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Heights Picture of the Week- Sept. 15Hearing Loss in Children
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Healthy Aging: Hearing LossWhat is hearing loss?
Hearing loss is a sudden or slow decrease in how well you can hear. Older adults are often affected by this condition. About one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss and almost half of those above 75 have a hard time hearing.
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The Healthy Cook: Strawberry & Banana SmoothiesThe Healthy Cook is a new seasonal recipe series presented by City Harvest and their Healthy Neighborhoods Program.
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Heights Picture of the Week- Aug. 28August Is Immunization Awareness Month
Vaccines are one of the best ways to protect babies, children and teens against harmful diseases that can cause them to be hospitalized or even die – especially in babies and young children.
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NYT- Well: The Case for a Breakfast FeastIn this article from the New York Times Well blog writer Roni Caryn Rabin discusses a recent review of the eating habits of 50,000 adults.
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What is psoriasis?Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin illness. It is an autoimmune disease meaning that is caused by the immune system. The immune system protects your body from diseases and infections. Psoriasis causes the body’s own immune system to become overactive and attacks normal tissues in the body.
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The Healthy Cook: Strawberry & Spinach SaladThe Healthy Cook is a new seasonal recipe series presented by City Harvest and their Healthy Neighborhoods Program.
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Heights Picture of the Week- Aug. 14During the summer months food poisoning peaks as warmer temperatures cause germs to grow more quickly on food.
If you are going to be grilling this summer season, follow these simple steps from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be safe and avoid the risk of illness.
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What Do You Need to Know About Skin Cancer?Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Being exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays, which are an invisible kind of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps causes most cases of skin cancer.
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Summer Cooking: Protect Against Foodborne Illnesses Food poisoning is very common in summer months because warmer temperatures can cause germs to grow more quickly on food.
Follow these simple steps from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be safe and avoid getting sick:
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