Health

By Glenn Ellis TRICEEDNEYWIRE.COM Since 1949, the month of May has been recognized as Mental Health Month. With African-Americans leading the country with troubling statistics in areas like unemployment, child abuse and neglect, and domestic violence, all of which can exacerbate stress, it is perhaps not surprising that the African-American community leads the country in…

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BPT Few things are more daunting for first-time moms than the prospect of childbirth. They wonder: Will my baby be okay? What will labor and delivery be like? Moms who have been there offer the low-down on labor and delivery and their message is comforting. Yes, childbirth is painful. But it’s manageable. In fact, nearly…

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Study focuses on early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and tracking it over time   FAMILY FEATURES More than 5 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and scientists expect this number to triple by 2050. Experts say that African-Americans are two to three times more likely than White Americans to develop the disease. A momentous scientific…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Ken Dashow   BPT In 2017, nearly seven million Americans were estimated to have AFib, a type of irregular heartbeat, not caused by a heart valve problem. This condition increases the risk of having a stroke by five times. ‘Tune in to AFib,’ an educational campaign from the Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance,…

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BPT Parenting during the early years of childhood can be an exciting experience – first steps, first words and other milestone “firsts” – but there are other firsts too – first fever, first cold, and increasingly for parents – first allergic reaction. No parent ever wants to be unprepared if their infant or toddler experiences…

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BPT New York City already mandates it and now Philadelphia is considering it. “It” is salt warnings on menu labels for any item considered too high in salt. The average American eats about 3,400 mg./day of sodium and recent studies indicate that’s just about the right amount. Regardless, the federal government continues to recommend that…

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BPT Can cutting back on whole grains be bad for your gut and deadly to your health? Though some popular diets promote the elimination of grains, a recent report from the American Institute for Cancer Research suggests this may be ill advised. Researchers say 47 percent of colorectal cancers can be prevented with lifestyle changes,…

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BPT Many women and their doctors are still confused about the safety of estrogen. When introduced, estrogen was believed to be good for you. But, following the Women’s Health Initiative study 15 years ago, women were told that hormone therapy could, in fact, lead to an increased risk of cancer, blood clots and heart disease….

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By Jamin Brahmbhatt MD Men’s Health Network In general, guys do not think about their testicles on a day-to-day basis. Unless we have some pain or feel an abnormality, we let them go on with their day. The testicles actually are very important to the male body. The testicles serve as a factory for sperm…

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BPT Want to start making more earth-friendly food choices in the kitchen? This Earth Month, start with mushrooms, a healthy food that requires minimal natural resources to produce. According to a 2017 study titled “The Mushroom Sustainability Story,” mushroom production requires relatively low water, energy and land space. Growing one pound of mushrooms involves using…

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