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Mystery Photo - Answer
Yesterday we brought back the Mystery Photo contest. It was a little tougher this time around. We had some great guesses, but only one correct answer.
The answer to this week’s Mystery Photo is - Prescription medication in a pill bottle.
This photo goes hand-in-hand with Poison Prevention Week. Just over half the poison exposures reported to poison control centers are with children under six. Pain relievers as well as cough and cold medications are often the main culprits. The safest place to store medicine is out of the sight and reach of children.
Thank you for posting your answers on Twitter and Facebook . Be on the look out for our next Mystery Photo contest.
Mystery Photo is Back!
A few of our followers have requested we post a new mystery photo this week. We’ve listened to your requests, and we’re posting a new one today.
Since we have not posted a mystery photo in a while, here is a refresher. The photo is always associated with primary care physicians or Central Ohio Primary Care itself. The photo is doctored (pun intended) to make it somewhat difficult to answer.
Here is today’s mystery photo:
If you think you have the answer, leave a comment on Twitter or Facebook . We will post the answer tomorrow morning at 9am.
Watch That “2:30 Feeling” Disappear
By Mike Podesta
We’ve all had that “2:30 Feeling.” I admit it, I once broke down and used a 5 Hour Energy drink. It’s a short term fix with a lot of caffeine. I have tried limiting my caffeine intake and have sought natural ways to end that “2:30 Feeling.”
The best way to end that dreaded feeling? Eat healthy meals and get the proper amount of sleep. It sounds like a no-brainer. It is as easy as it sounds. I work four, 10 hour days at Central Ohio Primary Care. I am in charge of social media and processing refunds for the company. This means, there is a lot of sitting down and staring at a computer. It may sound great to have three days off but if you don’t get the proper amount rest and nutrition, you will be dragging most of the week.
My work day starts at 7:00AM and ends at 5:30PM. When my work day ends, it doesn’t mean my schedule of responsibilities are over. My next schedule is from 5:30PM until 10:00PM. That is the time I try to get everything accomplished before going to bed. Are there times I push it to 10:15PM? Sure. But maintaining a schedule is key.
My third schedule is my sleep schedule. I go to bed at 10:00PM and wake up at 6:00AM. When the alarm goes off at 6, of course I am still a little tired but after a shower and a healthy breakfast I am ready to go. I’ve had a solid eight hours of sleep.
To avoid that sluggish, drowsy feeling in the afternoon, I have another healthy snack. It usually consists of a banana or an orange and I take a walk. Sitting at the computer several hours a day can make you a bit drowsy. Make sure you get up and walk around throughout the day.
Once you have a routine and stick with it, you will be surprised how quickly that “2:30 Feeling” goes away.
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*Please remember, any application of the techniques, ideas, and suggestions in this document is at the reader’s sole discretion and risk. Always consult your physician or health care professional before performing any new routine or regimen.
Answer: National Sleep Awareness Week - What am I?
Good morning everyone! We had a lot of correct answers both on Facebook and Twitter for our “What am I?” question of the day. The correct answer is: Sleep Apnea.
Sleep Apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep.
Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur five to 30 times, or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound.
Sleep Apnea is usually a chronic (ongoing) condition that disrupts your sleep. You often move out of deep sleep and into light sleep when your breathing pauses or becomes shallow.
This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. Sleep Apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness.
As always, thank you for your participation. If you like what we’re doing, tell your friends to “Like” us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter.
National Sleep Awareness Week - What am I?
In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week, our “What am I?” question will deal with sleeping disorders. Let’s see if you can figure this one out.
I am a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep.
Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur five to30 times,or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound.
I am usually a chronic (ongoing) condition that disrupts your sleep. You often move out of deep sleep and into light sleep when your breathing pauses or becomes shallow.
This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. I am one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness. What am I?
“What am I?” - Answer
Good morning everyone! We had a lot of correct responses on Twitter. We stumped a lot of people on Facebook, only one person answered correctly.
Here is the answer to yesterday’s “What am I?” Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. It may be short-lived (acute) or chronic, meaning that it can last a long time. At first it affects your nose, sinuses, and throat and then spreads to the lungs.
Symptoms include: chest discomfort, cough that produces mucus, fatigue, fever, shortness of breath and wheezing.
Prevention
•DO NOT smoke.
•Get a yearly flu vaccine and a pneumococcal vaccine as directed by your doctor.
•Reduce your exposure to air pollution.
•Wash your hands (and your children’s hands) frequently.
“What am I? 2/28/12
Good morning everyone, let’s see if you can answer the latest “What am I?”
I am an inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. I may be short-lived (acute) or chronic, meaning that I can last a long time. I first affect your nose, sinuses, and throat and then spread to the lungs.
My symptoms include: chest discomfort, cough that produces mucus, fatigue, fever, shortness of breath and wheezing.
If you think you know the answer, leave a Facebook comment or send us a reply on Twitter. We will post the answer at 9:00 AM Wednesday morning.
Answer: “What am I?”
Here’s the answer to yesterday’s “What am I?” We had a lot of great guesses. Did you answer correctly?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux disease is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus. This action causes irritation to the esophagus, which can result in heartburn, nausea, coughing and difficulty swallowing.
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What am I?
Welcome back everyone. We know it may be early for a brain teaser, but grab some tea and see if you can answer the latest “What am I?”
I am a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus. This action causes irritation to the esophagus, which can result in heartburn, nausea, coughing and difficulty swallowing. What am I?
If you think you know the answer, leave a Facebook comment or send us a reply on Twitter. We will post the answer at 9:00 AM Thursday morning.
