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Pledge for Healthier Children Now!
Health is wealth! 
This banner says it all!
I love kids and I want to see more of them each day – happily playing because of healthy living. I’m not a parent yet and my youngest sister is already in Grade 5 (Yeah, sorry. I forgot her age and I’m too lazy to compute. All I know is her birthday and grade.) but it does not hinder me from joining this campaign. I have already posted my pledge about introducing healthy foods to children such as vegetables and fresh milk. As a matter of fact, I’m interested to feeding program and would love to join if there’s any.
Let’s build a healthy and wealthy nation through this precious children and us, concerned citizens. Help me spread the word! Visit Palamantasan and drop by the Pledge Tree for your pledges!
Recognizing the Signs of Drug Addiction
People do not realize how easy it is to become addicted to a drug. Sometimes, all it takes is to try a drug once before you are hooked. This is true for all addictions, but especially true for illegal drugs and some prescription drugs. If you know someone that is addicted to drugs, or you suspect they may be addicted to drugs, there are a few things you can do to help them recover from their addiction.
The first thing you need to do is look for signs that they are addicted. Sometimes, a person who has been taking drugs will have larger pupils than normal, saggy skin, or have an unusual smell. There are also signs in their behaviors, such as being paranoid, angry, asking to borrow money often, or trying to hide where they are going or what they are doing. It is important to recognize the sign of drug addiction, so that the person can get the help they need before it is too late.
Once you have confirmed your suspicions that a person is addicted to drugs, you need to talk to them about getting help. People will do anything to get their fix, so they may seem compliant at first, but do not fall for excuses or delays. People have a much easier time recovering the shorter time they have been on drugs.
One treatment suggestion that has been very successful for many is residential drug treatment centers. A person who enters a treatment center will undergo an intensive detox program and counseling to modify their behavior. Drugs have a physical effect on the body, so it is important to get treatment as soon as possible. Brain cells are killed every time drugs are used and they can have a devastating mental ability effect. Seek help before it is too late.
Health Conditions like Diabetes May Lead You to Need a Hearing Aid
You may think a person needs a hearing aid as a result of age or damage to the ear from high-pitched sounds, but there are other factors. On April 7, 2010, in honor of World Health Day, Miracle-Ear announced three other causes. Rebecca Younk, an audiologist with the company, said cancer, arthritis, and diabetes can all contribute to onset of hearing loss.
According to Younk, treatments for cancer, including chemotherapy and radiation, may damage hearing if the radiation field includes the ears. When an individual suffers from arthritis, the joints can swell, causing blood vessels to compress and restricting the blood flow. An inadequate supply of blood to the inner ear can damage hearing. While the damage may not be reversible, a hearing aid may compensate for it. According to the National Institutes of Health, hearing loss is approximately twice as likely to occur in adults who have diabetes when compared to adults who don’t have it. The disease may negatively impact hearing by causing damage to the blood vessels and nerves located in the inner ear.
People who have one of these diseases may want to get their hearing tested to determine whether or not damage has occurred and, if it has, whether or not a hearing aid may help. If possible, Younk suggested patients with cancer have their hearing checked before treatment begins and again at the end of treatment. Hearing tests can be important for all individuals. The Better Hearing Institute reports over 65% of people with hearing loss are under the age of 65. In the United States, over six million individuals between 18 and 44 have hearing loss. Even school-age kids can need a hearing aid. Approximately one and a half million U.S. children have hearing loss.
