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El número de casos nuevos de gripe aumentó en un 10 por ciento recientemente, según el Departamento de Salud del Estado de Nueva York. La actividad de la gripe en el estado se ha extendido durante siete semanas consecutivas.   Do you need a flu shot? Everyone over the age of 6 months should have a flu shot every year. It is especially important for: Children under 5 Seniors over 65 People with certain health conditions, including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, HIV/AIDS, and cancer Caregivers   When should you have a flu shot? You can have a flu shot any time during flu season. Flu season can last from October to

Bladder training is a way to teach your bladder to empty on schedule, and it is an important part of improving bladder control. To train your bladder: Keep Track: For a few days, write down all the times you use the bathroom. Set a Schedule: Based on how often you’ve been going, set a schedule with equal intervals between bathroom trips and stick to it. For example, every 45 minutes or every 60 minutes. Gradually increase the time between trips: Try adding 15 minutes between trips until that time gap feels comfortable. Then, try adding 15 more minutes. Over time, you may

It’s normal to feel anxious or depressed during winter. If you feel this way, you are not alone. The “winter blues” often don’t last very long. But in some cases, they can turn into a more serious problem. Visit your doctor if: You feel guilty, useless, or helpless Your feelings get in the way of school or work You are thinking of death or suicide Your doctor may recommend: Lifestyle changes Medication Counseling or a combination of the above If you have a chronic health condition, it’s important to visit your doctor. Getting help for the “winter blues” can help improve your physical

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) damages lung tissue, making breathing difficult. Smoking is a common cause of COPD. Diagnosing COPD properly is the first step toward treatment. If your primary care provider (PCP) suspects you may have COPD, your PCP may recommend one of the following: Spirometry Measures how well lungs function by having patients blow into a machine. Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Measures oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood through a blood test. Chest X-ray Helps a PCP detect diseases that may lead to or worsen COPD. CT scan Helps detect COPD and find out whether surgery is necessary. If you are diagnosed

Showing a little kindness each day can turn every child into a superhero, making home, school, and the community a more caring and happier place to be. From the living room to the classroom, children who are kind have the biggest superpower of all — the ability to change the world. Small Acts of Kindness that Make a Big Difference What may seem like a small act of kindness can made all the difference in someone’s day. Here are some simple ways children can show kindness to others: Sharing toys Making new friends Donating gently used clothes and toys Thanking someone in