Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

Have you taken this easy step for better health? 12/11/2014 Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser. Health News myhealthfinder Health Services Health Topics A to Z Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu shot (vaccine) every year to help prevent seasonal flu. Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself from the flu. And here are 3 more reasons to get a flu shot every year: The flu spreads easily from person to person. When you get the flu shot, you don’t just protect yourself — you also protect everyone around you. The flu shot doesn’t give you the flu. Most people don’t have any side effects after getting the flu shot. The seasonal flu vaccine is covered under health care reform. Depending on your insurance plan, you may be able to get the flu shot at no cost to you. Tip: Help everyone you know protect themselves from the flu this year — forward this email to your friends and family! Read about protecting yourself from seasonal flu. healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/11/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Almost All U.S. Teens Are Sleep Deprived, Study Finds 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST Too-early school start times are one big factor, experts say Almost Half of U.S. Kids Suffer Traumatic Stress, Study Shows 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST Teaching adults in their lives how to heal may be best first step, researchers say The Pill Remains Most Common Method of Birth Control, U.S. Report Shows 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST But long-acting IUDs are gaining in popularity, experts note New Treatment Shows Promise in Younger Breast Cancer Patients: Study 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST Suppressing the ovaries and adding an anti-estrogen drug reduced recurrence in premenopausal women For Young Kids, Too Little Sleep Linked to Later Obesity 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST Sleep issues, such as sleep apnea, also associated with excess weight, study finds Health Tip: Handle Emotions in a Healthy Way 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST Don't let them get the best of you Raised Asthma Risk Seen for Toddlers Who Share Bed With Parents 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST But researchers weren't able to show why the association was found Health Tip: Seniors, Focus on Nutrient-Dense Foods 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST Eat plenty of fruit and veggies Gout Attacks More Common at Night: Study 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST Dehydration, lower body temp, or hormonal shifts may be to blame, expert says Health Highlights: Dec. 11, 2014 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST One-Fifth of Americans Have Medical Debt: Report EPA Issues New Rule for Certain Chemicals in Paints, Glues /div This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .