Protect People With PD (NAPSI)—Nearly a million Americans have Parkinson’s disease (PD), a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain. Signs Symptoms include tremor, trouble moving, trouble sleeping, dizziness, a masked face, a low voice and diminished handwriting. A Problem People with PD are admitted to the hospital 50 percent more often than their peers and Read More …
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Women’s Health
Will High Cholesterol Affect Pregnancy? (NAPSI)—Cholesterol levels naturally rise during pregnancy and are not usually monitored or treated at that time. However, if you are the one out of every 200 adults who has an inherited form of high cholesterol, you may require special monitoring if you become pregnant. Familial hypercholesterolemia, or FH, is an Read More …
Children’s Health
The Importance Of Early Screening For Autism (NAPSI)—Autism affects an estimated one in every 59 children. Though early intervention can make a lifetime of difference, far too many children are not diagnosed early enough. What Is Autism? Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social Read More …
Eye On Health
Is It Seasonal Allergies Or Dry Eye? (NAPSI)—Two of the more common eye-related problems are dry eyes and eye allergies. While the symptoms are similar, there are differences between the two conditions. Sometimes they can occur at the same time, compounding the problem. That’s why it’s important to have a medical eye exam to determine Read More …
Health Awareness
New Survey Reveals BP Monitoring Habits Need To Improve (NAPSI)—A new survey from the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association shows that 40 percent of people with high blood pressure (HBP), or hypertension, report their numbers were still too high at their most recent doctor’s appointment, and many don’t even know their numbers. Read More …
Make Health A Family Reunion Affair: Talk With Your Family About Kidney Health
(NAPSI)—Family reunions are a great way to reconnect with loved ones, celebrate your family’s heritage and make new memories. Family reunions are also an opportunity to talk about family health history. You may have family members who have diabetes, high blood pressure or both. These are conditions that often run in families and are risk Read More …
Show Mom You Care: Have A Conversation About Long Term Care Insurance
(NAPSI)—This year, as you look back at the many years your mother cared for you, consider the possibility that she may require care herself someday. Long term care insurance can help ensure that your mother will get the care she needs, should there come a time when she requires help managing some of the activities Read More …
Support For People With Disabilities On The Journey To Work
(NAPSI)—About 40.7 million Americans have some kind of disability, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you or someone you care about has a disability, you may wonder what it means for employment. You may be encouraged to know that there are supports and services available that can help you or your loved ones pursue Read More …
Medical News
Fighting The Opioid Epidemic (NAPSI)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health care professionals could save more than 130 lives lost to the opioid epidemic each day. How? With a deeper understanding of pain, pain medication and addiction, especially related to opioids. Communities rural and urban are witnessing a growing and deadly Read More …
Eye On Health
See Your Eye Doctor (NAPSI)—During May, the National Eye Institute’s (NEI) Healthy Vision Month—or anytime—it’s important to keep your eye on your vision health. After all, the NEI, part of the National Institutes of Health, points out that your eyes deliver 80 percent of the information you take in every day. Keep Your Eyes Healthy Read More …