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When Counting Sheep Fails: Do you toss and turn at night, trying unsuccessfully to fall asleep? According to doctors, you are not alone. About 30% of the population has sleep problems. Read Ilene Springer's article to find out what to do about it.
The Power to Cure: Jews are commanded to choose life and to practice healing. Therefore, we cannot stand in opposition to a technology that is potentially subject to abuse, but nevertheless presents us with the prospect of saving lives that might otherwise be lost to illness, writes Rabbi Mark Washofsky.
Safety
First: Illene Springer offers some healthy advice when it comes to
handling raw poultry this Thanksgiving.
Hefty Kids, A Family Affair: Is your child overweight? Dr. Jessica E. Simmonds, Ph. D provides some sound advice to help your family deal with food issues appropriately.
Ten Myths You Need The Facts On: Does chocolate cause acne? Is waking a sleepwalker dangerous? Health expert Illene Springer answers these questions and more.
Take
the Pressure Off: Feeling a bit stressed about all the shopping you
have left? “With some careful thought about Hanukkah gift giving
and what it means to you,” writes health expert Illene Springer,
“you can take control and feel good about giving gifts during this
fun festival.”
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Good Marriage Keeps You Healthy: Did you know that a positive, committed relationship
can lead to improved blood pressure and heart health. Illene Springer tells us
about the findings of a new study.
Ilene Springer's tips on how
you can overcome shyness just like Moses.
For those divorcing or recently widowed, Ilene Springer offers advice on "Getting Used to the Single Life Again"
Ilene Springer discusses the health benefits on volunteering and offers suggestions on how to get started.
Ilene Springer says drink to your health on Purim and throughout the year, but don't overdo it.
Taking a winter vacation? Ilene Springer offers tips on how to avoid jet lag.
Ilene Springer offers information on the flu vaccine and drugs you can take to lessen the severity of the flu, if you should catch it.
Kids today are under a great deal of stress. As parents, it's our job to help them relax.
Do you toss and turn at night, trying unsuccessfully to fall asleep? According to doctors, you are not alone. About 30% of the population has sleep problems. Read Ilene Springer's article to find out what to do about it.
How to Help an Epileptic
Read about Ilene Springer on the benefits of Good Posture.
Learn the latest treatments that can help win the battle against arthritis.
Many women start getting them in middle age, and they can be difficult to live with. Read Ilene Springer on How to Handle Hot Flashes.
Ilene Springer offers advice on how to cope with one of those diseases that Jews are at increased risk for: the painful Crohn's Disease.
It bothers 35 million Americans, most of them women, and it can make life uncomfortable. Read Ilene Springer on Coping with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Learn about the value of rituals for mental health in Ilene Springer's column "People Who Do Rituals (are the luckiest people in the world)"
This week's health quiz:
Question: If you see someone having a seizure, why shouldn't you put
something in his mouth to stop them from swallowing his tongue?
A. It's impossible to swallow your tongue. That's a myth.
B. You might obstruct the airway and choke the person.
C. An object, such as a spoon, might hurt the person's teeth.
D. All of the above.
Get the answer.
Wonder what happens on prom night after your teenager goes off, looking like a princess or prince? One teen tells all, about what goes on in terms of drinking, sex and drugs.Read: Prom Night: The Truth, as One Suburban Teen Sees It
Ilene Springer brings you The Prom Primer
Tips for women on how to handle the stress of caregiving, particularly when a partner has a life-threatening illness. Read Ilene Springer's article on Women Caregivers: Better than Rubies
Jewish Health News: May 8, 2000
Get the facts on fibromyalgia--a condition that has many varied symptoms, including chronic fatigue; stiffness and constant muscle, tendon and ligament pain; sleep disorders; and even memory lapses. It affects millions of Americans over the age of 50, especially women.
Experts are discovering more and more that good posture not only enhances your appearance, but also reduces pain and preserves strength in the upper body as we age. So, read health columnist Ilene Springer's tips on maintaining good posture.
Read about eye symptoms to watch out for in order to prevent blindness in Ilene Springer's article: An Eye for a Healthy Eye
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