Health
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Back to school: A child’s success starts with a good night’s sleep
(BPT) – It’s hard to believe another school year is already here. After a fun summer of outdoor activities, vacations and plenty of late nights,...
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Pacemakers go high-tech
(BPT) – Steven Reiss, a New York City lawyer and long-distance swimmer, was the picture of health for an active 63-year-old man. Among his many...
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Knowing the early signs of shingles may save you years of pain
(BPT) – Did you know almost one out of three people in America will develop shingles in their lifetime? A whopping 1 million Americans experience...
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Spring into action now to help prepare for fall allergies
(BPT) – To everything there is a season, and this season you just might be feeling lousy: sneezing, stuffy nose, and watery eyes. With spring...
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Start a conversation with your teen about their health [Infographic]
(BPT) – As teens and young adults mature, they become more and more responsible for different aspects of their lives – including their health. While...
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The debate about cervical cancer testing continues
(BPT) – While research shows that women and healthcare providers agree that the Pap test should remain an element of frontline cervical cancer screening, debate...
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Make the commitment to get to your A1C goal [Infographic]
(BPT) – America’s Diabetes Challenge: Get to Your Goals is an educational program from Merck and the American Diabetes Association urging people with type 2...
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A nutritionist’s sustainable healthy habits for the whole family
(BPT) – It’s important to establish healthy eating habits for your family, but it’s not always easy to know where to start. We spoke to...
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Customized knee implants offer advantages to patients
(BPT) – By 2030, the number of people turning to knee replacement surgery to end pain and regain mobility will likely increase to 3.5 million...
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Health consequences of hard water
(BPT) – When you look at the cities that attract the most new citizens, particularly those in the senior age brackets, Phoenix and Tucson are...