We are now in the midst of summer and the high temperatures are a
reminder of that! It seems we spend a lot of time here in Michigan
wishing for warmer days when we are struggling with temperatures in the
teens, and then when our summer arrives, we wish for cooler temperatures
when the thermometer hits the upper 80s! Are we
ever satisfied?
As the summer temperatures rise, there are some important safety measures you should take if you are going to be outside a lot. Children, senior citizens, athletes and people who work outside for a living are the most susceptible to heat conditions that can be life-threatening. This month our cover feature discusses some of the most common heat-related illnesses that can occur and the steps you should take to avoid ending up in an emergency room. Please read this life-saving article by Heather Ashare with Dr. Jayant Sanghvi which begins on page 6.
The headlines were all over the news this past few weeks about the incidence of diabetes among Americans. A recent health report stated that nearly 24% of Americans are either diabetic or in a pre-diabetic state. That is 1-in-4 people. As you know, diabetes is responsible for many other conditions including diabetic retinopathy – a very serious eye disease which can lead to blindness. If you are diabetic, or have family members or friends who are, be sure to read this article to understand the importance of regular eye examines to avoid or treat this serious
condition. You can find it on page 11.
If you are one of the lucky people traveling to Beijing, China in August to attend the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, there are some important health guidelines you should know about before traveling overseas. Dr. Jeffrey Band, medical director of the InterHealth Travel Medicine Program at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, provides us with 16 health and safety tips for keeping your trip enjoyable. His helpful information is located on page 13.
Summertime flies by here in Michigan, especially after the July 4th holiday. So, be sure to make the most of it! And don’t forget to look for our special 2nd Annual Children’s Health Edition of Health & Leisure Magazine next month. It will be filled with very useful information for children of all ages and the parents who love them!
We wish you all a happy and healthy summer!
ever satisfied?
As the summer temperatures rise, there are some important safety measures you should take if you are going to be outside a lot. Children, senior citizens, athletes and people who work outside for a living are the most susceptible to heat conditions that can be life-threatening. This month our cover feature discusses some of the most common heat-related illnesses that can occur and the steps you should take to avoid ending up in an emergency room. Please read this life-saving article by Heather Ashare with Dr. Jayant Sanghvi which begins on page 6.
The headlines were all over the news this past few weeks about the incidence of diabetes among Americans. A recent health report stated that nearly 24% of Americans are either diabetic or in a pre-diabetic state. That is 1-in-4 people. As you know, diabetes is responsible for many other conditions including diabetic retinopathy – a very serious eye disease which can lead to blindness. If you are diabetic, or have family members or friends who are, be sure to read this article to understand the importance of regular eye examines to avoid or treat this serious
condition. You can find it on page 11.
If you are one of the lucky people traveling to Beijing, China in August to attend the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, there are some important health guidelines you should know about before traveling overseas. Dr. Jeffrey Band, medical director of the InterHealth Travel Medicine Program at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, provides us with 16 health and safety tips for keeping your trip enjoyable. His helpful information is located on page 13.
Summertime flies by here in Michigan, especially after the July 4th holiday. So, be sure to make the most of it! And don’t forget to look for our special 2nd Annual Children’s Health Edition of Health & Leisure Magazine next month. It will be filled with very useful information for children of all ages and the parents who love them!
We wish you all a happy and healthy summer!
