(NAPSI)—People are constantly reminded to eat right and exercise to stay healthy. But what about eye health? Dozens of eye diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and some cancers, can be diagnosed and detected during a simple eye exam. This is because the eye is actually part of the nervous system. An Read More …
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OUR HEALTH Minor Symptoms Turned Out To Be A Major-League Disease
(NAPSM)—Like most people starting retirement, Angela S.* was thinking about how to manage volunteer work, help her children finish college, and just starting to consider ‘‘what’s the next chapter,’ when her husband, Shawn, noticed that she was having trouble tying her shoelaces. They joked that she was either too stressed or too relaxed, but when Read More …
VOLUNTEERS WANTED When Disasters Strike, You Can Be Part Of The Solution
(NAPSM)—Every 24 seconds, somewhere in America, a fire department responds to a fire and firefighters are on the job, saving life and property. What many people may not realize is that most of these firefighters are volunteers. Seven out of 10 firefighters and emergency responders are volunteers, protecting their communities from a variety of hazards Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Don’t Risk Life And Limb: Know The Signs Of Peripheral Artery Disease
(NAPSI)—Many people dismiss leg pain as a normal sign of aging. But for 8.5 million Americans, the cause of their pain can be a life- or limb-threatening condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD). Everyone, especially those at highest risk, should know the signs of PAD and know how to prevent and treat it. With new Read More …
PARENT TOPICS Decoding Play: Why Variety Is Key To Raising Successful Kids
(NAPSI)—Have you ever watched a child during playtime switch between building blocks, putting together a puzzle, and talking with their stuffed animals? Through each of these unique types of play, kids are building strong developmental skills that will no doubt come in handy later in life. According to experts at The Genius of Play, a Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Five Myths And Facts About Cholesterol
(NAPSI)—High cholesterol is a known risk factor for heart disease and stroke and is estimated to cause nearly 2.6 million deaths annually. Yet, a survey from the American Heart Association shows that nearly two-thirds of people who have high cholesterol don’t think they’re at high risk for a heart attack or stroke. “My Cholesterol Guide” Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Tips On Choosing A Lice Treatment For Back-To-School With So Many Lice Treatments Available, Parents Are Left Scratching Their Heads
(NAPSI)—Lice cases spike during the back-to-school season, which means many parents will be shopping for lice treatment along with No. 2 pencils as kids return to the classroom. Parents have a variety of over-the-counter (OTC) options for treating lice—many more than their parents had—so selecting a product may feel overwhelming. Pesticide-free lice treatment Vamousse provides Read More …
YOUR HEALTH Laser Vision Correction For Life’s Major Milestones
(NAPSI)—College graduation, a new job, getting married. These life milestones often lead to setting goals for achieving our best selves. For people dealing with nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, big life transitions are also a good time for considering LASIK eye surgery. Unlike prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, LASIK, which uses laser technology to reshape corneas, Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Our Journey To Conquer Cancer Needs More Fuel by Bruce E. Johnson, M.D., FASCO, President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
(NAPSI)—When I became a cancer doctor more than three decades ago, I could not have imagined the dramatic progress we would make in the fight against this disease. We can detect cancer earlier, target treatments more effectively in many patients, and manage side effects so that patients live longer, better lives. There are more than Read More …
WOMEN’S HEALTH Pregnancy Planning—An App For That
(NAPSI)—Every year, more than 4 million women will get pregnant in the United States, and most couples, 84 out of every 100, will get pregnant within the first year of trying. But according to the Department of Health and Human Services, knowing your cycle and the changes in your body can help women know when Read More …