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2 months ago | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Katie Dease
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently slipped on ice and fell. I hit my head, and my husband is insisting I go in and get checked out in case I have a concussion. How do I know if I have one? ANSWER: Dizziness, headaches, confusion, fatigue, blurry vision and sensitivity to light are among the most common symptoms of a concussion.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
thebeaconnewspapers.com | Katie Dease
Photo by Mark Paton on Unsplash [Ed. note: Next month, this column will discuss regular hearing aids and how to choose one.]Dear Mayo Clinic: I’ve heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I’m not sure if they’ll work for me. What do I need to know?
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Katie Dease
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My teenagers are in the stage of blaring their music. I can hear it loud and clear coming out of their earbuds and worry about hearing loss in the future. What volume is safe? ANSWER: From tweens to early adults, young people tune in to their playlists, podcasts and phone conversations with in-the-ear devices, such as earbuds. While these devices are a convenient, private way to listen, they’re also potentially damaging to hearing.
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May 2, 2024 | 
mayoclinichealthsystem.org | Katie Dease
From tweens to early adults, young people tune in to their playlists, podcasts and phone conversations with in-the-ear devices, such as earbuds. While these devices are a convenient, private way to listen, they're also potentially damaging to hearing. Global studies released in 2020 revealed that 24% of those ages 12–35 listened to sound at unsafe levels.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
seniorsguide.com | Robert Shmerling |Brian Marsh |Breana Lai Killeen |Katie Dease
Senior Health 4/23/2024 | By Robert H. Shmerling When my grandmother repeatedly clipped the mailbox backing out of her driveway, she always had a ready explanation: “the sun was in my eyes” or “your grandfather distracted me.” Our family knew it was her time to stop driving. But no one wanted to be the one to ask her to give up her keys. She was fiercely independent, didn’t agree that her driving was a problem, and didn’t appreciate our concerns.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
seniorsguide.com | Breana Lai Killeen |Brian Marsh |Katie Dease |Johna Burdeos
Senior Health 4/19/2024 | By Breana Killeen The average American household wastes nearly $2,000 worth of food a year. Fighting food waste sounds smart, right? What it doesn’t sound: delicious. That’s where this use-the-whole-veg, root-to-stem cooking approach comes in. Here are some delicious ways to make the most of your vegetable bounty – 100% outrageously good food. Zero waste. Tips for root-to-stem cooking1.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Katie Dease
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I’m not sure if they’ll work for me. What do I need to know? And what should I consider as I make my decision? ANSWER: Hearing loss can be a significant quality of life issue for people. There are certainly many benefits to visiting with an audiology practice or specialist. People with moderate hearing loss are good candidates for hearing aids bought over the counter without medical exams or professional fittings.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
theclothesmaiden.com | Katie Dease
Love handles can be tough to lose but not impossible with the right exercise, nutrition and lifestyle choices. With TikTok views for #lovehandlesworkout reaching 65.7 million views, it shows people are keen to shift their fat from around their waist to achieve a slimmer figure. Senior Coach Tracy Thompson at Total Shape has revealed the number one exercise you can add to your workout that can help burn stubborn love handles and tone your abdomen.
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Dec 19, 2023 | 
theclothesmaiden.com | Katie Dease
A few years ago, the idea of a cycling holiday to many may have been daunting, but now with cycling becoming more popular during the pandemic, 25% of Brits are considering a cycling getaway, with 21% more likely to book a cycling holiday this year than last year, according to Trainline.
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Sep 29, 2023 | 
theclothesmaiden.com | Katie Dease
Struggle sleeping? Try these mood boosting snacks. B Well CBD has looked at a seedlist of healthy snacks to eat before bed that can help people have a better night’s sleep whilst also boosting their mood. AlmondsBeing a source of melatonin and magnesium, almonds are filled with sleep-enhancing minerals that will help your body prepare for a night of rest.
