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Five-minute health tipswith a big payoffA ew little things you can do each day may have a big impact on your amilyshealth and sa ety. Try these tips rom the Centers or Disease Control andPrevention (CDC):

Buckle up. Make sure everyone is securely buckled in every time you get into avehicle. Kids should ride in the correct sa ety or booster seats or their age andsize. Its the law, and it lowers the risk o serious injury or death i theres an accident.

Wash hands. Scrubbing with soap and running water or 20 seconds is one othe best ways to avoid getting sick or spreading germs. Do so be ore you eat or

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Ask the doctorMichael Rosen, M.D., a national medical executive withHealth Solutions Group, is board certifed in internal medicine and hematology.

Q Ive had headaches oryears. What are somepossible causes? How can Ifnd relie ?

More than 45 million Americanshave chronic headaches.

Tension headaches typically causea dull, aching, constant pain that

a ects both sides o the head. Theyreo ten related to emotional stress.Eye or muscle strain also can lead totension headaches.

Migraines can cause a throbbingpain that may a ect one side o thehead. Be ore the headache begins,a person may see ashing lights orother visual disturbances. Stress,sleep problems, hormonal changes,ca eine and certain oods or ood

What you were doing when youfrst noticed your headache

What you ate or drank be oreit started

What you did to treat yourheadache and whether it helped

Share this in ormation with your

doctor. It may help identi y whattriggers your headaches and guidediagnosis and treatment.

Your doctor may recommend

changes in li estyle. For example,quitting smoking may make it easierto manage headaches. Regularexercise also can be help ul. Itsimportant to talk with your doctorbe ore beginning a new exerciseprogram however


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Antidepressants

Outsmartingpossible side effectsAntidepressants can be help ulin easing depression even i itssevere. But, these drugs may causeunpleasant side e ects or some

people. I this happens to you:

Tell your doctor. It may bepossible to change your dosage ortype o medicine so that the sidee ects lessen or go away.

Constipation. With your doctorsOK, exercise every day, and makebran cereal, vegetables and ruit apart o your daily diet.

Blurred vision. This symptomusually is temporary. But, tell yourdoctor about any vision changes.

Headache. Ask your doctorbe ore taking a pain reliever or


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For retired pastor Steward Frazierlki i h i i hi li li

Success story

Taking illness in stride

Support whenyou need it

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give his body a rest. But, it didntend there. Shortly therea ter, hedeveloped severe high bloodpressure, which led to a stroke.

Frazier physically weathered all othese conditions. But, mentally andemotionally, he was exhausted. Hebecame depressed and suicidal,

eeling there was no hope.

Thank ully, Frazier had the strength toreach out or help. Hed relied on theUnitedHealthcare network medicalteam to assist with his physicalillnesses. So, he turned to the network

once again to fnd help or his mentalhealth. A person with a chronicmedical condition needs a goodmedical team, not just one specialist,he says. What helped me was having

a medical team with my primaryphysician directing my medical care.

He was admitted to the hospital,where he was treated or depression.A ter a week, he was no longersuicidal and returned home The

known in a long time and, best oall, he began to walk daily.

Rising to the challenge

At about the time the workshopended, Fraziers wi e, a marathonrunner, challenged him to walkwith her in a 5K race. He took herchallenge, trained daily or eightweeks and was able to fnish the5K about 3 miles.

Even be ore the race, Frazier noticedan overall improvement in his health.My body got stronger, my mind was

ocused and my spirit was upli ted,

he says. Medication side e ects andnumbness in my eet rom the strokesubsided, and I continued walking.

Tell your inspiring story Have you experienced a personalhealth or wellness victory? Sharingyour success can help others insimilar situations. Tell us your story at

www.uhc.com/YourStory. If your story


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Youre the best gi t you could evergive your children. So, let them knowhow much you care or them withthese tips:

1. Show lots of love. Hug yourchildren o ten, starting when theyrein ants. As they grow older, applaud

their accomplishments. A ectionand praise can help you build astrong relationship and give yourchild a positive sense o sel -worth.

2. Set a good example. Littleeyes see all you do, rom how youtreat their mother to how you handleli es problems.

3. Interact. Spending time togethershows kids theyre important.Occasionally, that might mean givingup some o your activities. Justremember the value o spending timewith your kids. Childhood happensonly once there are no do overs

wrong. Begin when theyre young,and do so o ten. Really listen, too. Thishelps build trust, which will encourageyour kids to listen when you o erguidance as they grow older.

5. Discipline with love. Theright kind o discipline helps

children learn limits. Teach your kidsthat actions have consequences.Reward good behavior. When theydont do things as youd expect,control your emotions. Never yell at

or hit them.

6. Be a teacher. Look or waysto help children learn li e lessons.For example, you can encourage

young children to dress themselvesor pick up toys. This helps thembecome sel -su fcient. Talk witholder kids about alcohol, drugs andpeer pressure. Gradually give themchances to make decisions. Thishelps prepare them or adulthood

Mens health

Six ways to be an awesome dad


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One moment, youre all good thebest riend, husband, wi e or partner.Then, o ten without warning, youreall bad the villain in a relationshipthat seems to be spinning out ocontrol. Youre accused o things

you never did or said. Unpredictableemotional swings and intense,irrational rages seem to control therelationship. You eel like yourealways walking on eggshells, never

quite sure when the next storm willblow in.

It can be like this i youre in arelationship with someone who

has borderline personality disorder(BPD), a condition marked byextremely unstable emotions. Ita ects about 2 percent o adults,mostly women. Coping with thesudden changes in mood andbehavior can be di fcult even

Unstable sel -image

Suicide attempts or threatso sel -injury

O ten, BPD is associated with

other mental disorders, such asdepression. So, its important or aperson who has these symptomsto seek the help o a mental healthpro essional. Treatment may consist

o long-term counseling, medicationand support groups. Familymembers and riends can help, too.

Living with borderlinepersonality disorder

Discover moreFor more information aboutborderline personality disorder, visitthe National Alliance on Mental Illnessonline at www.nami.org .


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Quiz: Are you smartabout kids health?Pop quizzes usually are a surprisesprung on children. But, heres aquiz about kids or moms, dadsand grandparents.

Q. When should you startcleaning childrens teeth?

A. Wipe teeth daily with a clean,damp cloth as soon as the frst toothappears. Change to a so t-bristledtoothbrush as more teeth come in.Use a pea-sized amount o uoride

toothpaste once children are ages2 years and older. Supervise thebrushing, and teach children to spitthe toothpaste out.

Q. How long should kids washtheir hands? A. About 20 seconds or two timesthrough Happy Birthday. Teachthem to scrub o ten with soap andrunning water, especially a ter usingthe bathroom and be ore eating

Q. How much exercise dokids need?A. Medical experts recommendthat children ages 6 to 17 yearsexercise at least an hour every day.Bike rides, sports and amily walksall quali y.

Q. How many diseases canvaccines help prevent? A. Children can be vaccinated against14 diseases, including potentially

li e-threatening conditions suchas diphtheria, whooping coughand tetanus. For an immunizationschedule, visit the Centers or DiseaseControl and Prevention online at

www.cdc.gov/vaccines .

Q. Are vaccines safe? A. Yes. Extensive research has oundthat vaccines are sa e, and scientifcstudies dont support a link betweenvaccines and developmental


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