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(Metro) According to Food Allergy Research & Education, more than 170 foods have been reported to cause allergic reactions. However, many of the serious allergic reactions to food can be traced to eight allergens in particular. These allergens include crustacean shellfish, eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, and wheat. If it seems as though food allergies in children have inWhether it’s a general checkup or specialized care, Mayo Clinic Health System uses a personal approach to bring exactly the right care to every patient. We focus on keeping your entire family healthy — from baby to grandma — so there’s more time for what matters most.

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creased in recent years, they have. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention report that, between 1997 and 2011, the prevalence of food allergies in children increased by 50 percent. Though some people may only experience an itchy mouth or a few hives after eating food they’re allergic to, symptoms of allergic reactions to food can be severe and may include anaphylaxis, which occurs suddenly

and can cause death. Anaphylaxis can produce a host of frightening symptoms, such as rapid heartbeat, dizziness, difficulty breathing, and weak pulse. Food allergies often resolve during childhood, though FARE¨ notes that today’s youngsters appear to be outgrowing their food allergies more slowly than kids did in the past.

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Want healthier kids? Get a pet

(Metro) If youngsters have been eyeing fuzzy kittens or boisterous puppies at nearby shelters or pet stores, parents may want to give in to those cries for a family pet. Pets are added responsibilities, but the health benefits associated with pet ownership may be well worth the investment of time and effort.

Caring for a pet is sometimes viewed as a childhood rite of passage, but there’s much more to the experience than just learning responsibility.

Experts say a child’s emotional, cognitive, physical, and social development can be enhanced through interaction with a family pet. Studies continue, but the effects of family pets on children was heavily researched by developmental psychologist Gail F. Melson in 2003. Melson looked at literature on

child-animal relationships and found that children who had pets were better able to understand biology and children who could turn to pets for unconditional emotional support were less anxious and withdrawn than their peers without family pets to turn to.

Data from a small study conducted by researchers at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University reported that adolescents who had animal experience were more likely to see themselves as important contributors to communities and more likely to take on leadership roles.

Pets also can help children develop into wellrounded individuals. Playing with a pet requires children to engage in physical activity and can help stimulate motor skills. An English study con-

ducted in 2010 and published in the American Journal of Public Health found that children from dog-owning families spent more time in light or moderate to vigorous physical activity and recorded higher levels of activity counts per minute than kids whose families did not own a dog.

Pets may help with allergies and respiratory ailments as well. A 2012 study by the American Academy of Pediatrics discovered that children who have early contact with cats and dogs have fewer respiratory infections and ear infections and need shorter courses of antibiotics than children who have not had contact with pets.

A study from Dennis Ownby, MD, a pediatrician and head of the allergy and immunology department of

Pets can contribute to cognitive, physical and emotional wellness in children. the Medical College of Georgia, found that having multiple pets decreases a child’s risk of developing certain allergies. He found that the children who were exposed to two or more dogs or cats as babies were less than half as likely to develop common

allergies as kids who had no pets in the home.

Pets also may foster social interactions, which can benefit children who are shy.

Inviting others over to meet pets can help children make friends and find others with similar interests. Children

may also confide in pets and develop their self-esteem.

Studies have indicated that the type of pet a family has, whether it’s horses, dogs, snakes, etc., does not matter, as all companion animals have the potential to benefit children.

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Vaccines to prevent and treat cancer toward certain viruses that can cause cancer. By protecting against these viruses, certain cancers may be avoided.

These include strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV) as well as hepatitis B (HBV).

HPV has been linked to cervical, anal, throat, and some other cancers. HPV vaccines, typically administered during adolescence, protect against the cancers linked to the virus.

Chronic infections with HBV can cause a higher risk for liver cancer. Immunizing against HBV may lower some people’s risk for liver cancer.

(Metro) Vaccines are medicines that are administered to boost the immune system’s natural ability to protect the body against the infectious agents that may cause disease. Vaccines also can be helpful in preventing some types of cancer.

Preventative vaccines Vaccines are typically given to children and adults to prevent infections, such as those administered for varicella (chicken pox), measles and mumps. The American Cancer Society states that cancer vaccines work simi-

larly to more traditional vaccines, but they help a person’s immune system attack cancer cells. Some cancer vaccines also may help prevent certain cancers from forming in the first place.

Vaccines to help prevent cancer include those targeted

Treatment vaccines Unlike preventative, or prophylactic, vaccines given to healthy individuals in efforts to keep cancer from forming, therapeutic cancer vaccines are sometimes prescribed to cancer patients undergoing treatment. These

vaccines are designed to stimulate a natural immune system response that will mobilize white blood cells to destroy cancer cells. The first experiments studying cancer vaccines were done in 1891, when Dr. William Coley tried to improve a patient’s cancer prognosis by injecting inactivated streptococcus pyogenes and serratia marcescens to rev up the immune system.

The ACS says some therapeutic vaccines are made up of cancer cells, parts of cells or pure antigens. Antigens are a toxin or another foreign substance that induces an immune response in the body, especially in regard to the production of antibodies. The vaccines may be combined with other substances called adjuvants to stimulate the immune response as much as possible.

Currently, the only vaccine to treat cancer approved in the United States is Sipu-

leucel-T, which can be used to treat advanced prostate cancer. The vaccine doesn’t cure cancer, but it can extend patients’ lives.

The National Cancer Institute says that, like other vaccines, cancer vaccines produce some side effects.

The most commonly reported side effect is inflammation at the site of injection, including redness, pain, swelling, warming of the skin, itchiness, and occasionally a rash.

In addition, immune system responses may cause flu-like symptoms after a vaccine is administered. Such symptoms usually only last for a short time.

Doctors and researchers are continually working on cancer vaccines to help improve the survival rates of cancer patients and also to prevent the onset of the disease.

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Turkey is nutritious all year long

Hygienic apple bobbing and other fun autumn game alternatives

(Metro) Bobbing for apples is a game that has been around for centuries. An autumn tradition often associated with Halloween and other fall festivals, the concept of bobbing for apples is, according to History.com, rooted more in romance than Halloween trickery.

As a British courting ritual, young ladies and their potential suitors would vie for certain apples to land a potential mate. Eventually, the tradition faded into obscurity. But apple bobbing was reinvented in the Americas when immigrants introduced the game to children and adults during Halloween parties.

Recently, apple bobbing has fallen out of favor again, with parents lamenting the unsanitary conditions and potential spread of germs, not to mention the hazard of drowning. Thankfully, there are various alternatives to

apple bobbing that can still Candy Catch Participants line up make for an exciting Hallowholding a small receptacle, een game. such as a cone-shaped party hat turned upside down or a Hanging Apples Rather than putting ap- small plastic pumpkin. While ples in a barrel full of water to an adult tosses candy into the float, tie strings to the stems. air, the children try to catch it Then hang each individual in their containers. apple to a clothesline. Without using their hands, partici- Apple Toss As a variation on a beanpants must eat the majority of the apple of their choosing. bag game or ring toss activApples can be replaced with ity, players can aim a plastic other treats, such as dough- apple or pumpkin into a hole or barrel. Red ping pong balls nuts. tossed into canning jars or plastic cups can work as well.

Fishing for Apples Attach a magnet to an end of string tied to a stick to Bobbing Twist Party hosts can still float make a fishing rod of sorts.

Cut out paper apples and ad- apples in a bucket of water, here something metallic to having participants bob in a the cut-outs, such as paper different way. They can try to clips. Kids take chances fish- scoop apples out with a small ing out their selections. Each spoon or two chopsticks. Let cut-out earns players a prize. imaginations reign supreme while keeping germs out of the apples.

(Metro) Aside from the occasional sandwich, many people think turkey is solely for the Thanksgiving dinner table. However, turkey is much more than a holiday centerpiece. Anyone concerned about healthy eating would be wise to learn more about the health benefits of turkey and find ways to include it in their diets throughout the year.

Turkey is low in fat and high in protein, making it an important source of nutrition. One piece of turkey breast without the skin measures up at 160 calories, four grams of fat and a whopping 30 grams of protein, according to the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory. Dark meat and turkey legs are higher in calories but boast similar amounts of protein.

The average portion of turkey is 100 grams, or 3.5 ounces of meat. This is about the size and thickness of a deck of cards. A single serving of turkey can provide around 65 percent of the recommended daily intake of protein.

But turkey is more than just a lowfat source of protein. The meat is rich in niacin (B3), which may help increase HDL cholesterol, widely known as the ÒgoodÓ form of cholesterol. Niacin, in addition to helping balance cholesterol levels, can lower a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease by reducing atherosclerosis, which is a hardening of the arteries. The resource Healthline also says niacin may help reduce inflammation and symptoms of arthritis.

Turkey also is rich in vitamins B6 and B12. B6 helps keep red blood cells healthy and reduce fatigue,

while B12 can decrease levels of homocysteine that can contribute to cognitive decline.

Turkey is also a good source of selenium, which helps to keep hair and nails healthy while serving as an immune system booster that protects against damage to cells and tissues. Around 20 percent of the recommended daily amount of selenium can be obtained from a single serving of turkey.

Turkey is lower in calories and fat and higher in protein than chicken. Those who routinely consume chicken as part of a healthy diet can substitute it for turkey for even greater nutritional benefits. Turkey is

particularly low in saturated fat, which may contribute to increased levels of the LDL, or ‘bad,’ cholesterol.

Turkey also is versatile, as it can be baked, boiled, stir-fried, grilled, ground, chopped for salads, and sliced for sandwiches. Turkey can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Home chefs often find they can substitute turkey for any meat in a recipe with good results because turkey’s mild taste takes on the flavor of other ingredients.

Turkey is much more than a Thanksgiving staple and can be enjoyed in various ways throughout the year.

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ER nurses are unsung heroes about their conditions once an emergency situation is addressed.

Because ER nurses specialize in treating severely ill or injured patients or those in life-threatening situations, those considering a career in this field must be ready to adapt to many different situations. In a single day, ER nurses may encounter children with broken bones, patients with acute stomach pains and people injured in motor vehicle accidents, among many other potential situations. Patients of all ages come through trauma centers, and prioritizing emergencies can be part of the job description.

An ER nurse’s day is frequently stressful and fastpaced. Some of the tasks to be expected, according to the nursing career resource

Nurse Frontier, include: • First aid • Suturing • Intubation • Bag valve mask ventilation • Administering medicine • Basic life support • Advance cardiac life support • Transfusing blood Prospective ER nurses must complete a nursing degree or diploma program. In Canada, since the late 1990s, the provinces and territories have moved from diploma entry level to baccalaureate entry level for RNs, says the Canadian Nurses Association. Both the United States and Canada require prospective ER nurses to pass the NCLEX-RN exam, which is administered by the National Council of State Boards. RNs receive state licensing in the United States. In Canada

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there is no national license; each province or territory licenses individually based on jurisdiction.

According to Johnson & Johnson’s Discover Nursing, ER nurses are increasingly learning about tech, thanks to electronic medical records and point-of-care barcoding.

ER nurses have more responsibility than ever because of nursing shortages. That means there are plenty of opportunities to become leaders in the field.

ER nurses and other nurses fill a much-needed responsibility in the medical field. A career as an ER nurse can be challenging but very rewarding.

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The Mayo Clinic says the average age of the onset menopause in the United States is 51.

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(Metro) No one wants to see the inside of an emergency room or medical center, but few people avoid occasional visits to the ER. When such situations arise, a topnotch trauma team can make all the difference.

One of the first people patients encounter inside an ER are the nurses who quickly assess life-threatening problems and begin to solve them on the spot. Although nurses can work in hospital emergency rooms, emergency nurses also may work in ambulances, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and other high-stress situations. ER nurses are registered nurses who work closely with doctors to help diagnose, stabilize and manage conditions.

They also liaise between family members and other medical staff and educate patients

(Metro) Menopause is the period of time that occurs 12 months after a woman’s last menstrual cycle. The Mayo Clinic says the average age of the onset menopause in the United States is 51. However, menopause can occur any time between the ages of 45 and 55. Menopause may begin earlier due to cancer treatment, illness or smoking. Currently, there are roughly 37.5 million women in the United States approaching or currently in menopause.

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Sports are the leading cause of youth eye injuries (Metro) Active children have the advantage of being in good physical shape and keeping their weight in check.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say one in five children are considered overweight or obese, but being engaged in a sport or other activity promotes exercise, which can be a good thing for both physical and mental health.

Although playing sports is beneficial for various reasons, there are some inherent risks to participating in them as well. Physical injuries, such as concussions and broken bones, can result from participating in sports. But perhaps surprisingly, eye injuries are quite common among young athletes. Such injuries often do not get the attention with regard to prevention that statistics suggest they warrant.

According to the National Eye Institute, eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children in America. Many eye injuries among school-aged children are attributed to sports. A study published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology that was based on research from Johns Hopkins University, Harvard and other institutions found about 30,000 sports-related eye injuries are treated each year at emergency rooms participating in the Nationwide Emergency Department sample, which

compiles information about millions of emergency room visits to more than 900 hospitals around the country. Data indicates that a large majority of these injuries occurred in people younger than 18, and a sizable number in children younger than 10. The situation is similar in Canada.

‘We believe that sports eye injuries are the largest cause of vision loss in children,’ said Keith Gordon, vice-president of research at CNIB, a Toronto-based nonprofit that provides support services for the visually impaired.

The NEI states that baseball is the sport responsible for the greatest number of eye injuries in children age 14 and younger. Basketball has the highest number of eye injuries for players between the ages of 15 and 24. Other sports that account for a high rate of eye injuries include softball, soccer and cycling.

Players, parents and coaches must realize that, ac-

cording to the Coalition to Prevent Sports Eye Injuries, 90 percent of sports-related eye injuries can be avoided with the use of protective eyewear.

Protective eyewear is often made of strong polycarbonate, which is 10 times more impact-resistant than other plastics. All children who play sports should wear protective eyewear, warn sports medicine experts. However, currently many youth sports leagues do not require the use of such protection, making it the responsibility of parents

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and coaches to enforce this important safety protocol.

Protecting eyes when playing sports is of paramount importance for athletes of all ages. More information about sports-related activities and protective eyewear is available at Vision Council of America (www. thevisioncouncil.org) and Prevent Blindness America (www.preventblindness.org).

(Metro) Lead is a naturally occurring element found in the earth’s crust that can be toxic to both humans and animals. Lead can be found in air, soil and water, and human exposure to lead can often be traced to human activities, such as the one-time use of leaded gasolines and previous use of lead-based paints in homes.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency notes that lead also may have been used in ceramics, pipes, plumbing materials, and even some cosmetics. Perhaps the most troubling aspect of lead is its potential effect on children.

The still-developing brains and nervous systems of children are more sensitive to the harmful effects of lead because their bodies absorb

more of it than the bodies of adults. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that the use of lead in house paint, on products marketed to children, including toys, and in dishes or cookware was banned in the United States in 1978.

However, lead may still be found on toys imported from countries that have not yet banned lead. In addition, toys and collectibles that were produced prior to the ban in the United States may still contain lead that can be harmful to children and adults. Parents who suspect their children have been exposed to lead can speak with their youngsters’ pediatricians, who may order blood tests to check for lead exposure.

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