Health
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Want to know your donation really makes a difference? Give local, America!
(BPT) – Americans are generous people, donating billions of dollars every year to thousands of charities. Yet it’s only human nature to wonder if your...
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From at school to home: 5 steps to keep kids active
(BPT) – Nearly one in six of all U.S. children and adolescents are obese, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control. And with some...
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IBS Awareness Month: One patient shares her story about a condition that affects millions of Americans
(BPT) – Millions of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) across the country suffer from painful and debilitating gastrointestinal symptoms including cramping, bloating, abdominal discomfort,...
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Stop the nausea of migraine headaches with this innovative solution
(BPT) – The throbbing, the pressure, the pain – more than 36 million Americans know these symptoms well. They represent the onset of another migraine...
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Taking a bite out of life insurance premiums
(BPT) – We are bombarded with messages about the importance of making healthy choices every single day. While the latest exercise and nutrition trends can...
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Unscrambling the dietary guidelines
(BPT) – While 2016 is the Year of the Monkey on the Chinese calendar, in the world of food and nutrition, it’s the Year of...
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Nationwide need for volunteer firefighters grows: Are you up to the challenge?
(BPT) – Did you know that 87 percent of America’s 30,000 fire departments are either fully or partially staffed by volunteers? The peace of mind...
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Nurses address global health care concerns through virtual learning
(BPT) – People are more connected now than ever before thanks to the globalization of technology, international travel, commerce and industry. But this interconnectedness also...
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Boston man with multiple sclerosis reaches new heights with support partner
(BPT) – Brian Moore-Ward recently climbed to the top of Boston’s tallest building to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS). He has conquered this 60-flight...
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Community connections are a lifeline when coping with chronic disease
(BPT) – Like many people facing a chronic disease diagnosis, Renee Rodriguez felt utterly alone. After a lifetime of battling illnesses and infections, Rodriguez’s immunologist...