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03/20/2021

03/16/2021

Who should get tested

1. People who have symptoms of COVID-19.

2. People who have had close contact (within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone with confirmed COVID-19.​​
3. People who have taken part in activities that put them at higher risk for COVID-19 because they cannot socially distance as needed, such as travel, attending large social or mass gatherings, or being in crowded indoor settings.
4. People who have been asked or referred to get testing by their healthcare provider, localexternal icon or state health department.

If you do get tested or take an at-home test because you have COVID-19 symptoms or have had a close contact with someone who has it, you should self-quarantine at home pending test results and follow the advice of your healthcare provider or a public health professional.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/diagnostic-testing.html

Symptoms, testing, what to do if sick, daily activities, and more.

03/16/2021

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03/16/2021

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12/30/2016

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/28/sports/ed-whitlock-marathon-running.html?_r=0

Ed Whitlock remains at the forefront among older athletes who have led scientists to reassess the possibilities of aging and performance.

01/05/2015

According to new research published in the journal Neurology, taking a daily walk prevents brain atrophy and the loss of brain volume that goes along with aging. So, if you want to hold onto your gray matter, it’s time to lace up the walking shoes.

http://www.ihafs.org/2015/01/can-walking-prevent-loss-of-brain-volume/

A brisk walk not only gets your blood pumping and tones your heart – it could save your brain too. According to new research published in the journal Neurology, taking a daily walk prevents brain atrophy and the loss of brain volume that goes along with aging. So, if you want to hold onto your gray…

01/03/2015

According to this study, drinking two glasses of tomato juice a day can improve bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

http://www.ihafs.org/2015/01/drinking-tomato-juice-may-reduce-risk-of-osteoporosis/

Milk’s not the only drink that builds healthy bones. According to new research published in the journal Osteoporosis International, drinking tomato juice reduces the risk of osteoporosis too. Is sipping tomato juice twice a day the key to healthy bones?

01/02/2015

Happy New Year 2015


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See Burj Khalifa & Downtown Dubai light up the sky! With fireworks taking over the whole of Downtown Dubai and an extra ordinary surprise planned – this is a...

12/08/2014

In the study, researchers from the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland had 350 students complete an online survey. The students answered questions about their levels of social networking activity and physical activity.

http://www.ihafs.org/2012/09/multifeedstartcould-facebook-be-making-fatmultifeedend

THURSDAY, Sept. 13 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests that the more time people spend on Facebook, Twitter or other social networking sites, the less active they are and the more susceptible to weight gain.

02/20/2013

The or other caffeinated beverages a woman drinks during her might up the odds for a low birth weight newborn or an extended pregnancy, a new study says.

http://www.ihafs.org/2013/02/too-much-coffee-in-pregnancy-tied-to-smaller-later-newborns-study-says/

MONDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- The coffee or other caffeinated beverages a woman drinks during her pregnancy might up the odds for a low birth weight newborn or an extended pregnancy, a new study says.

02/15/2013

Women eating a high- and taking calcium supplements adding up to more than 1,400 milligrams a day may be running nearly twice the risk of dying from heart disease, a large Swedish study suggests.
http://www.ihafs.org/2013/02/calcium-supplements-may-raise-odds-of-heart-death-in-women/

02/04/2013

The mean annual salary of a specialist is $175,011 in the US, and $272,000 for .
http://www.physician-salary.org/2011/09/physician-salaries.html

The salaries can also be further affected by subspecializations. In the case of gastroenterology, for example, a pediatric gastroenterology salary would typically be higher than, let's say, general gastroenterologist. One reason for this could be the fact that it is harder to convince children to si...

02/04/2013

Emotionally exhausted are much more sensitive to sounds when they are , according to a new study.http://www.ihafs.org/2013/02/stressed-out-women-may-be-more-sensitive-to-sounds/

SUNDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Emotionally exhausted women are much more sensitive to sounds when they are stressed, according to a new study.

01/31/2013

Eating bright orange, red or yellow and dark-green vegetables: Researchers found that increasing consumption of , particularly beta-carotene and lutein, might reduce the risk for this progressive neurological disease, which attacks nerve cells in the and spinal cord.://www.ihafs.org/2013/01/multifeedstartcan-brightly-colored-fruits-veggies-protect-against-alsmultifeedend/

TUESDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Eating bright orange, red or yellow fruits and dark-green vegetables rich in antioxidants may help prevent or delay the onset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, according to a new study.

01/31/2013

For families on the go, frozen and canned goods can be a lifesaver. But they're no excuse to ignore safety rules. The Academy of and Dietetics offers this advice:://www.ihafs.org/2013/01/health-tip-using-frozen-and-canned-foods/

(HealthDay News) -- For families on the go, frozen and canned goods can be a lifesaver. But they're no excuse to ignore food safety rules.

01/23/2013

The American Council on Exercise offers these suggestions for turning commute time into exercise time:

If possible, walk or bike to work.
If you take public transportation, walking to the bus stop or train station is great exercise.
Ask your employer's human resources department what's available to help you achieve a more active commute, such as free bike storage or employee showers.
Ask colleagues if you can join them for a walk or bike to work, or find an online group that travels the same route.
http://www.ihafs.org/2013/01/health-tip-get-fit-during-your-commute/

01/23/2013

Although regular exercise has been linked to a strong immune system, people with flu symptoms, such as fever, extreme tiredness, muscle aches and swollen lymph glands, should avoid physical exertion while sick and for two weeks after they recover, according to the American Council on Exercise.
http://www.ihafs.org/2013/01/got-the-flu-rest-first-exercise-later-experts-say/

TUESDAY, Jan. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Although regular exercise has been linked to a strong immune system, people with flu symptoms, such as fever, extreme tiredness, muscle aches and swollen lymph glands, should avoid physical exertion while sick and for two weeks after they recover, according to th...