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Distracted Living
For better or worse, today’s preoccupation with new media and technology has changed the way we live and communicate
The Lowdown on Immunizations
Vaccines, also called immunizations, are a hot topic. Nearly everyone has an opinion about their effectiveness and safety, and whether it’s a community responsibility to get or not-get vaccinated.
Before you form your own opinion, it’s important to know the basic facts about how they work and what they protect against.
Go on AlertSF
Sign up online to get San Francisco emergency warnings via wireless text or email
Did you know that San Francisco residents and visitors can get alerts about city emergencies (tsunami warnings, flooding, citywide disaster info, traffic disruptions) sent automatically to their wireless devices and email accounts? Just go online to register for free at www.AlertSF.org, a program of San Francisco’s Department of Emergency Management.
Work a Little, Live a Lot
Research shows that seniors who include a little bit of work in their days are apt to stay healthier
Baja-Style Salmon Tacos
Where Mexican meets Mediterranean
Summer in the Bay Area means great wild salmon. For amazing tacos, throw some on the grill then into whole-wheat tortillas with all the fixings. Mexican flavor meets the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet—fish, whole grains and fresh veggies. What’s not to like?
Ingredients
• 12 ounces salmon fillet, cut into four portions (3 ounces each)
• 4 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas
Ready for Medicare?
You’re almost 65, or perhaps you’re older, and planning to navigate Medicare may seem overwhelming.
Here are answers to a few questions to help you get started.
Emergency Room or Urgent Care Center
Bumps, burns, fevers, falls. Stuff happens! And sometimes, that stuff is serious enough to require quick medical attention.
It can be difficult to determine the best response in the face of a sudden medical situation. Should you call 9-1-1? Go to the nearest emergency room (ER)? Visit a after hours or urgent care center? Or wait for an appointment to open up at your doctor’s office?
In the face of any medical emergency that you consider potentially life-threatening, always dial 9-1-1 immediately.
The Doctor Decision
Your main doctor is the coordinator of your general care; the quarterback of your medical team. Often called a primary care physician – or PCP – your doctor should be someone you trust, like and feel comfortable with.
If you’re looking for a new PCP – or looking to change the one you have – you might not know how to find a good match out of the many options available to you.
Boost Your Memory
Promote brain health and challenge your mind
If you’ve ever forgotten a familiar person’s name or important items on your to-do list, why shrug it off? Medical experts recommend taking steps to improve your memory.
Pack a Food-Safe Picnic
Now that the weather is warming up, eating out—as in out of doors—is an increasingly attractive option. Here are some tips to help safeguard your munchies and protect your picnic crew from food-borne illness.
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