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Migraine is a medical condition. Most people

who suffer from migraines get headaches that

can be quite severe. A migraine headache is

usually an intense, throbbing pain on one,

or sometimes both, sides of the head. Most

people with migraine headache feel the pain in

the temples or behind one eye or ear, althoughany part of the head can be involved.

Besides pain, migraine also can cause nausea

and vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound.

Some people also may see spots or flashing

lights or have a temporary loss of vision.

Migraine can occur any time of the day,

though it often starts in the morning. The pain

can last a few hours or up to one or two days.

Some people get migraines once or twice a

week; others, only once or twice a year. Most

of the time, migraines are not a threat to

overall health. But migraine attacks can

fere with your day-to-day life.

If you suffer from headaches and are

cerned that you may be having migra

see your doctor for a diagnosis and to ditreatment options.

Source: U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services Office on Womens He

What Exactly Isa Migraine?

HEADACHES 101

National Headache Awareness Mon

Mens Health Update:

Immunizations

How to Talk with

Your Parents Doctor

Pre-Teens and the

HPV Vaccine

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FREE Take

June 2H E A L T H

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Happy July 4!Celebrate with Fireworks Safety in Mind

Its always the safe bet to attend a community

fireworks display and let the pros handle the

lighting. Fireworks can cause serious burns and

eye injuries. If you do use fireworks, follow these

safety tips.

Make sure fireworks are legal in your areabefore buying or using them.

Never allow young children to play with or

ignite fireworks.

Always have an adult supervise fireworks

activities, including sparklers. Sparklers burn

at temperatures of about 2000 degrees hot

enough to melt some metals.

Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that

have not ignited fully.

Never point or throw fireworks at anothe

person.

Keep a bucket of water or a garden hos

handy in case of fire or other mishap.

Light fireworks one at a time, then move bacquickly.

After fireworks complete their burning, dous

the spent device with plenty of water from

bucket or hose before discarding it to preven

a trash fire.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product SafetyCommission

Mens Health Week is June 915. Theres no better time to think about the

mmunizations you need. Talk with your doctor about the following recom-

mendations to make sure they are appropriate for you:

Get a flu shot every year.

Get shots for tetanus and whoop-

ing cough.

If you are age 60 or older, get a

shot to prevent shingles.

If you are age 65 or older, get a

pneumonia shot.

Talk with your healthcare team

about whether you need other

vaccinations.

Source: U.S. Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention

Diabetes UpdateWhen Should I Be Tested for Diabet

Mens Health Update Immunizations

If youre older than age 45 and your weight is normal, ask

doctor if diabetes testing is appropriate for you. The Ame

Diabetes Association recommends blood-glucose screening if

Youre age 45 or older and overweight

Youre younger than age 45 and over-

weight with one or more additional

risk factors for type 2 diabetes, such

as a sedentary lifestyle or a family his-

tory of diabetes

Share your concerns about diabetes

prevention with your doctor. He or

she will applaud your efforts to keep

diabetes at bay, and perhaps offer

additional suggestions based on your

medical history or other factors.

Source: Mayo Clinic

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How to Talk withYour Parents Doctor

Get Together with FriendsandStay with Your Food Plan

There are certain key facts about HPV an

HPV vaccine that parents, pre-teens and

need to understand.

Certain strains of HPV cause genital w

and cancers of the cervix, mouth, th

anus and genitals.

Receiving three doses of HPV va

before your child is exposed to the

can prevent many cases of these ca

and genital warts.

HPV is easily spread, especially am

teens and pre-teens even by int

skin-to-skin contact.

Most people who become infected

it within two to three years of their

sexual activity.

Even someone who waits until mar

for sex and only has one partner ca

get HPV.

HPV vaccine is recommended for

and girls when they are 11 to 12 year

because younger people have a stro

immune response to the vaccine.

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

Your Childs HealthPre-Teens and

the HPV Vaccine

SENIOR CARE

DID YOU KNOW?

If your parents are getting older and have begun to developchronic medical problems, its a good idea to form a rela-tionship with their doctor. By accompanying your parentsto their medical appointments, you can act as a healthadvocate on their behalf. (Remember, privacy laws requirethat you receive your parents permission to talk to theirdoctor.)

Find out more about your parents health. If they havehigh cholesterol, diabetes or high blood pressure, findout how high their levels are and what targets theyshould be aiming for. Ask your parents doctor toexplain why theyre taking a particular medication,how it works, how it should be taken, and so on.

Ask questions Should your parents try to lose weight?Learn stress-management techniques? Get regular flu

shots? What kinds of changes should you report to thedoctor right away? How would their doctors prefer tohear from you by phone or email? And what specificsymptoms warrant a call to 911? Be sure to give thedoctor your contact information, too.

Source: Visiting Nurse Service of New York

Whether youre gathered at home, at a book-club

meeting, a birthday celebration or a girls night out,

make healthy choices in what you eat and

drink. Keep the conversation going and

the food rich in fruits and vegetables.

Eat less junk food and foods high incalories, saturated fat, or added sugars

or salt. (OK, if its a birthday party, enjoy

a small piece of cake.) Choose drinks with

no calories, such as water, sparkling water or

unsweetened iced tea. You can enjoy your friends

and still eat healthfully!

Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention

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More than one in three people age 65 years

or older falls each year. Each year, more than

.6 million older U.S. adults go to emergency

departments for fall-related injuries.

ractures caused by falls can lead to hospitaltays and disability. Most often, fall-related

ractures are in the persons hip, pelvis, spine,

rm, hand or ankle. Hip fractures are one of

he most serious types of fall injury. They are

leading cause of injury and loss of indepen-

dence among older adults.

Many older adults are afraid of falling. This

ear becomes more common as people age,

ven among those who havent fallen. It may

lead older people to avoid activities such as

walking, shopping or taking part in social

activities.

If youre worried about falling, talk with your

doctor or another healthcare provider. Yourdoctor may refer you to a physical therapist.

Physical therapy can help you improve your

balance and walking and help build your walk-

ing confidence. Getting rid of your fear of fall-

ing can help you to stay active, maintain your

physical health and prevent future falls.

Source: National Institutes of Health

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Bug Bites

Keep Critters Awaywith These Tips

Most insect bites are harmless, though

sometimes cause discomfort. Bee, wasp

hornet stings and fire-ant bites usually

Mosquito, flea and mite bites usually

Insects can also spread diseases. To pre

insect bites and their complications:

Dont bother insects.

Use insect repellant.

Wear protective clothing.Be careful when you eat outside bec

food attracts insects.

If you know you have severe allergic

tions to insect bites, carry an emerg

epinephrine kit.

Source: National Institutes of Health

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