scholarly journals Healthy Living for Elders: Tips For Taking Over-The-Counter Medicine

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Hillan
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
University Of Florida

Nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medications are often a convenient and inexpensive way to treat minor health problems. However, OTC products are serious medicines that can cause unwanted problems if used incorrectly. If you are taking OTC products, this document lists some guidelines to help you use them safely. This is document FCS 8624-ENG, one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultrual Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy681

scholarly journals Healthy Living for Elders: Food Can Affect Your Medicines

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulina Wittkowsky
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
Over The Counter Medicines ◽  
The Way

Food can affect the way prescription and over-the-counter medicines work. This can cause unwanted effects. When taking certain medicines, some foods should be avoided. This is document FCS 8622-ENG, is one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004.  https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy676

scholarly journals Healthy Living for Elders: Use Your Medicines Safely!

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulina Wittkowsky
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

Medicines can help us feel better. But they can also harm us if they are not used correctly. To use your medicines safely, keep in mind the tips provided in this leaflet. This document, FCS8594-Eng, is one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004. FCS8594/FY667: Healthy Living: Use Your Medicines Safely! (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Healthy Living for Elders: High Blood Pressure

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leigh Ann Martin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Vessels ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Increased Pressure

High blood pressure is increased pressure of blood on the blood vessels. This creates more work for the heart. Another name for high blood pressure is hypertension. About 50 million Americans may have hypertension. Many are not even aware they have a problem. This document, FCS8599-Eng, is one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004.  https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy684

scholarly journals Healthy Living for Elders: Are You at Risk for Drug Interactions?

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Hillan
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Drug Interactions ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Prescription Medications ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Drugs Prescription

Drugs (prescription medications, over-the-counter products, vitamins, minerals, and herbals) may interact with each other or the food you eat and cause harmful reactions. To see if you are at risk for drug interactions, circle Yes or No for the questions provided in this document. This is document FCS 8621-ENG, one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy674  

scholarly journals Healthy Living for Elders: Tips for Remembering Your Medication

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

Medications can help control a number of diseases and conditions. But they only work when we remember to take them! Select tips from the ones listed in this leaflet to help you remember to take your medication. This document is one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004. FCS8600/FY660: Healthy Living: Tips for Remembering Your Medication (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Healthy Living for Elders: Tips for Taking Dietary Supplements

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Hillan
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
Other Substances

Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other substances. If you are taking any of these products, this document provides some guidelines to help you use them safely. This is document FCS 8623-ENG, one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy678

scholarly journals Healthy Living for Elders: Scrambling for the Best Foods

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulina Wittkowsky
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

Unscramble the words in this document to spell some of the foods that are best for good health. Then, write down each of the numbered letters on the blanks to figure out the message! This is document FCS8615-ENG, one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004. FCS8615/FY672: Healthy Eating: Scrambling for a Variety of Foods (ufl.edu)

Estate Planning

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2002 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephine Turner ◽  
Vervil Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Estate Planning ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This document is FCS 7027, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: September 2002. First published: July 1978. Revised: September 2002. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy446

Producing Quality Peanut Seed

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2002 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elmo B. Whitty
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
Peanut Seed ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This document is SS-AGR-187, one of a series of the Agronomy Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date November 2002.

scholarly journals Vida Saludable para Personas de Edad: No Olvide Tomar Sus Medicamentos

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

Los medicamentos ayudan a controlar un número importante de enfermedades y afecciones. Pero las medicinas solo funcionan si usted recuerda tomarlas! Seleccione los consejos de la lista que le puedan ayudar a recordar tomarse sus medicinas. This is document FCS 8600-SPAN, one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy661  

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