Health

BPT Each year, at least 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis, and nearly 270,000 die as a result. While anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection can lead to sepsis, only 55 percent of Americans have heard of sepsis.[1] Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is life-threatening, and without timely…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Phyllis Hyman  (AP Photo/Rene Perez) By Kenny Gamble On [June 30], 1995, I received a call that saddened me to my core. Nothing was average about Phyllis. She commanded a room like not many people I’ve ever met. She was beautiful, intelligent and had all the charm in the world when she wanted…

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WWW.MENTALHEALTHAMERICA.NET Every person, regardless of race or ethnicity, should seek help if they have a mental health problem or symptoms of a mental disorder.  — David Satcher, M.D., Former U.S. Surgeon General An estimated 2.3 million Americans have bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive illness. A person with bipolar disorder can go from feeling very, very…

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Maintaining a healthy pH balance ‘down there’: Three common triggers for elevated vaginal pH and why it matters Three common triggers for elevated vaginal pH and why it matters   BPT Many women do not realize the vagina is an ecosystem that requires a balanced environment to remain healthy; and events like menstruation, sex, and…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Sen. Bob Casey with Alzheimer’s Association Advocates from Pennsylvania. 280,000 Pennsylvanians are living with Alzheimer’s Washington, DC – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, held a hearing entitled, “Changing the Trajectory of Alzheimer’s: Reducing Risk, Detecting Early Symptoms and Improving Data.” During…

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BPT The long summer months are full of potential. From hitting the beach to hitting the open road, there are plenty of activities for you to get outdoors and explore the warm weather. To make the most of the sunny days and star-studded nights, you need to be prepared so you have fun, stay safe…

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NEW YORK (AP) — Kate Spade New York has announced plans to donate $1 million to support suicide prevention and mental health awareness causes in tribute to the company’s late founder. To start, the company said Wednesday the Kate Spade New York Foundation is giving $250,000 to the Crisis Text Line , a free, 24-hour…

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FAMILY FEATURES Summer provides countless opportunities to get outside for hiking, biking and running around with friends and family. However, having fun in the sun also requires proper hydration. While staying hydrated may seem easy, healthy hydration is not always a given. For example, the water coming out of your faucet can travel through miles…

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BPT A Patient’s Journey to Surviving the Odds In 2010, Kristin Kleinhofer was feeling healthy when she found a bump on the top of the right side of her head and thought it was just a “harmless cyst.” After her mother suggested she see a doctor, surgery was performed to remove the growth. The biopsy…

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BPT While many of us may dream of retiring and moving away to a beach-side resort or cabin by the lake, the reality is that most Americans look forward to remaining in their own homes so they can continue to enjoy familiar comforts, activities and loved ones. In fact, an AARP survey recently found that…

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