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Heart Health

Managing Heart Failure Is Worth The Effort

(NAPSI)—The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, shared this … more
Health Bulletin

Recovering From Stroke

(NAPSI)—Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability—in fact, it's even more disabling than it is fatal. The period following a stroke can be difficult for patients and their loved … more
Health Bulletin

Flu-Fighting Facts

(NAPS)—The flu is nothing to sneeze at. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza has resulted in between 9.2 million and 35.6 million illnesses annually … more
Halloween Hints

Saying ‘Boo’ To Cavities This Halloween: Preventive Tips And Tricks For Parents And Kids

(NAPSI)—Halloween can be a scary holiday for families. Not because of the haunted houses, ghosts and goblins, but because of tooth decay. On average, between parties and trick-or-treating, kids … more
News For Older Americans

Four Ideas For Health Care Planning In Retirement

(NAPSI)—The Employee Benefit Research Institute estimates that a typical 65-year-old couple will spend a total of $265,000 in health care costs over the remainder of their lives. This … more
Health Alert

You May Be Able To Help Save A Child’s Life

(NAPSI)—Seven-year-old Julián Morales seems like any other young boy—he loves playing video games, watching baseball, spending time with his little sister and eating chocolate ice … more
Pointers For Parents

Hints To Help You Protect Your Kids In The Car

(NAPSI)—Keeping your kids on the road to safety when in and around a car can be easier if you take these steps: What You Can Do First, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety … more
Pointers For Parents

Sweet Solutions For A Successful School Year

(NAPSI)—A new school year is upon us, and as students everywhere gear up for an exciting time of learning ahead, the best way to set them up for success is to gather all their back-to-school … more

NHLBI: Exploring Research Directions In Hope Of A Widely Available Cure For Sickle Cell Disease

(NAPSM)—September is not just “back-to-school” month; it’s National Sickle Cell Awareness Month—a month selected to call attention to a life-long illness affecting … more

Irving Burgie: The Man Who Put Calypso Music On The Map

(NAPSM)—While many Americans  may be surprised to learn just where some of the best-known and beloved calypso songs originated, for those in the know, the name Irving Burgie springs to … more

Minor Symptoms Turned Out To Be A Major-League Disease

(NAPSM)—Like most people starting retirement, Angela S.* was thinking about how to manage volunteer work, help her children finish college, and just starting to consider ‘what’s the … more

When Disasters Strike, You Can Be Part Of The Solution

(NAPSM)—Every 24 seconds, somewhere in America, a fire department responds to a fire and firefighters are on the job, saving life and property. What many people may not realize is that most of … more
Health Awareness

Struggling With Addiction? Tips On Finding Quality Treatment

(NAPSI)—It can be overwhelming and confusing to know where to start if you need to find treatment for an alcohol or drug addiction. Addiction touches nearly everyone in some way, yet there is … more
Trends In Healthcare

Americans Overwhelmingly Reject Insurers’ Efforts To Deny Patients Coverage

(NAPSI)—A new national poll conducted by YouGov found that 91 percent of Americans believe insurance companies should not be allowed to deny coverage for people with chronic diseases whose … more
Protecting Your Money

Twice A Victim: Finding A Path Forward After An Accident

(NAPSI)—Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are injured in serious accidents. Though the causes may be different, one thing is increasingly common: Because there are often long delays … more
Ask A Foot And Ankle Surgeon

Why Won’t My Ankle Sprain Heal?

(NAPSI)—As a foot and ankle surgeon, I often hear “It’s just a sprain, no big deal.” Sometimes, however, a sprain can be, or become, serious. Sprained ankles are painful and … more
News For Older Americans

Choosing The Right Caregiver For Your Parents

(NAPSI)—According to Pew Research, every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old. And that will continue for the next 12 years, reaching 18 percent of the population by 2030. Americans 85 and … more
Health And Well-Being

Release, Refresh, Reset

(NAPSI)—You don’t have to let a busy schedule break your healthy stride or keep you from crushing your goals. You can regroup on your approach instead. By incorporating these three ways … more
News Of Health

Harnessing Research Discoveries For Patient Benefit

(NAPSI)—There’s encouraging news for people facing—or who may one day face—a cancer diagnosis: A new annual report highlights how federally funded research discoveries are … more
Health And Well-Being

Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better

(NAPSI)—Obesity is a serious health problem in the United States. More than one in three U.S. adults have obesity and that number increases to more than half—57 percent—among U.S. … more
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