Health
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From 20s to 50s: How to age gracefully
(BPT) – When you’re constantly bombarded with messages and news about the latest anti-aging treatments and methods, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How can you...
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How to keep your skin healthy during the dry winter months
(BPT) – The transition from fall to winter presents unique challenges for everyone. Not only is it important to switch wardrobes in order to brave...
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How to adjust to new hearing aids
(BPT) – ‘Hearing aids aren’t like glasses.’ If you’ve already visited a hearing care professional, that’s probably what you were told. When you put on...
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How new technology can help chronic disease management
(BPT) – Affecting more than 1.6 million Americans, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC) – known collectively as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) – are painful,...
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Preparing your teen to manage their health
(BPT) – The transition from childhood to adulthood can be overwhelming for parents and teens alike. Parents know how important it is to manage their...
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Brush up on dental hygiene: 6 tips for teaching your kids healthy habits
(BPT) – Eat your vegetables. Never skip breakfast. Wash your hands before eating. There are many important habits to teach your children to help lay...
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What it will take to double pancreatic cancer survival by 2020
(BPT) – For Diane Borrison, it started with her eyes. They had suddenly taken on a yellowish hue. It didn’t take her long to realize...
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Survey says Americans don’t hesitate to travel when sick, so take steps to protect yourself against the spread of germs
(BPT) – If you’re among the millions of Americans who relish seeing loved ones during the holidays, there’s good news and bad news. The good:...
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5 questions to ask your doctor about managing pain after surgery
(BPT) – One in 15 patients who get prescription painkillers (also called narcotics or opioids) after surgery end up using them long-term, which can result...
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In sickness and in health: Tips for avoiding stress when caring for a spouse who’s under the weather
(BPT) – When saying ‘I do,’ the classic marriage vows, ‘In good times and in bad, in sickness and in health’ spring to mind. However,...