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Healthy Living Soothe Your SYmptomS Do you deal with recurring tummy aches? To minimize abdominal troubles, follow these five simple tips: w Relax. Stress is a major culprit in digestive issues. w Move it. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise each day. w stay hydrated. Drinking six to eight glasses of water each day helps food move through the system. w Write it down. If you notice changes in your digestive habits, keep a journal of what you are eating to identify trigger foods. w Get screened. If you are 50 or older, or have risk factors for colon cancer, schedule regular colon cancer screenings. Manage Your Diabetes Do you have diabetes? If not, you likely know someone who does. It's all too common in the U.S. But you can prevent diabetes or limit its impact. Your body and mind will be stronger. Diabetes is complex; it is marked by high sugar levels in the blood. There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use its own insulin. Diabetes affects the body's tissues. A recent study says that can include mental function. Mental decline happens over time, but it's noticed most in older people with diabetes. There is good news! You can manage your diabetes to help prevent-or delay-problems. Your doctor is there to help. See your doctor at least twice a year. Also, if you have diabetes, check your blood sugar daily and record any changes. Don't be shy about asking questions-your health depends on it. Do You Have Diabetes? Northside Hospital's Comprehensive Outpatient Diabetes Program gives patients the information and support they need to manage their illness and live healthy lives. Visit northside.com/diabetes for more information. Find Warm Air in Winter HealtH infoRMation at YouR finGeRtips Want even more helpful health news and quick health tips of the day? Visit northside.com/lifetime for all of this and more! 4 Northside Lifetime of Care It's not uncommon to walk outside this time of year and have the cold air "take your breath away." As you age, you may have an even harder time breathing as the temperature drops. There are steps you can take to prevent the coughing, wheezing or congestion that often come along with the cold weather. Warming up for 30 minutes indoors before you head out for a walk can be helpful. So can wrapping a fleece or wool scarf loosely around your nose and mouth to keep the air you breathe warm and moist. Of course, if the problem continues, see your doctor to rule out more serious conditions. Also, be sure to get the flu vaccine to protect your lungs further-and the pneumonia vaccine, if you need it. http://www.northside.com/diabetes http://www.northside.com/lifetime

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2014

Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2014
Contents
Northside News
Healthy Living
Stroke Signals
Positively Healthy
Take It to the Next Level
10 Tips for Moms-to-Be
Northside Directory

Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2014