Health

NEWSUSA Women have been told to get a mammogram every year starting at age 40. Why? What are the downsides to getting checked – or not – each year for breast cancer? The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging recommend that women get a mammogram each year starting at 40….

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BPT This fall millions will head to the polls to cast their vote in the mid-term elections, but they have another important choice to make as well: their health care coverage for 2019. People will have the opportunity to select or switch their health insurance plans for 2019 during open or annual enrollment. But unlike…

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BPT From a cough that won’t go away to a sore throat they caught from the classroom, children and their vulnerable immune systems can fall victim to common illnesses quicker and more often than adults. However, while these health issues are typical, it is not always easy to identify what they are when symptoms strike….

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FAMILY FEATURES From finances and health concerns to lengthy to-do lists, there are numerous sources of strain in the lives of most people. According to a survey conducted by Wakefield Research, 68 percent of people feel stress on a weekly basis and 32 percent are stressed every day. Women, in particular, are impacted, as 25…

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BPT Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is almost here – the time (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7) when people can make changes to their Medicare coverage for the year ahead. Thankfully, there are tools and resources to help you navigate the process and select a plan to meet your needs. National Medicare Education Week begins Sept….

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BPT The transition between summer and going back to school can be tough, especially for families with student athletes who are participating in fall sports. Whether your athletes are in high school or grade school, it’s difficult to balance schoolwork, practice, games, proper nutrition and rest. Mitzi Dulan, registered dietitian and nutrition consultant to professional…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Nicolis ‘Nico’ Williams   As students prepare to head off to college, talk to your doctor about vaccination to help prevent meningitis   BPT Nicolis “Nico” Williams was a junior at Texas A&M University when one day in February 2011, he had a bad headache after a night out with friends. “It was…

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If your child is feeling anxious, here are some tips for how to soothe their school-related nerves.   By Christine Mawhinney Lark FAMILYFOCUS.ORG As big yellow buses return and rumble through sleepy neighborhoods, the message is clear: A new school year is beginning. There’s plenty of excitement ahead, but for some students, the start of…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Tomika McFadden Through the Pennsylvania Care Health and Wellness Festival, Tomika McFadden hopes to make the community healthier. By Kharisma McIlwaine When West Philadelphia native Tomika McFadden founded Pennsylvania Care Associates in 2012, it was a management consulting firm. Now, it serves the community as a health services corporation, and as the organization in…

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BLACKNEWS.COM Dallas — In the new book, “Understanding My Daughter’s Brown Body, A Mom’s Guide to Raising Body-Confident Black Girls,” award-winning author, teen expert and UrbanGirlz.org founder, Trenette Wilson helps parents deal with the onset of early puberty, examines why Black girls begin puberty nine months to one year earlier than other races of girls…

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