Health Briefs TV and Why Increasing Activity Can Save a Life

The World Health Organization reports that physical inactivity is identified as the fourth-leading risk factor for death around the world. Health Briefs TV wants readers to know how to increase daily movement in order to save their life.

It is not too difficult to add movement into the day. Most of us commute to work sitting down in a vehicle or train, then we sit all day at a desk, sit all the way home, sit for dinner and lounge on the couch watching TV until bedtime. But it is not hard to add some movement into the day to reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Below are some suggestions to get started easily.

Spend 30 minutes of a one hour lunch break walking. Walk around the block, around the building, or walk up and down a few flights of stairs if the weather is too cold.

Stand up every hour or two to stretch. Then walk to the break room for something to drink. Walk the long way back to the desk.

Park father away from doors when going to the supermarket or a department store.

Take a family walk after dinner.

The Health Briefs TV show urges readers to find the time during the day and evening to add some movement into lives. It all adds up in the end to a longer and healthier life. 

Heath Briefs TV with Important Facts about the Measles

The measles virus is spreading rapidly from children who caught it at Disneyland. Children in five states and in Mexico are sick from the disease. And all of this could have been prevented. Health Briefs TV shares important facts about the measles and how to prevent it.

It is infectious. Ninety percent of people who are not vaccinated against the measles will get it from someone who is nearby. Babies are most vulnerable because they are too young for the vaccine.

It can kill people of any age who have not been vaccinated.  Complications from the measles such as pneumonia and encephalitis are two such complications that can take a life.

One dose of the vaccine is 95% effective in the prevention of measles.  Two doses is 99% effective. If it is possible that someone was near a person with measles who has not been vaccinated, get a vaccination now. It reduces the change of developing an infection and is certainly more effective then not getting one. Side effects from the measles-mumps-rubella or MMR vaccine are rare, and are not a valid reason to avoid the vaccine. It is the “scare factor” which prevents parents from getting their children vaccinated. Health Briefs TV asks: which is most important—the very minor possibility of the side effects of the MMR vaccine, or a child fighting for its life in the hospital after getting measles from someone who was sick with it? #measles #vaccination #vaccines #children

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Health Briefs TV with an Update for Flu Season

Last year’s flu epidemic left many people seriously ill for longer than necessary. This year, a new strand of the flu virus is active. Health Briefs TV reminds readers how to lower the chance of catching the flu virus and what to do if one thinks they have it.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control report that only 48% of the flu virus samples taken through last month were related to this year’s North American vaccine. While this may be a little alarming, it is imperative to note that this year’s flu shot still provides some level of protection. It covers several strains of the virus, including H1N1 and several strains of influenza B, which is strong match with current viruses. The Health Briefs TV show encourages readers to get the flu shot.

The medical community provides treatments for people who develop flu symptoms that can reduce the severity of the illness and shorten the length of time one is sick at home. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Relenza (zanamivir) lower the flu virus’ ability to reproduce and they are effective on almost all strains of the flu. If symptoms are apparent, visit the doctor for advice and prescribed medications. Have a healthier year.

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Health Briefs TV Shares Infant News

Nothing in this crib will suffocate this beautiful infant

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS is a fatal and devastating problem for many new parents. Yet it can be prevented. Health Briefs TV shares valuable information about how to prevent this heart-breaking concern.

The number one way parents and caretakers can prevent SIDS is to remove blankets, pillows, sheets, soft, crib bumpers, and other loose bedding from cribs as they can cause an infant to suffocate. Other factors which could cause accidental suffocation are keeping soft toys in the crib and sharing a bed with parents. All of these instances are preventable. To avoid a death from SIDS, remove all of the above from anyplace an infant sleeps.

The National Institutes of Health reports that the number of cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome has been reduced by roughly fifty percent since 1993 when it was first publicized. The Health Briefs TV show urges readers to double check the cribs and bassinettes where infants sleep to be sure there is nothing in them which could accidently suffocate the baby. There is nothing more tragic than the loss of a newborn when it could have been prevented.

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