Health
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Tips on how to help keep your dog healthy
(BPT) – As a pet owner, you want the best for your dog. Determining what constitutes ‘the best,’ however, can be difficult, especially when it...
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Simple forgetfulness or something more? Recognizing the potential signs of early Alzheimer’s disease
(BPT) – Misplacing your car keys, drawing a blank on someone’s name or repeating information you’ve already shared – everyone experiences some occasional forgetfulness, and...
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Empower yourself: Questions to ask your doctor about managing sickle cell disease
(BPT) – Being an informed patient with sickle cell disease has become an important part of health care today. Physicians are increasingly looking upon their...
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4 tips for taming back-to-school stress
(BPT) – Do you or your child have the back-to-school blues? If so, you’re not the only ones. Saying goodbye to slower summer days can...
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A year later, Raju’s independence remains strong
(BPT) – Everyone cherishes a particular independence day. Brazilians celebrate their independence from Portugal September 7 and the Japanese celebrate their independence on February 11....
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Labor and delivery: No laughing matter
(BPT) – Women have long sought ways to ease the pain of labor without detracting from the experience of childbirth. While epidural anesthesia remains the...
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8 things you need to know about bottled water in California
(BPT) – Thousands of consumer products use water, but few as efficiently as bottled water. After all, 100 percent of its contents are intended for...
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Suffering from fall allergies? What you can do to find relief
(BPT) – You heard all about the worst allergy season ever. You know the pollen tsunami swept through and left everyone sneezing and wheezing in...
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What you might not know about summer hydration
(BPT) – Summer is the time for outdoor fun and activities, but as temperatures rise, staying properly hydrated becomes even more important. Even if you...