(NAPSI)—According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, over 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, more than those living with Parkinson’s, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and diabetes combined. What’s more, 80 percent of those over 65—some 23 million—don’t seek treatment. The Problem Untreated hearing loss can lead to isolation and depression, and recent research has found Read More …
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HEALTH AWARENESS 3.5 Million Americans Are Living With The Number One Cause Of Liver Cancer—And Many Don’t Know It The Story Behind Chronic Hepatitis C Your Past History Connects To Your Current Health
(NAPSI)—As a medical specialist in the Army Special Forces in the early 70s, Edward Hartnett received multiple needle sticks during the course of duty. But he never thought they would lead to a potentially life-threatening liver disease. Experiencing no symptoms, Hartnett was not aware he contracted the chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) until he attempted Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING The Zika Virus: Six Prevention Tips
(NAPSI)—When you prepare your front porch, deck and backyard for warm weather entertaining, it’s important to take precautions against that unpopular party crasher, the mosquito. The pest can potentially endanger your guests, children and pets by spreading such diseases as West Nile, chikungunya and the Zika virus—but you can reduce your risk. Millions of people Read More …
PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN Water Safety Sense
(NAPSI)—Although drowning is a major cause of injury and death for children ages 5 to 14, it can be prevented. One way is through the YMCA’s Safety Around Water program, which teaches kids the value of being safe around water and parents the importance of water safety skills. According to data from the USA Swimming Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Dominoes Explain Effects Of High Blood Pressure
(NAPSI)—Uncontrolled blood pressure can trigger a domino effect of catastrophic health events such as stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney disease—but you don’t have to let it knock you down. About 80 million adults, roughly one-third of the U.S. adult population, have it. Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms and can Read More …
YOUR HEALTH Older Adults Turn To Fitness For Optimal Health And Prove Youth Is A State Of Mind
(NAPSI)—For older adults, regular physical activity is an essential part of maintaining overall health and well-being. Exercise allows them to continue normal daily activities and live their best lives throughout retirement years. And for millions of older Americans—like Ruby Dailey, Robert Groh and Willie Washington—this path to improved well-being starts with SilverSneakers Fitness. As revealed Read More …
SLEEP FACTS Why And How To Get A Better Night’s Sleep
(NAPSI)—If you ever find yourself lying awake at night, you’re not alone—even if no one else is in the room. That’s because, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-quarter of the U.S. population reports occasionally not getting enough sleep, while nearly 10 percent experience chronic insomnia. Why To Sleep Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL BEING OTC Management Of Dry Mouth
(NAPSI)—While dry mouth is a common condition that may result from a variety of factors such as smoking, aging, medication, disease, dehydration, and emotional stress, you don’t have to put up with it. The Problem Common symptoms include an overall dryness sensation in the mouth, lips, throat, eyes and skin. Bad breath, tooth decay, sticky Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Understanding Joint Discomfort
(NAPSI)—For the millions of Americans who suffer from joint discomfort, knowing a few facts could be very comforting. Why Joints Hurt Joints are the junction between two or more bones. When you do even the simplest of everyday activities, there is tremendous pressure on your joints. A protective cartilage cushion and joint fluid work together Read More …
Act F.A.S.T.—Know The Signs & Symptoms Of A Stroke
(NAPSI)—Every four minutes in the United States, a stroke victim dies-but knowing the signs and symptoms to watch for can help reduce death from stroke and improve outcomes by getting people appropriate and timely care. The fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States, stroke affects Read More …