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(Family Features) After a heart attack, as many as 1 in 4 survivors will have another one. Lifestyle changes and working closely with your doctor to manage your health can help minimize the risk of a repeat event. “A heart attack is a life-changing event,” said Nieca Goldberg, MD, American Heart Association volunteer and medical … Read more
Novel Coronavirus is a concern for everyone … a growing concern. It seems that understandably, everyone wants to know how to deal with Coronavirus. The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring developments from an outbreak of a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by a new Coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, … Read more
(BPT) – Approximately 30 million people in the U.S. are living with diabetes. That startling fact comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many require insulin to manage their condition. Due to rising costs, more and more people are struggling with the cost of diabetes medications they need. According to a recent survey … Read more
(Family Features) While family history and age cannot be changed, there are everyday steps men can follow to take charge of their health, including prostate health, and maybe even prevent problems down the road. Men’s health matters so consider these tips to help lead a healthier lifestyle. Get checked out regularly Just because you’re healthy … Read more
(Family Features) Although rare cancers don’t occur often, they can affect people of all ages and genders. A rare cancer is defined as fewer than 15 new diagnoses per 100,000 people per year. That is according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Additionally, as noted by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the 5-year survival rate … Read more
(Family Features) You may not want to consider a time when you might not be able to fully take care of yourself. The reality is there is almost a 70% chance someone turning 65 today will need some type of long-term care service and support in his or her lifetime. That’s according to the U.S. … Read more
(BPT) – Many previously taboo subjects — like menopause — are more openly talked about today. But instead of discussing the real experience of menopause, it’s often used as a punchline — like jokes about hot flashes. Myths about this stage of a woman’s life abound, making it hard to sort fact from fiction. Here … Read more
(Family Features) Traveling more, losing weight and quitting bad habits are annually among some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. The turn of the calendar does represent a perfect opportunity to better yourself in multiple ways. The impact of taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle – from committing to eating well, sleeping better, drinking … Read more
(Family Features) If you’re among the millions of people in the United States who suffer from a chronic illness, you may use “sharps” to manage your medical condition at home or on the go. For example, many people with diabetes self-inject at least two insulin shots every day. Conditions including allergies, arthritis, cancer, infertility, migraines, … Read more
(Family Features) If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Research shows you can lower your … Read more