HOTFLASHES | October 2024

Signs Your Child May Have ADHD

Roughly seven million children in the United States have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and this seems to be on the rise. Many of the behaviors associated with ADHD are present in young children, but as children get older and start school, most of them grow out of these traits. If your child is older and still exhibiting some of the traits in this article, it may be because of ADHD. With ADHD, there are two types: inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive.

Signs of Inattentive ADHD

• Not being able to pay attention to details and/or makes careless mistakes
• Has trouble focusing attention
• Doesn’t appear to be listening when spoken to directly
• Often gets sidetracked or doesn’t follow through on tasks like schoolwork, chores, or other required duties
• Struggles to organize tasks and activities
• Avoids or procrastinates things that require a lot of mental effort over a long period of time such as schoolwork
• Loses things they need often, such as homework, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, glasses, etc.
• Is distracted easily
• Often forgets things during daily activities

Signs of Hyperactive/Impulsive ADHD

• Taps hands or feet, squirms in seat, or otherwise fidgets often
• Gets up from seat when they are supposed to remain seated
• Runs or climbs in situations where it is not appropriate
• Struggles to play or take part in leisure activities quietly
• Is constantly going, almost as if they are driven by a motor
• Talks excessively
• Blurts out answers before a question has been fully asked
• Struggles to wait their turn
• Frequently interrupts or intrudes on others (such as inserting themselves into a conversation or game)

https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/adhd-and-your-child/signs-child-has-adhd/

Lowering Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the number one cancer in women aside from skin cancers, and while life expectancy has improved dramatically for the disease, it is still the second leading cause of cancer related death in women (only lung cancer kills more women). While there may not be a foolproof plan to prevent breast cancer entirely, there are several steps you can take to reduce your risk, which we’ll go over in this article.

Maintain a healthy weight. Having an increased body weight and/or weight gain as an adult is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer after menopause. Losing excess weight or maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise is a great first step in lowering your risk of breast cancer.

Get regular exercise. Several studies have linked moderate to vigorous physical activity to a lower breast cancer risk. The American Cancer Society recommends at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous intensity activity each week, spread throughout the week. That’s just a fraction of the amount of time in your week that could make the difference in lowering your risk of breast cancer.

Avoid or limit alcohol. Even drinking small amounts of alcohol has been shown to increase your risk of breast cancer, so while limiting alcohol is better than nothing, it’s best to avoid it altogether.

Quit smoking. Women who smoke are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer, and it can also raise your risk of dying from the condition.

Other factors that may affect your risk: In addition to the factors listed above, there are a few other things that may affect your risk of breast cancer. First, choosing to breastfeed for several months after childbirth may lower your risk of the disease. Second, using hormone therapy after menopause may increase your risk of breast cancer.

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/risk-and-prevention/can-i-lower-my-risk.html

Easy Air Fryer Pork Chops

Ingredients:

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 (5 ounce) boneless pork chops
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Combine Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, parsley, and pepper in a flat shallow dish; mix well.
3. Coat each pork chop with olive oil. Dredge both sides of each chop in the Parmesan mixture and set on a plate.
4. Place 2 chops in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes; flipping halfway through cook time. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining chops.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!