dyes and the preservative 'sodium benzoate' had significant increases in hyperactivilty scores compared with their behaviours on a placebo drink.
It was a randomized, double blind study - meaning, no one knew who was getting the 'clean' drinks or those with the additives.
Does there need to be more research to satisfy all - sure - are there still some questions about this - yes - but clearly it's 'food for thought' .. and less may very well be much more when it comes to helping some children.
the study is in the LANCET Online
Friday, September 7
Thursday, September 6
Teal for a cure
.. September 7th is national WEAR TEAL DAY - sponsored by Ovations for the cure. It's in honor or Ovarian Cancer awareness, research and fundraising.
There is no test for this insidious disease which means it's diagnosed late in 75% of cases.
Symptoms are said to whisper and they include: bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating for feeling full quickly, frequent or urgent urination. If you experience any of these symptoms daily, for 2-3 weeks, SEE YOUR DOCTOR.
And on SEPTEMBER 16 -CARING TOGETHER will host the annual TEAL RIBBON 5k RUN ND 1 mile walk in Albany's Washington Park.
For more information on Ovations check out www.ovationsforthecure.org
For more info on CARING TOGETHER and the upcoming race/walk check out:
http://www.caringtogetherny.org/ or call 518-783-7600.
There is no test for this insidious disease which means it's diagnosed late in 75% of cases.
Symptoms are said to whisper and they include: bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating for feeling full quickly, frequent or urgent urination. If you experience any of these symptoms daily, for 2-3 weeks, SEE YOUR DOCTOR.
And on SEPTEMBER 16 -CARING TOGETHER will host the annual TEAL RIBBON 5k RUN ND 1 mile walk in Albany's Washington Park.
For more information on Ovations check out www.ovationsforthecure.org
For more info on CARING TOGETHER and the upcoming race/walk check out:
http://www.caringtogetherny.org/ or call 518-783-7600.
Wednesday, September 5
Emergency Planning
Who knew .. September is National Emergency Preparedness month. Good idea .. we're still in hurricane season and the blizzard season is soon to arrive. And after all, an ounce of prevention's worth a pound of cure.
So I came across a website that's got a wide array of health and preparedness info .. from pointers for school kids .. to seniors .. give it a look.
http://www.emergencyinfoonline.org/
So I came across a website that's got a wide array of health and preparedness info .. from pointers for school kids .. to seniors .. give it a look.
http://www.emergencyinfoonline.org/
Tuesday, September 4
Aging and Exercise
Sarcopenia.
It's a big word for an insidious condition: the loss of muscle, strength and quality of tissue often seen in older adults.
Studies indicate muscle mass declines 4% every decade from age 25 to 50. Along with that, our flexibility and balance diminish. But we can slow all this and in the process live healthier lives. Just by improving balance we can reduce the risk of a hip fracture. Flexibility exercises can ease the discomfort of creaky joints. And muscle mass can be built at any age.
The National Institute on Aging says "when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn’t happen just because they have aged. More likely it is because they have become inactive." So talk with your doctor about an exercise program.
For more information check out:http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/exercise.asp
It's a big word for an insidious condition: the loss of muscle, strength and quality of tissue often seen in older adults.
Studies indicate muscle mass declines 4% every decade from age 25 to 50. Along with that, our flexibility and balance diminish. But we can slow all this and in the process live healthier lives. Just by improving balance we can reduce the risk of a hip fracture. Flexibility exercises can ease the discomfort of creaky joints. And muscle mass can be built at any age.
The National Institute on Aging says "when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn’t happen just because they have aged. More likely it is because they have become inactive." So talk with your doctor about an exercise program.
For more information check out:http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/exercise.asp
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