Imperial Valley News Center
Cancer caregivers, remember to take care of yourself
- Details
- Written by Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Imperial, California - If you're a caregiver for a person who is going through cancer treatment, you're probably giving your all to them as they endure it.
Diabetes and depression: Coping with the two conditions
- Details
- Written by M. Regina Castro, M.D.
Rochester, Minnesota - If you have diabetes - either type 1 or type 2 - you have an increased risk of developing depression. And if you're depressed, you may have a greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that diabetes and depression can be treated together. And effectively managing one can have a positive effect on the other.
Fitness for less: Low-cost ways to shape up
- Details
- Written by Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, Arizona - If the only thing keeping you from starting a fitness program is the cost of a gym membership, here's good news. You don't need to join a gym to take physical activity seriously. Plenty of low-cost alternatives can help you get fit without breaking your budget. These tips can help you get started.
Warfarin diet: What foods should I avoid?
- Details
- Written by Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D.
Imperial, California - Warfarin is a blood-thinning medication that helps treat and prevent blood clots. There is no specific warfarin diet. However, certain foods and beverages can make warfarin less effective in preventing blood clots. It's important to pay attention to what you eat while taking warfarin.
Chronic stress puts your health at risk
- Details
- Written by Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, Arizona - Your body is hard-wired to react to stress in ways meant to protect you against threats from predators and other aggressors. Such threats are rare today, but that doesn't mean that life is free of stress.
NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the Recent Terrorist Attack in Iraq
- Details
- Written by White House
Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s abhorrent ISIL attack in Diyala Province which purposefully and viciously targeted Iraqi civilians celebrating the Eid ul-Fitr holiday to mark the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. This latest attack is yet another painful example of the atrocities that the terrorist group ISIL continues to perpetrate against the people of Iraq.
Page 3080 of 3785