Every year, nearly 500 people die from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, with another 15,000 sent to the emergency room with complications. Of those lives lost, more than 25 are children. Paula Pater, coordinator of Safe Kids Chippewa Valley, hopes to prevent these tragedies by educating the public about this common danger.
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It is that time of year again – the time everyone starts making goals for the new year and setting their resolutions… many of which will only be in effect until January 15. About 95 percent of people stick to their New Year’s resolutions until that date. You cannot get a treadmill at the gym on January 2, but by the middle of the month, they are all open again.
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Regardless of age, staying active and fit is an important aspect of being healthy. For senior citizens, participating in activities that increase their physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional well-being is crucial in living a healthy life.
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Sacret Heart Hospital Emergency Room Dr. James Fenno
The winter season brings with it beauty, like gentle snowfalls and bright holiday decorations, but it also brings along danger in the form of snow, ice, and subzero temperatures. While it is important to have fun and enjoy the season, staying mindful of the dangers around us is just as important.
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As you probably know, we have become the world’s sickest animals. Why is this and what can we do about it?
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As winter approaches, slippery pavement can become a considerable health hazard. Falls can lead to hip fractures, which can have a significant effect on a person’s independence and lead to pain, disability, and deformity.
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The Thanksgiving season is here, and it is time to meet – and eat – with friends and family. Sadly, it has also become a time of concern for many who are afraid of gaining 10 pounds during the holidays and worrying how to get rid of it when the season is over.
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For many years, we have thought of loud snoring as a funny, sometimes irritating problem that bothered everyone except the person who snores. Recent medical studies have shown that the problem can be far more serious. When snoring leads to stopping breathing episodes, also known as apneas, the effects can be linked to an increased risk for heart attack and stroke.
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November marks the beginning of flu season, and many Altoona residents are taking measures to prevent the flu. Altoona School District Nurse Anita Schubring said one of her biggest goals is to educate parents, teachers, and students about the flu.
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“Losing It in Altoona” participant and Altoona resident Antoinette Wnek lost 25.75 pounds through her participation this 17-week-long weight-loss program – and gained a healthier out look on life. According to Wnek, losing weight was not just a choice, but a requirement, as she had been experiencing heart problems. Now well on her way to a desired weight of 125 pounds, Wnek looks forward to losing the last 25.
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