Health
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5 things everyone needs to know about vitamin B12 deficiency
(BPT) – It’s common knowledge that vitamins are important to a person’s overall health, but few realize that a deficiency in some vitamins can cause...
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3 reasons to pay attention to an irregular heartbeat
(BPT) – Approximately 14 million people in the U.S. have an irregular heartbeat, also known as an arrhythmia. Heart arrhythmias are very common and are...
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Foods to fire up your metabolism
(BPT) – When it comes to a fast metabolism, some people seem to have hit the genetic jackpot. Luckily, your metabolism doesn’t solely depend on...
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8 simple tips to designing safe living spaces for seniors
(BPT) – The saying goes, “With age comes wisdom,” but oftentimes, it also comes with a new set of physical challenges, such as limited mobility...
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Medicine safety as important for teens as toddlers
(BPT) – Protecting children from harm is a priority for every parent. They are encouraged to child-proof the entire house to keep curious toddlers safe....
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Gut check: Simple ways to beat the bloat
(BPT) – Bloated stomachs, indigestion and occasional gassiness grab the most attention during the holidays, when over-eating seems to be the norm. But periodic bloating...
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Live longer, live better: Why the Mediterranean diet just may be the most delicious meal plan yet
(BPT) – Olives and olive oil, fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grains, nuts, legumes, fresh fish and seafood, lean meats, cheese and yogurt and red...
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5 home-renovation tips that will reduce asthma and allergy triggers in your home
(BPT) – This is the peak season for do-it-yourself projects, and maybe you already have your tape measure in hand, ready to tackle a bathroom...
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4 simple ways to protect yourself from cardiovascular disease
(BPT) – Cardiovascular disease – damage to the heart and blood vessels – claims more American lives each year than all forms of cancer combined,...
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Do your homework before selecting a weight loss program
(BPT) – Consumers are flooded with weight loss options that promise to help them lose weight and keep it off. But which programs actually work?...