Health Factoids

Interesting Factoids
People with asthma may be especially sensitive to foods and beverages that contain sulfites.
Diabetes PHD is a free online site that can help you calculate and lower your risk for diabetes and other health conditions linked to diabetes. www.diabetes.org/diabetesphd/default.jsp
Neighborhoods with lots of trees, plants, and grass encourage people to walk more.
Weight training can stem the muscle loss people experience with age, usually beginning in their forties for women and in their sixties for men.
People who have lots of contact with family, friends, and neighbors had memory loss at less than half the rate of those who are socially isolated according to one study.
If you need help remembering to take a daily medication, then send yourself a pop-up note through your e-mail or daily planner.
Overuse of antibiotics can cause clostridium difficile which is an infection in the "gut" that can require additional medicine.
The largest number of trauma deaths in children is due to vehicle accidents.
Hy-Vee and Wal-Mart both have $4 prescriptions and 3 month supplies of those $4 medications for only $10!
Physical activity increases the "good" and lowers the "bad" blood cholesterol levels.
Food poisoning is one of the most common causes of nausea and vomiting.
General Health Clinic encourages you to speak with your healthcare professional with questions or concerns. The Clinic welcomes most major insurances along with Medicare and Medicaid. Payments by cash, credit cards, and debit cards are accepted. The clinic is located at the junction of highways 148 and JJ in Hopkins, Missouri. The clinic will be open Saturday, January 10 and Saturday, January 24. Appointments can be made by calling 660-778-3209.