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A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered
A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been … Read More
How does the brain think?
Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head? It may seem like magic – but … Read More
Balancing Act: Blood Sugar Levels and Longevity
(BPT) - Glucose is fuel for all the cells in your body — when it's at normal levels; however, when levels are off it can lead to a … Read More
How this baseball All-Star steps up to the plate when it comes to pneumococcal pneumonia
(BPT) - Professional baseball player JD Martinez is at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia because he has asthma, and he … Read More
4 Trends Showing Mental Health is a Continued Challenge for Americans
(Family Features) People with outward appearances of success, productivity and happiness often still deal with internal … Read More
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Salonpas® Brand Stands the Test of Time
(NAPSI)—Compassion for loved ones is at the heart of the Japanese idea of TE-A-TE.   It’s also the starting point of … Read More
Sculpt and Tone with truBody by Cutera
(BPT) - Wouldn't it be great to hit the beach with a more toned and refined body without taking medications, yo-yo dieting, or … Read More
Self-Care and Mental Health Tips for Caregivers
(NewsUSA) - Caregivers, especially parents, often spend so much time focused on the well-being of others, they neglect to take a break … Read More
Take a Rest from Stress
(Family Features) While everyone feels stress from time to time, when left untreated or unrecognized, it can begin to wreak … Read More
5 Ways Heart Health Care Can Improve
(Family Features) While death rates from CVD have declined 60% since 1950 and the number of people in the U.S. dying from heart … Read More

Hispanics and African Americans at Higher Risk for Eye Disease

(NAPSI)—If you think you’d know if you were losing vision to an eye disease, you might want to think again. The symptoms of glaucoma can start so slowly that you may not notice them. That’s why …

Virtual mental health care skyrocketed during the pandemic and has stayed popular. Is this the new norm?

Hers looks at the increased popularity of telemental health care since the pandemic.
Helping take down malaria by building up Africa’s healthcare network, bringing families Closer to Care
(BPT) - On a mission to help build up Africa’s healthcare network to aid in the fight against malaria, SC Johnson, makers of … Read More
Don’t Let Diabetes Shortchange Your Golden Years
(NewsUSA) - Dianne Mattiace shows that managing diabetes shouldn’t get in the way of enjoying your retirement, thanks in part to a … Read More
Harnessing the brain’s immune cells to stave off Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases
Many neurodegenerative diseases, or conditions that result from the loss of function or death of brain cells, remain largely … Read More
New Clinical Trial Opening for People with Rare Ovarian Cancer
(BPT) - Connie Bell’s journey with low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) began unexpectedly in her 30s. Residing in Madison, … Read More
Managing Asthma Triggers
(Family Features) The places where you live, learn, work and play can expose you to common asthma triggers like pet dander, dust … Read More
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Breathe Better with Asthma, Wherever You Are
(Family Features) If you have asthma, you know that symptoms can come on quickly, then worsen. An important part of managing … Read More
Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and … Read More
A Genetic Connection to Kidney Disease
(Family Features) A genetic condition that can cause kidney failure, APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) represents a group of … Read More
8 emerging uses for medical cannabis
Stacker identified eight medical conditions where cannabis may be beneficial, either by lessening symptoms or treating the underlying … Read More
More women than ever are being diagnosed and treated for ADHD, which has long been considered a predominately male condition
Charlie Health examines the gender-based disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.  Read More
News for a healthful life

(BPT) - World Series Champion and 3-time American League MVP Alex Rodriguez (aka A-Rod) knows how important it is to prioritize your oral health. That’s why, upon receiving a gum disease …

(BPT) - For Bronx native and current Indian Land, SC, resident Thelma, it took years to discover she had kidney disease, despite experiencing symptoms like fatigue and swelling, as the underlying …
(BPT) - Andrew “Andy” Horn has always had an independent spirit.“I knew I was going to see the world.”The oldest of six kids, growing up in Chicago, his desire to travel was …

(BPT) - Brittany Mahomes, co-owner of the Kansas City Current soccer team and mom of two young children with food allergies, knows all too well how frightening a severe allergic reaction to food can …

(BPT) - Living with lupus for over 15 years has meant dealing with some very uncomfortable moments for Grammy award-winning singer Toni Braxton. But according to Toni, the discomfort is worth it to …
(BPT) - This content is sponsored by Sanofi U.S. I’m Claire and I’m a retiree living near Orlando, Florida with my husband. Now that I’m retired, I get to spend my time doing the …

(BPT) - For patients like Jerome, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be a devastating and life-changing experience.Jerome, who lives in Florida with his wife of 27 years, Joanne, was …

(BPT) - For anyone living with epilepsy, the daily challenges can be immense. Seizures can occur at any time, putting people living with epilepsy at risk for accidents and other health complications, …
(BPT) - GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are getting major press for their ability to help people slim down. But that’s just the half of it. These groundbreaking drugs, …