Managing Arthritis - Health Corner TV^® 

More than 100 types of arthritis affect children and adults so take a few moments to learn about this condition during Arthritis Awareness Month:

• Learn what causes arthritis, its symptoms and available treatments

• What is Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

• See how some people manage an active and healthy lifestyle with arthritis (video)

• Staying active and healthy with arthritis (video)

Living a Gluten-Free Life  

From wheat to barley to nearly all processed foods, gluten can be found in most of the foods you enjoy. For some people, gluten can cause allergic reactions and health problems in others. For those wanting to eat healthier, then a gluten-free diet is an excellent choice to help boost energy levels, improve digestion and lose weight.**

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Empowering Women to Deal with Health Challenges  

May 13 -19 is National Women's Health Week and we've highlighted some resources to help women prevent and handle these health challenges:

Breast Cancer

• Understanding breast cancer

• Checking for breast cancer with a self-exam

• Exercising to reduce your risk of breast cancer

Cervical Cancer

• Learning more about cervical cancer

• Checking for cervical cancer with a pap smear

Osteoporosis

• Reading more about osteoporosis

• Visiting the National Osteoporosis Foundation website

Coping with Fibromyalgia 

People dealing with fibromyalgia experience long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons and other soft tissues. The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, and flare ups can occur at any time. Learn more about more the chronic condition that affects mostly women ages 20 to 50:

• Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments

• See new fibromyalgia treatment methods (video)

• Watch how fibromyalgia patients deal with their condition (video)

Pairing Summer Fun with Skin Safety 

Now that winter is officially behind us, it's time enjoy all the fun of the outdoors from beach trips to baseball games to barbeques. But no matter what activity you choose, it's important to use proper protection to shield yourself from the sun's harmful (UVA and UVB) rays. Here are some helpful tips to protect you and your family:

• Why sunscreen?

• How sunscreen works (video)

• Seven safety suggestions for working outdoors

 Adopting a gluten-free diet doesn't mean you need to sacrifice taste.
 Try these tasty examples:

• Vegetable Burritos

• Gluten Free Pizza

• Pan Asian Shrimp

Q: I have osteoporosis and take a prescription medication for it, plus calcium, every day. What else can I do to make my bones stronger?

A: For people with osteoporosis, exercising regularly can not only help bones become stronger, it can help slow bone loss. Physical activity helps to reduce the risk of fractures from falls and improves both balance and muscle strength. Weight-bearing exercises such as walking, jogging, and climbing stairs can help the bones in your legs and hips. Continue...

Q: How can I treat serve sunburn?

A: Products you can use include over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers such as aspirin , ibuprofen, or acetaminophen for pain; these may also help with fever. Aspirin and ibuprofen are also anti-inflammatory drugs and can help with swelling. For children under age 18 years, acetaminophen is preferred, but you also can give ibuprofen. Continue...

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