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Arethra Franklin Hospitalized

Last month you may have heard “Queen of Soul” Arethra Franklin was hospitalized with a mystery condition. The reason behind her admission was most likely due to an allergic reaction to antibiotics resulting in a dangerously low platelet count.

The reaction triggered a rash-like skin outbreak that her Doctor described as "superficial capillary bleeding" but he said it was not related to Franklin's hypertension, a condition that the singer is well known to suffer from. Franklin was released in time to celebrate her 62nd birthday with friends and family in her Detroit-area home.

The story illustrates the importance of keeping a record of all the medications you ever take so that in the future doctors can know what is safe for you. Medication records are one of the great features of MyNetRecord.

 Quote

Silence is a text easy to misread.
A. A. Attanasio, 'The Eagle and the Sword'

Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it.
Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862)

 2min with Hippocrates

Check Your Skin

Skin cancers can be deadly so detecting them early is vital. A yearly skin examination by a doctor is recommended however you should also perform self-examination once a month. Fairer skinned people have a much higher risk of skin cancer, but no one should avoid checking themselves thoroughly.

The three main types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. The key feature to look out for is a new growth or any skin change, hence the need to do checkups regularly.

Here are a few pointers for a self examination. It’s a lot easier (and more fun) if you get a partner to help you do it. What you'll need: a bright light; a full-length mirror; a hand mirror; two chairs or stools; a blow-dryer.

Examine head and face, using one or both mirrors. Use blow-dryer to inspect scalp. Check hands, including nails. In full-length mirror, examine elbows, arms, underarms. Focus on neck, chest, and torso. Women: Check under breasts. With back to the mirror, use hand mirror to inspect back of neck, shoulders, upper arms, back, buttocks, legs.
Sitting down, check legs and feet, including soles, heels, and nails. Use hand mirror to examine genitals.

Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is especially hard to stop once it has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body. But it can be readily treated in its earliest stages.

Most people have a number of brownish spots on their skin - freckles, birthmarks, moles. Almost all such spots are normal, but some may be skin cancers. Key warning signs of melanoma are irregularities in shape, edges, color, and size.

For more information on what to look for go to http://www.skincancer.org/self_exam/look_for.php

 Your Health

Sleeping Personality

Did you know that the main position you sleep in is thought to be a subconscious body language that reflects your inner traits? Here is a list of the most commonly identified sleeping positions and the percentage(%) of people who sleep that way. See if any of these apply to you.

Fetal Position (41%) Curled up on your side, holding the pillow. The most popular position, this one was favored by 51% of the women in the study. These sleepers are said to be shy and sensitive, though they may present a tough exterior to the world.

Soldier Position (8%) Flat on your back with arms at your sides. Indicates a quiet and reserved personality who sets high standards.

Starfish Position (5%) Lying on your back with arms and legs outstretched. Indicates a good listener who makes friends easily, but prefers not to be the center of attention.

Freefall Position (7%) Flat on your stomach with arms at the head or ears. Indicates a brash and gregarious exterior who may inwardly be nervous and sensitive to criticism.

Log Position (15%) On your side with legs outstretched and arms at your sides. Indicates a social, easygoing personality.

Yearner Position (13%) Similar to the log, but with arms outstretched. Said to indicate a suspicious and cynical personality.

 Lifestyle Tip

Variety the Spice of Life

Are you feeling worn down by the daily grind? Don’t forget to do something spontaneous for yourself to add some spice to your life. Forget about how tired you are after work and do something unplanned to break your routine. Call up that cutie from accounting and go out for drinks. Or take another route on your drive home to change your outlook.

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 Just for Fun

• Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
• Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
• When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're down there.
• You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from roller coaster.
• It's frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.
• Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician.
• Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.

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