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Health Buzz Tips to keep you feeling great

IF YOU HAVE eczema or even just sensitive skin, finding the right moisturizer can be a challenge. Not only is the condition of your skin ever- changing, but the formulation of a product also can change from year to year, too. Keep these tips in mind: • Check the label to avoid any ingredients you may be allergic to. • To test a new product, apply a pea- OVERINDULGING in alcohol puts you at increased risk for all sorts of problems, including liver disease and some types of cancer. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to take stock. If you want to cut down or quit: • Limit your drinking to one per day for women and two per day for men. • Keep track of your drinks. AS THE NUMBER of people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia grows, more families are affected. How can you manage family activities without leaving out the person with dementia? It takes a bit of creative planning, but it can be done. Here are some tips: • Choose activities that that person likes. Did your father always love spring training? If it’s too much to go to the stadium, gather the family to watch a

size amount inside your elbow. Leave it on without washing for 24-48 hours. If you notice any allergic reaction such as red- ness, rash, itchiness or flaky skin, steer clear of the product. • To see a list of moisturizers that have received the Nation- al Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance, go to: nationaleczema.org/ eczema-products/moisturizers. —Source: National Eczema Association

SOOTHE YOUR ECZEMA

• Take a day off fromdrinking and notice how you feel. • Don’t drink when you are upset. • Avoid places where people drink a lot. If you find it challenging to stick to your limits, consider checking out a support group

CHECK YOUR DRINKING

like AA. Find the local number online, or just look up a nearby meeting and try it. —Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

game on TV. • Help orient him. Remind him who’s playing; talk about other times you’ve watched this team. • Design the day so he feels successful. He may not want to stay for the whole game. Keep expectations low. • Let him simply watch if he wants, but make an effort to draw him into the con- versation periodically. —Source: National Institute on Aging

WORKING WITH ALZHEIMER’S

EATING MORE FRESH fruit as part of a healthy diet can help you reduce your risk of some chronic diseases. Try these hints to put more fruit in your life:

• Keep them clean: Rinse fresh fruit under clean, run- ning water before eating. • Start right: Put fruit on your yogurt or oatmeal for breakfast. • Midday meal: Pack grapes or a banana in your lunch. • Dinner, too: Put orange

FEAST ON FRUIT

• Keep it visible: Put an at- tractive fruit bowl on the table or in the fridge. • Buy in season: It’s less expensive and tastes best. • Find the fiber: Whole, fresh fruit, rather than juice, is healthiest.

sections in your tossed salad. • Snacks: Carry dried fruit—it’s portable and makes a great pick-me-up. —Source: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

10 NAPLES HEALTH APRIL-JUNE 2016