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Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that develops in the moist areas between your toes and sometimes on other parts of your foot. Athlete’s foot usually causes itching, stinging and burning.Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is the most common type of fungal infection. It’s closely related to other fungal infections such as ringworm and [...]
Exercise and Arthritis »
Exercise and Arthritis By: James Elliott Turner II, Breathitt Co. Health Department Many people with arthritis believe that they should avoid exercising for fear of doing further damage to their joints. Research has shown that exercise is, in fact, an important tool in helping to control arthritis and can actually help alleviate many symptoms and [...]
Prevention Saves Lives »
There are many things we can do to reduce our risk of cancer and other diseases. Here are 5 lifestyle choices that will help you stay healthy as possible. 1.) Don’t use tobacco. Say no to tobacco products, including chewing tobacco. This is the single most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer [...]
Building a Healthier Breathitt County Oct. 2011 »
Building A Healthier Breathitt Co. One Step At A Time By: James Elliott Turner II, Breathitt Co. Health Department Nature’s Best Nature offers many sweet choices for eating well: juicy red cherries, plump purple plums, and orange, luscious tangerines, just to name a few. In fact, all fruits fit into a colorful and healthy diet. [...]
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Teen Drug Use The following behaviors can be warning signs of problems related to alcohol or other drug use. Physical • • • • • • • Emotional • • • • • • • • • Family Relationships • • • • • • • • • • • • School Activities • • [...]
Tips for a safe camping adventure »
Building A Healthier Breathitt Co. One Step At A TimeBy: James Elliott Turner, Breathitt Co. Health DepartmentTips for a safe camping adventurePacking Basics: Before you leave, pack these few important things to make your trip more comfortable and safe:1. map of the area 2. compass or GPS (learn how to use it beforehand) 3. cell [...]
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By: James Elliott Turner II Alcohol “The Social Drug” Alcohol is a ‘social’ drug that affects people in different ways. Recommended limits to reduce health risks from drinking vary. The size of a ‘standard’ drink also varies according to the type of alcohol. Heavy drinkers and ‘binge drinkers’ risk serious alcohol-related harm. Drinking alcohol during [...]
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Building A Healthier Breathitt Co. One Step At A Time Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that develops in the moist areas between your toes and sometimes on other parts of your foot. Athlete’s foot usually causes itching, stinging and burning.Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is the most common type of fungal infection. It’s [...]
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By: James Elliott Turner, II Help your Child Have A Healthy Relationship With Food Don’t make offhand comments about people’s body size and shape. This means your own body, your children’s bodies and other people’s bodies. Don’t be too controlling about food. Have some treats and don’t make a big deal about it. Don’t [...]
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Breathitt County Health Department James Elliott Turner, Health Educator ALCOHOL FACT SHEET The younger you are when you start drinking, the more likely you are to have a problem with alcohol. College students spend more on alcohol than on textbooks. One 12 ounce beer = 5 ounce glass of wine = 1 ½ shots of [...]
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