New Hope for People With Spinal Cord Injuries (NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is ever among the approximately 17,700 Americans who each year, according to The Journal of American Medical Association, suffer a new spinal cord injury or the hundreds of thousands that continue to live with a spinal cord injury, you may Read More …
Category: Health
Health Awareness
News For Noses (NAPSI)—Nasal congestion is nothing to sneeze at. It affects roughly 20 percent of the population and is associated with reduced quality of life, difficulty sleeping, reduced daytime performance, and increased need for healthcare. In addition to the physical misery, it is estimated the annual financial impact of chronic congestion is more than Read More …
Safety Sense
When Sending A Gift From Your Garden, Beware: Don’t Pack A Pest (NAPSI)—While gardeners enjoy their harvests, many want to share their bounty with friends and family who live far away. But that could be a problem. Invasive pests can hitchhike on homegrown plants, fruits and other agricultural products when you mail or ship them. Read More …
Health And Well-Being
Rebounding Your Way To Better Fitness (NAPSI)—The COVID-19 pandemic has not only resulted in more people working out at home, it has underscored the tremendous value of regular exercise in staying healthy and boosting your immune system. If you’re looking to start exercising or want to add some variety to your fitness routine, now may Read More …
Health And Well-Being
Pandemic Depression: Genetic Insight May Help Treatment (NAPSI)—Social isolation during the pandemic may pose a mental health threat for those already at risk for COVID-19—people over age 65. As doctors treat more senior patients for depression, an increasingly popular genetic test may inform their treatment decisions. The GeneSight test (www.genesight.com) provides information about how Read More …
Health Care In Our Lives
Need To Find Your Own Health Insurance—You Have Options To Get Covered (NAPSI)—“We need to find health insurance. Where do we start?” This question will occur to millions of Americans who have lost their employer-provided health coverage—or want to be prepared in the event they do. Some reports suggest that some individuals may not enroll Read More …
Health Matters
You Can Help Fight Lyme Disease (NAPSI)—As the summer months wind down, many will continue to flock outdoors and enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and fishing. What you may not realize is that despite the weather cooling off, ticks are still very prevalent outdoors. It is important to check for ticks after spending time Read More …
Health News & Notes
Coenzyme May Support Cell Defense (NAPSI)—As scientists are learning more about COVID-19 and how it affects the body, they are also looking for ways to support the innate immune response to infection. While more research is needed, preclinical studies lay a foundation of science to inform future human studies. A recently published preclinical study focused Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
A New Reason To Quit Smoking Calls For New Ways To Quit Too (NAPSI)—While you may already be aware of the many reasons to stop smoking, vaping, and chewing—from health risks (like heart disease, cancer and other illnesses) to the increasing cost of these products—many young Minnesotans are discovering a new one: they can no Read More …
DENTAL HEALTH
Don’t Let COVID-19 Delay Your Dental Visit Dentists Warn Patients About the Importance of Preventive Care (NAPSI)—The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives, including dental appointments and other important medical care. With dental clinics now open once again for non-emergency procedures—with enhanced screening and safety measures in place based upon expert guidance Read More …