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Oct72018 by adminNo Comments

Flu shot myths debunked

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We have all seen startling headlines of celebrities canceling a concert due to the flu or individuals dying from the illness. The flu is responsible for approximately 20,000 deaths per year on average in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An effective, important way to protect yourself is by getting a flu shot. But there are many myths and misunderstandings about this vaccine. Here are some flu vaccine myths and truths. 1. Everyone needs the flu shot. True or false? True. For the 2018-19 influenza season the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends annual influenza vaccinations for anyone 6 months and older who do not have a health disorder that may cause a complication. The inactive influenza vaccine is also recommended for pregnant...

Sep282018 by adminNo Comments

6 Big Myths About Hydration

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Fact: Your body knows the difference The thinking here is that you're apt to dive into a big bag of M&M's when what you really need is to swig H2O. Reality check: Snack attacks are usually due to any number of reasons (boredom, habit, stress) besides thirst. In fact, "studies in animals show that being thirsty may actually make you eat less during the day," says Rolls. You're unlikely to mix up true thirst and hunger because the sensations aren't even similar. "They feel different and are regulated by separate mechanisms in your body," says Rolls. When you're low on fluids, your cell and blood volumes decrease, and you get an unpleasantly dry, tacky-feeling mouth. Hunger, on the other hand, is driven by gut hormone...

Sep62018 by adminNo Comments

5 Credit Card Myths Hurting Your Financial Future

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[unable to retrieve full-text content]By Lawrence Sprung, CFP® Credit cards are a tool that many of us use in order to buy things in a convenient fashion, but they represent both convenience and risk. When used properly, credit cards can add value to our financial lives because they offer the ability to buy things now and pay later, build credit and Latest Articles in

Jul152018 by adminNo Comments

Believing these Social Security myths could make you poorer in retirement

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If you're like many retirees, your Social Security checks will account for a large portion of your retirement income. But how well you understand the ins and outs of these benefits could make a big difference in how much you receive over your lifetime. To that point, 69 percent of baby boomers — a generation of individuals who are either in or approaching retirement — expect Social Security to be a "major" source of retirement income, according to a recent report from the Insured Retirement Institute. ...

Oct302017 by adminNo Comments

The nurse hired to combat cancer myths online

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A cancer charity has appointed a digital nurse to combat "fake news" online, which they say leaves patients "scared and at risk of bogus cures".Macmillan Cancer Support found two-fifths of people with cancer looked up information about their diagnosis on the internet. One in eight of those went online because they didn't fully understand what their doctor had told them.Glaswegian nurse Ellen McPake, who landed the job, says she wants to correct the misinformation that exists. She said: "Once the doctor says 'cancer', people automatically then shut down and they don't take in the information that they're given."So they go home, speak to the family. And then they'll sit online that night and get themselves in a frenzy with what they're reading." She says people focus on the worst-case scenar...