Health
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Health insurance hurdles? 4 times to ask for help
(BPT) – Millions of people each year find themselves in transition with their health care coverage. They may be leaving an employer and considering COBRA...
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The truth about multi-grains and why you should eat more [Infographic]
(BPT) – – Whole grains are an important part of a well-balanced diet, and one way of incorporating a variety of whole grains into your...
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Learn more about blood clots [Infographic]
(BPT) – In February 2015, 2-time champion, 10-time basketball all-star, and Olympic gold medalist Chris Bosh was diagnosed with blood clots in his lung (PE)....
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Thyroid cancer truths: Challenge shines light on disease
(BPT) – When thyroid cancer survivor Victoria Ballesteros went into surgery to have a benign lump removed from her neck at age 38, she had...
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Seniors struggle with hearing loss perceptions [Infographic]
(BPT) – – Many seniors are uncomfortable with the social stigma surrounding hearing loss, yet many are not proactive about treatment. Here’s a look at...
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Progress in the fight against cancer
(BPT) – When you consider that more than 1.65 million new cases of cancer will occur in the United States this year, and that more...
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The facial redness of rosacea brings negative first impressions [Infographic]
(BPT) – For the 16 million Americans living with the chronic inflammatory skin condition rosacea, struggling with their appearance can be a daily battle. It’s...
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Flavor and fitness: Can they work together?
(BPT) – A common complaint among individuals who exercise frequently is the difficulty of balancing good nutrition with delicious flavor. These attributes are too often...
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Hispanic eyes by the numbers [Infographic]
(BPT) – – As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off and many Hispanic families are celebrating their heritage and culture, Transitions Optical, Inc. is urging them...
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Diluting baby formula: When frugality can be fatal
(BPT) – The average American family spends about $12,000 on a new baby in the first year of the infant’s life, and food represents the...