(NAPSI)—Although childhood obesity rates have leveled off, obesity rates for teens have doubled in recent years—but you can protect them. Today, one in every five teens ages 12 to 19 is obese. Obesity in the early stages of life is more likely to follow into adulthood. But it also has an immediate impact. Obese teens Read More …
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HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Joint Discomfort
(NAPSI)—Health-conscious lifestyles, including vegetarianism and veganism, are on the rise in America, yet the nation’s health as a whole is not seeing much improvement. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50 million Americans suffer from joint discomfort-but you don’t have to be among them. What To Do If Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Add Colon Cancer Screening To Your DIY List
(NAPSI)—As summer winds down and we head back into the hustle and bustle of fall, it’s a great time to take stock of things you may have put off earlier in the year. But as you check a few “Do It Yourself” home projects off your list, make sure you don’t forget about your most Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS About Schizophrenia: The Disease And Treatment Approaches
(NAPSI)—Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe and disabling brain disorder affecting approximately 1.1 percent of American adults, but it can be treated.1 People living with schizophrenia may experience symptoms such as hallucinations, which include hearing voices or seeing things that are not there. Others may experience delusions, such as believing people are controlling their minds and Read More …
Accommodating Mental Illness In The Workplace
(NAPSI)—For people with mental illness, getting and keeping a job can present some unique challenges. Unlike physical disabilities that can be seen and recognized, employers may not realize that a person is experiencing mental health issues or may not understand behaviors as stemming from an illness. They may also not know they have to provide Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Calling All Seniors: Get Vaccinated Against The Flu, And Tell Your Loved Ones To Do The Same
(NAPSI)—People 65 years of age and older were impacted by an estimated 8.3 million illnesses, 4.7 million medical visits and 758,000 flu hospitalizations during the 2014–2015 influenza (“flu”) season. These numbers are devastating and underscore how severe and life threatening influenza can be, while highlighting that an annual flu vaccination is one of the things Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Teaching Your Child Healthy Habits
(NAPSI)—If you’re like most parents, you work hard to make sure your children eat their veggies, brush their teeth and always say “please” and “thank you,” but one important habit is often forgotten. Experts advise parents to teach children the importance of smiling. Smiling can positively affect you and the people around you, and lower Read More …
WELL-BEING Doctors, Patients Have New Non-Prescription Option For Recurring Indigestion
(NAPSI)—Just about everyone gets indigestion from time to time, but if you experience it more than you think you should, you may be glad to know relief can be available. The Problem Some people begin to feel full early into eating their meal. This sensation of fullness can be accompanied by upper belly pain, nausea, Read More …
HEALTH BULLETIN New Initiative Aims To Reduce Repeat Heart Attacks
(NAPSI)—Every 42 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack—but you needn’t be among them. Consider this: Julie Kubala was one of those statistics. She’s working now to ensure she doesn’t become a different stat—about 21 percent of women and 17 percent of men age 45 and older will have another heart attack within Read More …
FISH NEWS AND NOTES How To Eat Responsibly
(NAPSI)—This spring, the U.S. government put out its revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which strongly stressed the need for increased consumption of seafood. But which seafood? Concerns about overfishing and environmental contamination may make people unsure of their seafood choices, so here are a few handy tips to make the choices clearer: Sustainable fisheries: It Read More …