(Family Features) Following a healthy diet, prioritizing exercise and limiting alcohol and tobacco intake can have a dramatic impact on your day-to-day life, especially if you have a heart condition such as atrial fibrillation (AFib).
(BPT) - When it comes to heart health, lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise make a huge impact. As one of the most important organs in the body, keeping your heart in tip-top shape is …
(NewsUSA) - Despite the devastating toll of COVID-19, heart disease remains the no. 1 cause of death in the U.S and worldwide. The American Heart Association, the leading global volunteer …
(Family Features) It's lesser known that your oral health and heart health risk may be connected. To help protect your oral and heart health, consider these tips.
(NAPSI)—The prospect of needing long term care may be far from your mind today, but circumstances can change. A long term care event can happen at any age, and the potential financial and emotional …
(NAPSI)—When ophthalmologist Ruth Williams, MD, opened her office after shutting down early in 2020 due to the pandemic, she was surprised to see how many people had developed serious eye problems …
(NAPSI)—The Sandwich Generation, named for the population of Americans caring for both their school-aged children and an aging parent or other relative, has been uniquely affected by the COVID-19 …
(NAPSI)—Heart disease is a leading cause of death for all Americans, but the death rate is higher for African American men and African American women of all ages than for whites. To help community …
(NAPSI)—According to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), there are currently about 77 million people age 60 and older in the U.S. Another 61 million, the U.S. Centers for Disease …
(NAPSI)—Many pre-retirees spend their lives putting the needs of their loved ones first. While the support you provide to family and friends is invaluable, it’s important to also prioritize …
(BPT) - A child's diagnosis with a critical illness is devastating for their entire family. And for families now coping with a global health crisis, the challenges are even greater. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Make-A-Wish chapters nationwide have faced a record number of wishes still waiting to be granted . . .
(Family Features) Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, increases in mental health issues have been widely documented. Eating disorders have also increased in the past two years and can be life threatening, especially if left untreated
(Family Features) It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke.
(Family Features) While some stress is unavoidable and can be good for you, constant or chronic stress can have real consequences for your mental and physical health. Consider these tips for reducing stress and cultivating a positive mindset to improve health and well-being.
(NewsUSA) - The first month of the New Year is galloping by and many folks are still sorting out their goals and resolutions for 2021. Hooray for you if you've already set your goals. For those …
(NewsUSA) - If you have a chronic or recurring infection, getting accurate results of diagnostic tests can make a big difference in your quality of care and quality of life. Patients with infections …
(NewsUSA) - Awareness of racism increased as Black Lives Matter protests spread across the country last summer. In response, psychoanalysts suggest three ways to change attitudes about race -- …
(BPT) - If you’ve found that your expenses are going up each month, you’re not alone. Inflation in the U.S. has hit an all-time high in 40 years to 8.5% over the last 12 months. That …
(BPT) - When a migraine hits, your life screeches to a halt. You want relief fast and consider taking …
(BPT) - June is PRIDE Month. It’s a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, reflect on how far …
(BPT) - June is PRIDE Month. It’s a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, reflect on how far …
(BPT) - Each year, June 1 marks World Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day, a global event celebrated every …
(BPT) - Immunologists are scientists who study the immune system, and their research leads to improved …
(BPT) - Migraine attacks get in the way of what’s important. They can disrupt everyday life …
(BPT) - By Colin LeClairYou’re walking to your neighborhood corner store when you see it: a …
(BPT) - Did you know that there are 28 bones in the foot? These bones, along with more than 30 …
(BPT) - Have you, or someone you know, tried to quit smoking cigarettes unsuccessfully? If so, …
(BPT) - There are many moving pieces and details involved with planning a wedding, and while the …
(BPT) - Dealing with a spinal cord injury is devastating. Facing isolation and lack of information makes an already difficult situation even more challenging. Fortunately, one organization is …
(BPT) - By David Caraway, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of Nevro Corp.A diabetes diagnosis can feel …
(BPT) - Six years ago, 65-year-old grandmother and storyteller Nancy reached her breaking point. A …
(BPT) - A recent in silico analysis has found that supplement-induced bioproduction of endothelial nitric …
(BPT) - Squats, planks, crunches, and cardio, leg days, keto, and fad diets, who has time to keep up? …
(BPT) - Despite being a kidney disease patient for over 30 years, Dick Henry and his wife and care …
(BPT) - Do you have primary biliary cholangitis or know somebody who does? If so, you know that …
(BPT) - By Daniel Sanchez, Director Diversity, Inclusion & Health Equity, UpHealthAs our …
(BPT) - Without a doubt, cancer is one of the scariest diagnoses anyone may face, typically …
(BPT) - When you get dressed in the morning, do you smile in the mirror and like what you see? Your …
(BPT) - “I can hear you. I just can’t understand you.”This is a common refrain …
(NAPSI)—You may be able to bring some comfort to your friends and family members who have been grieving a loss in these difficult days. Poetry And Emotion There’s a new book that …
(BPT) - Being diagnosed with a rare disease presents unique challenges for patients and caregivers alike. …
(BPT) - Denver native Matt Callis has a busy, active lifestyle to balance, and he doesn’t want his …
(BPT) - For the more than 20,000 patients diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in the U.S. each …
(BPT) - More people are looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of everyday habits and …
(BPT) - By Kees Wesdorp, Chief Business Leader, Precision Diagnosis at PhilipsAs we contemplate our …
(BPT) - Meet Franka – a 74-year-old retired high school teacher who enjoys volunteering, teaching …
(BPT) - Most Americans don't often think about where their water comes from and how it gets to …
(BPT) - Since 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has made the funding of research into the advancement of …
(BPT) - Do you take as much pride in bettering your community as you do in bettering your beard? If …
(BPT) - By Robert Tompkins, Group VP and General Merchandise Manager for Health & Wellness, …
(BPT) - This content was sponsored by GSK. Nadine is a real patient who was on treatment at the …