APPost - APP Newsletter
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Fruit Smoothies for Summer
These summertime smoothies are quick, easy and healthy. Replace any fruit with what's in season to add variety.
Pineapple Smoothie - Just three ingredients make this smoothie delish: pineapple chunks, vanilla yogurt and ice. Quick and yummy!
Blueberry Banana Smoothie - Past ripe bananas work perfectly in smoothies. Peel them...
Stress and Children: Identifying Signs and Finding Solutions
Being a child or teen seems not nearly as fun as it used to be. Who’s posting what on social media, worries about getting good grades, relationships at school, home environment and peer pressure have today’s kids feeling the stress to perform, fit in and stand out. When it...
Watch Out for Drugs Causing Sun Sensitivity
Certain drugs cause sun sensitivity like rashes and an increased risk of sunburn. If you’re taking these medications, take extra precautions to protect yourself when outdoors. These drugs, known as photosensitizing drugs, increase the risk of developing a rash in response to sunlight. There are two different types of photosensitive...
Sleep Apnea: Is It "Just" Snoring or Something More Serious?
We know sleep is important to our well-being. But getting it can be challenging. Stress, caffeine and poor work/life balance can interfere a restful night. But sleep apnea — a serious, potentially life-threatening disorder — can also be the culprit.
One of the chief causes of non-restful sleep is...
Stroke Resources
What is a Stroke?
A stroke is a “brain attack” or brain injury that happens when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and oxygen, parts of the brain may start to die. When this occurs, the part of the body that is controlled by the damaged area of the brain may not work correctly.
Signs of Stroke
- Balance Sudden loss of balance?
- Eyes Loss of vision in one or both eyes?
- Face Face looks uneven?
- Arms Arm or leg weak/hanging down?
- Speech Speech slurred? Trouble speaking or seem confused?
- Time Call 911 now!
Call 911 immediately if you or someone you know experiences any of these...
All Red and Ready-to-Go Pizza
A vegetarian option for pizza with red sauce, red onion and red pepper
(Serves 1)
Ingredients
- 1 whole-wheat flatbread (pita without the pocket, about 8 inches in diameter)
- 2 T roasted red pepper (packed in water)
- 2 T thinly sliced red onion
- 2 T flavored tomato paste (pesto, roasted garlic...
Debunking Osteoporosis Myths
UMass Memorial Health is debunking myths about osteoporosis. Unlike mammograms and colonoscopies, osteoporosis and bone density tests don’t get as much airtime or visibility. As a result, we’ve heard myths about the disease and screenings, and we want to set the record straight.
Myth: I don’t have any risk factors...
Treatment for Fecal Incontinence Has Come a Long Way
Fecal incontinence is a common, yet embarrassing, condition. It happens when the anal sphincter muscle (located at the end of the rectum and controls the release of stool) doesn’t work properly, leading to involuntary or unexpected loss of bowel control. Affecting millions of people, treatment for fecal incontinence (aka bowel...
Your Diabetes Sick-Day Plan
When you’re sick, even with just a cold, your blood glucose level may rise. Knowing what to do if you get sick, talking to your care team and having the right supplies on hand are important. Not sure what your sick-day plan is? Be sure to talk to your diabetes...
