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Thursday, September 26, 2024   Tired, Achy Eyes Are your eyes tired, dry, or achy? A big culprit can be intense use, like too much screen time. Learn ways to find relief. (From NIH News in Health) Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Discover how to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight. (From NIH’s NIDDK) Blood Test Predicts 30-year Cardiovascular Disease Risks for Women Researchers found that a blood test to measure levels of three compounds could predict a woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease decades later. (From NIH Research Matters) Preventing Falls and Fractures in Older Adults The risk of falling increases with age. Find out what you can do to help prevent falls. (From NIH’s NIA) Asian-Language Resources for Conditions of the Bones, Joints, Muscles, and Skin Check out these health publications in Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. (From NIH’s NIAMS)

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