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(BPT) – In the United States, approximately 30 million people are living with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many require insulin to manage their diabetes health. However, due to rising costs, more and more people are struggling to get the medication they need. According to a recent survey among diabetes … Read more
If you’re worried about gaining weight over the holidays you’re not alone. The average North American gains 7 to 12 pounds over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Follow these simple holiday diet tips and tricks and you’ll avoid the holiday weight gain that afflicts so many other … Read more
(BPT) – Alzheimer’s is a progressive medical condition, and one of the deadliest diseases in the United States. That’s why it is important to learn about the disease. It is also important to learn a few simple steps that can help delay the potential onset or help facilitate early diagnosis. Dr. Rhonda Randall, a board-certified … Read more
(BPT) – Movement is crucial to a person’s health, quality of life and independence. For some people, pain makes movement a challenge. Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek health care. Physical therapy by a physical therapist (PT) can help people move better and safely manage their pain. Who are physical therapists? … Read more
(Family Features) Around 37.5 million adults in the United States report some trouble hearing, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, it is an undertreated condition with the NIH also estimating 28.8 million adults with mild to severe hearing loss could benefit from hearing aids. Thanks to ever-evolving technology, devices that improve hearing … Read more
(Family Features) Stroke is often thought of as something that happens to older people, but more people under 50 are having strokes due to increased risky behaviors, such as smoking and untreated high blood pressure. What follows are tips to prevent stroke. Strokes don’t discriminate, according to the American Stroke Association, a division of the … Read more
(BPT) – One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Many will be surprised to learn that age is a major barrier when it comes to patients accessing the information they need to make a better-informed treatment decision. Age shouldn’t affect your chances of getting the right breast cancer … Read more
(Brandpoint) Millennials lead the escalating interest in marijuana and cannabinoid compounds for managing pain. However, the older generations are not far behind. Most are unaware of potential risks. Three-quarters (75%) of Americans who expressed interest in using marijuana or cannabinoids to address pain are under the impression they are safer or have fewer side effects … Read more
7 questions that could save your life (Family Features) While you may routinely hear about medical errors, it’s less common to hear about a misdiagnosis. Inaccurate or delayed medical diagnosis is a medical error many people rarely talk about. Yet research released by the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) shows it remains the … Read more
(Family Features) Strokes change more than 795,000 lives in the United States each year. Stroke recovery is of paramount importance in the country. In fact, according to the American Stroke Association, brain blockages or bleeds are one of the most common causes of disability. They are also the fifth-leading cause of death. Starting the right … Read more