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Your Time Is Precious: Don't Let Your Eyesight Slow You Down

(NewsUSA) - Staying active is key to a quality lifestyle -- whether it's taking in a sporting event, frolicking at a resort, or just catching up with friends over lunch. But there's no denying you lose a lot of that "quality" if you can't see clearly.

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Tuesday 06/18/2013
New Research Emerges For Parkinson's
Updated: June 19, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NewsUSA) - People often believe the myth that Parkinson's disease only afflicts the elderly, but research indicates that a growing number of middle-aged adults are developing the neurodegenerative disorder. The National Parkinson Foundation reports that 10 percent of people with Parkinson's are diagnosed before age 40.

Monday 06/17/2013
Guidance to help parents keep kids smoke-free
Updated: June 19, 2013 - 4:33 am

Children often learn by example. They grow up watching Mom and Dad’s behaviors, learning at a very early age how to mimic their elders. In school, the examples shown by peers help to develop children, both academically and socially.

Five unexpected ways to get your kids to eat veggies - and like them
Updated: June 19, 2013 - 4:33 am

(BPT) - Peas, carrots, broccoli and spinach ... some kids love vegetables, but many do not. We know that veggies provide nourishment, especially for growing children, but getting your kids to eat healthier can be a challenge. Luckily, there are plenty of creative ways to increase the amount of veggies in your kids’ diets. Here are five tips to get the little ones in your life to eat - and even enjoy - their vegetables.

Sunday 06/16/2013
Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Shines Spotlight on Diabetes Patients Who Give Back
Updated: June 19, 2013 - 4:33 am

(BPT) - Two-time Super Bowl Champion, Kendall Simmons, is one of almost 26 million people in the United States living with diabetes.[1] Diagnosed after his NFL rookie season in 2003, Kendall was in unfamiliar territory.

Friday 06/14/2013
How to Protect Your Family’s Skin from Summer’s Scrapes, Bites and Burns
Updated: June 14, 2013 - 4:33 am

(StatePoint) Afternoons at the pool, family barbecues, outdoor sports and picnics all mean summertime has arrived. With the change in temperature comes additional exposure to the elements and the attendant skin scrapes, bites and burns.

Thursday 06/13/2013
New Survey Reveals Busy Americans Fail To Prioritize Sleep
Updated: June 14, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—Many Americans today struggle to get enough sleep. Despite their attempts to do it all, pressure to meet the demands of an active, on-the-go lifestyle may be holding men and women back from achieving the type of uninterrupted slumber that leaves them feeling rejuvenated in the morning. These issues are all too common, as the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research estimates that nearly 70 million Americans suffer from sleep problems.

Managing Diabetes Effectively And Affordably On Medicare
Updated: June 14, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—While diabetes continues to be on the rise in America, there are ways you can deal with it. It may help to know that an American is diagnosed every 17 seconds, and the Centers for Disease Control estimates that by 2050, as many as a third of the U.S. population will have diabetes. Not only is it a common disease but it is a costly one; people living with diabetes spend 2? times more on health care than the average consumer and approximately $350 annually on over-the-counter health products, including critical diabetes testing supplies. In fact, many Medicare patients rely on Part B coverage to secure their diabetes testing supplies.

Knowledge Is Power For Surviving The Cure For Childhood Cancer
Updated: June 14, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—According to the American Cancer Society, there’s some good news about childhood cancer: The vast majority of children with cancer will survive for many years. While cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 15, more kids are living, more families remain whole, and more days once filled with grief are spent celebrating life.

A Surprising Solution To Migraine Pain
Updated: June 14, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—The next time you get a headache, you might care to consider this: If you’re like most migraine sufferers, you don’t even know it, and even if you do, you may not be treating it properly to get the fastest relief.

Wednesday 06/12/2013
Racers Show Their Undies in Support of Colon Cancer Awareness
Updated: June 13, 2013 - 4:32 am

(NewsUSA) - Seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty has seen his fair share of races throughout his career. Yet, little could prepare him for the sight he'd see as nearly hundreds of people turned out for the Undy 5000 Track Walk benefitting the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA).

Monday 06/10/2013
Ask the Doctor: What You Need to Know About Opioid Prescription Painkiller Addiction
Updated: June 18, 2013 - 4:33 am

(BPT) - Americans are facing a growing epidemic: an equal opportunity disease, affecting individuals of all ages, genders, races and socioeconomic status. Opioid prescription painkiller addiction, a form of opioid dependence, is a chronic disease that affects the brain. Although many believe it is a result of a moral failing or lack of control, research shows opioid prescription painkiller addiction is a long-term medical condition that alters the brain’s chemistry, making it difficult for someone to stop. This means the brain has been affected by the disease.

Are You Getting Your Eyes Checked Often Enough?
Updated: June 10, 2013 - 4:32 am

(StatePoint) Are you taking good enough care of your eyes? According to a new study, your gender and where you live may indicate if you are practicing good eye health.

The Facts About Your Dental Health and Pregnancy
Updated: June 10, 2013 - 4:33 am

(StatePoint) Many moms-to-be receive advice from well-meaning friends and relatives. Yet there seem to be myths about taking care of teeth and gums -- if dental health is even mentioned at all.

Thursday 06/06/2013
Summer snacking: As American as baseball, apple pie ... and jerky
Updated: June 14, 2013 - 4:33 am

(BPT) - Summer snacking is among the most popular of American traditions – right up there with baseball and apple pie. When the sun is shining and the weather is wonderful, we love to feast on our favorite treats at ballgames, picnics and outdoor activities.

The Closest You Can Get To A Cure For Breast Cancer Is Knowing Your Risk
Updated: June 07, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—It’s a fact-one in eight women will get breast cancer.1 And until there is a breakthrough cure for all stages of breast cancer, the best way to survive it is to detect it early. Survival rates for early detection are 95 percent, but only 41 percent when diagnosed later.2 With those odds, wouldn’t you like to know your breast cancer risk and be able to do something about it? If yes, chances are you’d probably want the same for your mom, sister, aunt and friends. Fortunately, there is good news for you and your loved ones and all it takes is a visit to your healthcare professional. With all of the right tools and a comprehensive breast health plan outlined by a healthcare professional, you and your loved ones can find out the risk for developing breast cancer and do something about it.

Wednesday 06/05/2013
Take three laps for kids' good dental health with NASCAR star Greg Biffle
Updated: June 13, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - What can a kid do in two minutes? If they want good oral health, they’ll spend that time brushing their teeth twice a day, recommends the American Dental Association.

Tuesday 06/04/2013
Sarah Michelle Gellar Lends Her Voice to Help Stop the Spread of Pertussis with the Sounds of Pertussis Campaign
Updated: June 12, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - Sarah Michelle Gellar, Emmy® Award-winning actress and star of the upcoming CBS comedy "The Crazy Ones," is joining March of Dimes and Sanofi Pasteur on the Sounds of Pertussis®Campaign. As a mother of two young children, the youngest having arrived in September 2012, Gellar wants to help raise awareness about the potential dangers of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, and the importance of adult tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination.

Monday 06/03/2013
Happiness Could be Key to Good Health
Updated: June 03, 2013 - 4:32 am

(StatePoint) Everyone knows that proper diet, regular exercise and avoidance of bad habits like smoking are crucial to great health. But some experts say that a truly positive outlook on life can be just as powerful a factor in improving overall wellness.

Thursday 05/30/2013
Revealed: keys to getting kids to eat more veggies
Updated: June 07, 2013 - 4:33 am

(BPT) - Incorporating veggies into your family’s diet this summer can be easier than you ever thought. How? Creative parents know that adding flavor and making veggies a crunchy, fun treat can result in pleas for “more veggies please!”

A Lifetime Of Well-being
Updated: June 01, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—One of the best things you can do for yourself, advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is make an appointment with a doctor to discuss what screenings and exams you need and when you need them.

Giving A Voice To The Cystic Fibrosis Adult Community
Updated: June 01, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—If Ali Christensen Wilde had been born in the 1950s, it would have been unimaginable that she could dream of going to college and marry her high school sweetheart. But the 23-year old with cystic fibrosis has just done that—and so much more. The newlywed is now living in Provo, UT with her husband Chase, and is pursuing her undergraduate degree while singing and speaking out about living with cystic fibrosis as an adult.

Breathe Easier This Summer: Tips To Control Your Child's Asthma
Updated: June 01, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—As the school year draws to a close and the temperature rises, children and families everywhere start to look forward to the simple pleasures of summer-jump rope, sunshine, playing ball, and cookouts.

Summer Skin Care: Boosting Hydration For A Long-Lasting Glow
Updated: June 01, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—This summer, treat your skin to the ultimate hydration with Bio-Oil—the No. 1 best-selling, multiuse skin care oil in the U.S.

Shade Eyes To Safeguard Vision
Updated: June 01, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—It may be eye-opening news to many to learn that prolonged sun exposure without the proper UV protection may cause severe eye conditions that can lead to a variety of vision disorders—but you can protect yourself and your family.

Wednesday 05/29/2013
Medicare's 5-star Special Enrollment Period for 2013 Underway
Updated: May 30, 2013 - 4:32 am

(NewsUSA) - Medicare members have a second opportunity to join a 5-star Medicare health plan, and they can enroll in even more Kaiser Permanente 5-star plans than the previous year. The 5-Star Special Enrollment Period, underway through November, provides Medicare beneficiaries with the option of enrolling in a 5-star plan rather than waiting until the usual fall open enrollment. Seniors and individuals with disabilities must meet certain eligibility criteria and live where a 5-star plan is offered.

Thursday 05/23/2013
Dining outdoors? Tips for keeping food safe and delicious
Updated: May 31, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - Al fresco dining is one of the great pleasures of warm weather. Whether you’re hosting a neighborhood barbecue or an intimate dinner party on your deck, outdoor dining is a great way to savor good food, company and the great outdoors. To ensure your meals are safe and enjoyable, it’s important to know how to prepare, transport and store food for outdoor eating.

Rare Genetic Disorder Brings Families Together
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—While the bonds that unite families are usually associated with positive events, such as weddings or holidays, those bonds can be more challenging when entire families are impacted by a hereditary disease. Christie Hardin knows this firsthand. For years, she and more than 30 members of her extended family have lived with hereditary angioedema, or HAE, a rare genetic disorder that can cause severe swelling in various body parts including the hands, feet, face, gastrointestinal tract and airway. But now, on-demand treatments are helping generations of families affected by HAE take more control of their lives.

Allergy Answers
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among the estimated 40 million Americans who battle seasonal allergies each year, you know the condition is nothing to sneeze at. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to minimize your discomfort.

Four Ways To Empower Your Baby Shower
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—Shopping for a new baby should be fun and exciting. However, sometimes it can turn into a daunting experience. A targeted baby registry can alleviate the guesswork for friends and family, help you get just what you need and avoid unwanted or duplicate items. To get the most mileage out of your registry, “Do just as much homework as if you were paying the tab yourself,” says Sandra Gordon, one of the nation’s leading baby product experts and author of the new book “Save a Bundle: 50+ Ways to Save Big on Baby Gear.”

Helping Children Live And Learn
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—In surprising ways, American youngsters and their parents are helping children half a world away stay in school.

Are You Ready For The Real Cost Of Health Care?
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—Recent health care changes may offer more Americans access to major medical coverage, but consumers should be aware of the effect that out-of-pocket health care costs will continue to have on their bank accounts. Consumers may find themselves financially unprepared for an unexpected illness or injury if they do not understand all aspects of the cost of medical care.

A Look At Supplements And Age-Related Eye Disease
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—There could be good news for many people who take vitamins and other nutritional supplements to help protect their health. A new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) helps clarify which are most effective and safe for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common eye disease among people age 50 and over.

Wednesday 05/22/2013
Time is short to prepare for the Obamacare metal plans
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:33 am

Millions of consumers will be faced with a choice to enroll in one of four different Obamacare “metal plans,” on Oct. 1. The metal plans are new categories of health insurance - nicknamed “metal” because each plan is named after a metal - created by the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare.

Sunday 05/19/2013
Summer Tips for Those at Risk for Anaphylaxis
Updated: May 27, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - Warm weather is here, bringing barbecues, picnics and more time spent outdoors. Everyone should be able to enjoy these popular pastimes, including the up to six million Americans at risk for a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis. For these people, a bee sting, shrimp on the barbecue or a latex balloon may lead to a life-threatening emergency. That’s why it’s important to have a plan in place to help avoid allergens and be prepared if accidental contact occurs.

Thursday 05/16/2013
Tinnitus 411: What You Need to Know About Ringing Ears
Updated: May 25, 2013 - 4:32 am

(StatePoint) In a world full of noise -- from everything from city traffic and lawnmowers to hairdryers and earbuds on personal music devices -- hearing problems are a growing issue. Chief among these problems is tinnitus, a medical condition affecting 50 million Americans.

Wednesday 05/15/2013
Parents of Colicky Infants Turn to Chiropractic Care
Updated: May 16, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NewsUSA) - For those parents who never imagined their ailing babies and toddlers could be helped by chiropractic care, it may be time for some rethinking.

ObamaCare: What You Need to Know
Updated: May 16, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NewsUSA) - Many of the key provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act -- better known as ObamaCare -- are already coming into effect this year.

Your Weight Matters: Take the Pledge to Talk to a Healthcare Provider
Updated: May 16, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NewsUSA) - Five to 10 percent.

When Hot Flashes Meet Summer Heat: Tips To Help Keep You Cool
Updated: May 16, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)If youre among the nearly 75 percent of menopausal women who suffer from hot flashes,1 it can be tough to enjoy the sunny weather worrying about a sudden hot flash in summertime. And since hot weather tends to be a common hot flash trigger,2 these sudden feelings of warmth can be exacerbated. But, with just a little planning and preparation you can get on the right track to an enjoyable summer.

New Help And Hope For Dyslexics
Updated: May 16, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among the one in five people affected by dyslexia-a disability that makes reading difficult-there may be good news for you.

Facts matter when your health is at stake
Updated: May 22, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - Learning that you have a disease or medical condition can be overwhelming. You need to learn more about your condition. You may get advice from all directions – from well-meaning friends and family, the Internet, magazines, newspapers and television. But in the end, you want to understand your treatment options so that you can discuss your choices with your health care provider.

A Better Diet Can Improve Your Looks
Updated: May 15, 2013 - 4:32 am

(StatePoint) There may be some credence to the old saying that “beauty comes from within.” Scientific research shows that the appearance of your largest, most visible organ -- your skin -- can be directly affected by the vitamins, nutrients and minerals you feed your body.

Friday 05/10/2013
What Every Woman Should Know About Long-Term Care
Updated: May 11, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NewsUSA) - With women generally outliving men, planning for long-term care becomes more urgent for them in their pre-retirement years. After all, while longevity definitely has its upside -- including more time to enjoy travel and family -- there's no denying its biggest potential downside: the increased risk of health problems that can make caring for oneself difficult.

Improving Brain Research for Better Alzheimer's Diagnoses
Updated: May 11, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NewsUSA) - More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease -- a number that's only going to rise as more adults age into their mid to late 60s. So, making strides to better understand the disease is a must.

Thursday 05/09/2013
Tips For Keeping Your Eyes In Tip-top Shape
Updated: May 11, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—Any time of year can be the right time to take a look at how you can maintain the health of your eyes. The good news is that there are simple steps you can follow to keep your eyes healthy and make sure you are seeing your best.

25 Minutes: The Time It Takes To Teach Children About Safety
Updated: May 11, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—Did you know there are 525,000 minutes in a year? The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children wants you to take 25 of them to talk to your child about safety—the same amount of time it takes to watch a favorite TV show. It could save a child’s life.

Army Amputee Continues To Serve Through Adaptive Sports And Reconditioning
Updated: May 11, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—Seven months after joining the Army, Sgt. Ryan McIntosh stepped on an improvised explosive device during a routine orchard-clearing mission in Afghanistan. He came home with a deeper commitment to the uniform, despite losing his right leg below the knee.

Early Detection Of Breast Cancer: Something To Really Like
Updated: May 11, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)We all reflect on how the women in our lives are so important to us and our families. FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. and the National Breast Cancer Foundation are working together to raise awareness and encourage all women to understand the importance of early detection of breast cancer. The partnership recently launched Images of Health, a campaign designed to provide educational resources and support for breast cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones.

How Your Mattress May Affect Your Relationship
Updated: May 11, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—Many couples’ romantic problems may be easier to solve than they think. That’s because the trouble, if it’s an intimacy issue, may be due to nothing more than their mattress.

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