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Ten ways to reduce your blood pressure and keep it down
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, June 9, 2019

This article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
Looking to lower your blood pressure?

Try the following 10 steps to manage your blood pressure and improve your heart health:

1. Get moving. Aim for least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity. You can break it down into 30 minutes a day on at least five days a week. Exercise can lower blood pressure, improve mood, reduce stress, and help with weight loss and flexibility. Before starting an exercise program, speak with your health care provider about what programs are safe for you.

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School's out. Now what?

How to keep your kids active and engaged this summer
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, June 2, 2019

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
School is out and summer vacation has started. Instead of letting your children plop down in front of the television for the next three months, keep them engaged and active this summer.

Did you know summer vacation can result in learning loss? It's estimated that, on average, children can lose about two months of math and reading skills during summer vacation. But keeping your children engaged could help combat that learning loss.

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Mid-Ohio Energy grant aids in Hardin County strategic planning

$10,000 grant help Hardin County villages and Kenton participate in strategic planning sessions
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 30, 2019

A $10,000 grant from Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative to the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance (HCCBA) will help Hardin County villages and the City of Kenton participate in strategic planning sessions.

"I'm excited because the plan for this grant allows us to make the biggest impact we can make for the entire county," said Jacqualine Fitzgerald, HCCBA's Director of Economic & Community Development.

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Mole or Melanoma?

Everything you need to know about checking yourself for skin cancer
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, May 26, 2019

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
Some adults can have up to 40 moles. But when should you start worrying about skin cancer?

Although it's relatively rare, a common mole can turn into melanoma — the most serious type of skin cancer.

May is National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Here's what you need to know.

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Enbrel Biosimilar Gets Green Light

FDA approves Eticovo (etanercept-ykro) to treat several types of arthritis
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, May 19, 2019

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
Enbrel's new biosimilar recently got the green light it needed to treat several inflammatory health conditions.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Eticovo (etanercept-ykro). The FDA approved this new biosimilar to treat multiple inflammatory conditions, which include the following:

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L and L Designs opens in Ada

Offering repurposed furnishings, antiques, vintage decor and florals
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 17, 2019

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Ada’s newest business, L and L Designs, opened earlier this spring at 4171 State Route 235. The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed them to town with a ribbon cutting on May 15.

Owned by Lynn Rainsburg and LaDonna Roys of Kenton, the shop offers antiques and vintage décor and florals.

In addition, L and L Designs offers custom design services and repurposed furnishings.

Hours are Tuesdays through Fridays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone numbers are 567-674-7821 and 419-516-7702.

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