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Health Beat Teen Talk: Keeping It Positive It can be hard to teach adolescents about important health issues-especially if you use scare tactics to discourage them from drinking or smoking. A recent study found that young people have greater difficulty learning from warnings and negative messages. To encourage healthy behaviors, you're better off promoting their beneﬁts. Here are three examples of how to discourage drinking and smoking in a positive way. 1 2 Americans are living healthier, longer: A recent study suggests that Americans can expect two more years of good health than they could a generation ago. The study, which aimed to measure quality-adjusted life expectancy, found that Americans are healthier than ever, with older adults reporting more energy and less trouble with basic functions like walking. 4| SUMMER 2014 YOU'LL PLAY BETTER. Athletes who don't drink have more energy and improved reaction times, and nonsmoking athletes have healthier lungs, bones and joints. Tools HOLD YOUR PLACE IN LINE. ONLINE. What should you do when you need emergency care but your symptoms are not life-threatening? Visit mycch.com to schedule a projected treatment time and wait in the comfort of your own home. Question Corner Should we drive our car or take an ambulance to the hospital? It depends. For lifethreatening conditions (heart attack, head injuries) or in cases where moving a patient could cause additional injuries, calling 911 is best. It's also a good idea to call an ambulance if a hospital isn't nearby or if traffic conditions could make it difficult to get immediate access to emergency medical attention. For injuries that are minor (think sprains or stomach pains) but still require medical attention, it's safe to drive a loved one to the hospital. If you're hurt, it is never a good idea to get behind the wheel. Call a friend or a relative or err on the side of caution and dial 911. PHOTOGRAPHY BY THINKSTOCK A look at life expectancy in the United States and other countries: * Japan: 83 * Canada: 82 * United Kingdom: 80 * United States: 79 * Mexico: 75 * China: 72 * Russia: 69 * India: 65 YOU'LL LOOK BETTER. Nonsmokers have clearer skin and whiter teeth. Nondrinkers have better weight control and more-nourished hair, skin and nails. 3 More HEALTHY YEARS YOU'LL BE HEALTHIER. Refraining from drinking and smoking reduces your risk for cancer and many other health conditions. http://www.mycch.com

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Health Beat
Tiny Miracle
No Stone Left Unturned
A Confident Choice
Heart Smart

Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2014