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Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022

The Healthy Geezer

By Fred Cicetti
Body piercings have become more prevalent in the last 25 years, but they are certainly not new. People in most cultures have pierced themselves for thousands of years. The mummified remains of a human in Egypt were pierced more than 5,000 years ago. Body piercings are also mentioned in the Bible.
Men's & Women's Health
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022

The Healthy Geezer

By Fred Cicetti
Carbohydrates are the most important source of energy for your body. Your digestive system changes carbohydrates into blood sugar (glucose). Your body uses up the glucose and stores any extra sugar for when you need it. A healthy diet should include good carbs.
Men's & Women's Health
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022

The Healthy Geezer

By Fred Cicetti
In addition to swelling and discoloration, pink eye also makes your eyes itch and water. Often, you feel like you have sand or an eyelash caught in your eye. The infection clouds your vision. When you sleep, a crust forms on your eye and makes it difficult to open.
Family
Sunday, July 31, 2022

The Healthy Geezer

By Fred Cicetti
There are a number of things that you can do to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease and heart failure. For starters, you should keep the following levels down: body weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, sugar, alcohol and salt. Exercise regularly.
Family
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

The Healthy Geezer

By Fred Cicetti
It’s important to talk with your doctor before you take mineral pills, especially if you take prescription medicines, have any health problems or are elderly. Taking too much of a mineral can cause problems with some medical tests or interfere with drugs you’re taking.
Family
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The Healthy Geezer

By Fred Cicetti
• Negative thoughts can sneak into your mind and, before you know it, you’re focused upon them. The first step is to identify a negative thought so you can cast it away. The best way I know to label a thought is to ask yourself if thinking it makes you feel lousy.
Family
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Risk and prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

By Fred Cicetti
SIDS is the leading cause of death in children between a month and a year old. Most SIDS deaths occur in children between 2 months and 4 months of age. There are 1,600 SIDS deaths in the United States each year. Unsafe sleeping practices may cause more than 80 percent of deaths.
Men's & Women's Health
Thursday, May 19, 2022

The Healthy Geezer

By Fred Cicetti
Normally, an electrical signal spreads from the top of your to produce heat that destroys the heart tissue. Studies have shown that RF energy is safe and effective. However, the energy used in the procedure can come from extreme cold (cryoablation) or lasers.
Men's & Women's Health
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022

THE HEALTHY GEEZER

By Fred Cicetti
About half of all cancer patients receive some type of radiation therapy, which uses ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. This therapy can be delivered from machines outside your body or from radioactive material inserted into your body.
Seniors
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022

The Healthy Geezer

By Fred Cicetti
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that affects people when they don’t get enough sunlight. Remember the John Denver lyrics: “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy ... Sunshine almost always makes me high.” Psychiatrists often recommend that, if you are depressed, you should spend a half-hour a day in the sun.

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