(ARA) – While many people take their vision for granted, those with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) certainly do not. AMD Awareness is important because the condition deteriorates central vision, affecting everything from seeing faces clearly to literally having a large “blind spot” in the center of your vision, yet many people are unfamiliar with AMD. … Continue reading AMD Awareness Focuses on Protecting and Enhancing Vision
AMD Awareness Focuses on Protecting and Enhancing Vision
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Gardening Tips to Avoid Injury and Discomfort
(ARA) – It’s almost that time of year again, when you can dig your hands into the dirt, plant seeds in the freshly turned earth, and smell the delicious scent of green plants growing. Gardening is very healthy, both physically and mentally. In addition to providing exercise, gardening delivers health benefits in the fresh foods … Continue reading Gardening Tips to Avoid Injury and Discomfort
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Simple Diagnosis, Treatment and Prescriptions Now a Click Away
(ARA) – While the cure for the common cold remains elusive, medical treatment of many everyday ailments has become routine. Sinus infections, pink eye, bladder infections – these simple illnesses and many others today are well understood, easily diagnosed and effectively treated with modern medications. Consumer access to medical information is also easier than ever. … Continue reading Simple Diagnosis, Treatment and Prescriptions Now a Click Away
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Heart Disease: Different First Signs for Men and Women
(ARA) – While heart disease continues to receive a lot of attention, certain myths surrounding the disease persist. A couple of the most common myths are that heart disease is more common in men than women, and that the first signs of a heart attack are the same for both men and women, says Dr. … Continue reading Heart Disease: Different First Signs for Men and Women
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Conquer Childhood Obesity with Tips for Healthy Family Living
(ARA) – Today, health professionals encourage parents of even very young children to actively confront the childhood obesity epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention find that obesity rates for children ages 2 to 5 have more than doubled over the past 30 years, and The White House Task Force on Obesity reports that … Continue reading Conquer Childhood Obesity with Tips for Healthy Family Living
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Health Story of the Year: Salt Vindicated
(ARA) – Paul T. Meagher sometimes gets disapproving stares when people see him sprinkle his food with salt as he has done since he was a young lad growing up in Ireland. He has a response for such people. “I tell them you can take my blood pressure right now, or we can have a … Continue reading Health Story of the Year: Salt Vindicated
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Five tips for a lifetime of healthy vision
(BPT) – Vision plays an important role in daily life – every waking minute, the eyes are working hard to see the world around us. Are you taking important steps to ensure the health of your eyes for years to come? Forty percent of Americans worry more about losing their eyesight than their ability to … Continue reading Five tips for a lifetime of healthy vision
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7 health myths that might surprise you
(BPT) – Living a healthy life takes some resolve, but success often comes down to knowing what pays the biggest dividends for a given effort. Health coaches are great sources for this insight. They’ve seen it all on the job and learned a lot in their training. To honor Employee Health and Fitness Month, health … Continue reading 7 health myths that might surprise you
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Walking: the old way to get fit is new again
(BPT) – With so many fitness trends, you might not think of walking as good exercise. If you’re not thrusting a kettlebell over your head, pushing a tractor trailer tire or shaking your hips to a Top 40 dance beat in a scheduled group class, you’re not cutting it, right? Well, not so fast. Walking … Continue reading Walking: the old way to get fit is new again
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Chili Peppers
(BPT) – Do you love the snap that chili peppers give to your food? Are you a fan of the heat they impart to a variety of dishes? Even if you’re not, you may want to take another look at the humble chili pepper. From migraine relief to weight control, researchers are verifying what some … Continue reading The Surprising Health Benefits of Chili Peppers
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