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Stay Safe During Pneumonia Season With Help From Sun River Health Stay Safe During Pneumonia Season With Help From Sun River Health
Stay Safe During Pneumonia Season With Help From Sun River Health As cold and flu season continues, the last thing you want to deal with is pneumonia. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to prevent getting pneumonia, and some great at-home treatments to eliminate it if you’ve already been diagnosed. Prevention The number one action step to help you prevent getting pneumonia is to get your flu shot every year. Seasonal influenza (the flu) is a common cause of pneumonia, so getting your flu shot is a great way to help prevent it. It’s also important to remember to wash your hands frequently, especially after blowing your nose, using the bathroom…

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Legislation Banning Smoking At NY State Parks, Beaches Signed Into Law By Hochul Legislation Banning Smoking At NY State Parks, Beaches Signed Into Law By Hochul
Legislation Banning Smoking At NY State Parks, Beaches Signed Into Law By Hochul New Yorkers can no longer light up at state parks and beaches. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation Friday, July 15, that prohibits smoking in all state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps. Those who violate the law could be fined $50. "Smoking is a dangerous habit that affects not only the smoker but everyone around them, including families and children enjoying our state's great public places," Hochul said in a statement. "I'm proud to sign this legislation that will protect New Yorker's health and help reduce litter in public parks and …

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: Link Shown Between Severity, Death From Virus And Smoking, New Study Reveals COVID-19: Link Shown Between Severity, Death From Virus And Smoking, New Study Reveals
Covid-19: Link Shown Between Severity, Death From Virus And Smoking, New Study Reveals A new study has found a strong link between smoking cigarettes and severe outcomes from COVID-19 infection. According to a report from News Medical, researchers for the UK Biobank study looked at "primary care records, COVID-19 test results, hospital admissions data and death certificates" to search for associations between smoking and hospitalizations and death from COVID-19.  The news site reported that 59 percent of participants have never smoked, 37 percent were former smokers and 4 percent were smokers.  The study found that current smokers were 80 percent more likely to be …

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by Nicole Valinote
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5 Things To Know About Colorectal Cancer And Prevention 5 Things To Know About Colorectal Cancer And Prevention
5 Things To Know About Colorectal Cancer And Prevention Though largely preventable, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., as the American Cancer Society (ACS) alarms. Younger people are at risk for getting the disease – the ACS estimates that in 2021 approximately 10.3% of new colorectal cancers occur in people under age 50. “Colorectal cancer is no longer a disease that only affects older populations,” said Dr. David Kauvar, a gastroenterologist with NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, director of gastroenterology at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence, and an assistant professor of medicine at Columbia Univer…

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COVID-19: Overweight People At Risk For Serious Illness Along With Those With Obesity, CDC Says COVID-19: Overweight People At Risk For Serious Illness Along With Those With Obesity, CDC Says
Covid-19: Overweight People At Risk For Serious Illness Along With Those With Obesity, CDC Says People who are merely overweight, not just those who are obese, may be at high risk of serious disease from COVID-19, according to new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since nearly 40 percent of Americans are characterized as being obese and another 32 percent as being overweight, this means about two-thirds of Americans could face higher risks. For CDC data on obesity/overweight percentages, click here. The CDC added the new advisory on Tuesday, Oct. 6 "to reflect recent data supporting increased risk of severe illness from the virus that causes COVID…

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by Joe Lombardi
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What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer
What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer Colorectal or colon and rectal cancer, is a cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. It affects men and women of all ethnic groups, and is most often found in people age 50 years or older. It is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. Screening can help detect precancerous polyps—abnormal growths in the colon or rectum—that can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, …

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Heart Disease In Women: Are You At Risk? Heart Disease In Women: Are You At Risk?
Heart Disease In Women: Are You At Risk? Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, causing one in four female deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute! While heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, there are some key differences between genders. Heart attack symptoms for women While some women have no symptoms, others experience angina (dull, heavy to sharp chest pain or discomfort), pain in the neck/jaw/throat or pain in the upper abdomen or back. These may occur during rest, physical activity or be triggered by mental stress. Sometimes heart d…

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