(NAPSI)—Schizophrenia is a chronic, debilitating mental illness affecting approximately 1.1 percent of American adults and more than 21 million people worldwide.1,2 One of the most significant aspects of the disease is that it is not easily or efficiently diagnosed, and the illness may go undiagnosed—and therefore untreated—after the onset of the first symptoms.3 There is Read More …
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Resolve To Live A Healthier Lifestyle In The New Year
(NAPSI)—A few simple steps (including taking more steps) can help you to a healthier lifestyle and a longer, even happier life.
VETERANS NEWS AND NOTES Veteran Mental Health
(NAPSI)—While the appreciation and respect for our military is a year-round sentiment, this month marks a time to reflect and not only thank military service members and veterans for their service, but to make sure we are supporting them physically and emotionally as they transition from active duty. Every day, 20 veterans commit suicide, according Read More …
SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH CARE Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Should Know
(NAPSI)—The more you know about dementia—and the sooner you know it—the better able you, your family and your finances will be to deal with it.
EYE ON HEALTH Latest Research Asks Patients About Life After LASIK
(NAPSI)—With more than 20 years of technological advancement, 16 million procedures and a higher than 95 percent patient satisfaction rate, finding room for improvement in LASIK vision correction is like hunting for a needle in a haystack. But recent news out of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers a new frontier in LASIK research, Read More …
HOLIDAY HINTS Eating Healthy Around The Holidays: Eight Tips To Help
(NAPSI)—With all the fun the holidays can bring, it can be challenging to stick to healthy routines. Eight tips can help. The Problem “If you have trouble making healthy food choices and getting enough physical activity during the holidays, you are not alone,” said Elaine Auld, chief executive officer of the Society for Public Health Read More …
YOUR HEALTH Family, Expenses And Travel: How To Stay Jolly This Holiday Season
(NAPSI)—The holidays can be a joyous time, when friends and family join together to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company. However, for many, the season can also be a source of frustration and even depression. A survey from University of Phoenix® College of Social Sciences found that nearly half (45 percent) of U.S. adults say Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Avoiding A Heart Attack
(NAPSI)—According to a study published in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association (AHA), the winter holiday season is considered a risk factor for cardiac and noncardiac death. While researchers don’t know exactly why heart attacks are more common around holidays, they note a number of possible reasons, including changes in diet and alcohol Read More …
CAREGIVER’S CORNER Navigating The Opioid Treatment Landscape From The Caregiver’s Perspective
(NAPSI)—“It’s just not anything we expected,” explained Ohio resident and nurse Lisa Roberts. “She was a typical, happy kid who did well in school—a straight-A student. Then, for eight years, that all changed.” Lisa is referring to her daughter Mary’s addiction to opioids, an issue plaguing millions of individuals in our country.1 Opioid addiction can Read More …
HEART HEALTH Five Things To Avoid To Help Your Heart
(NAPSI)—Managing blood pressure well can add years of life for the nearly 80 million American adults who have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). But there are some things that you may not realize are sabotaging your efforts to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. What To Watch Out Read More …