Health

NewsUSA If you’re like most Americans, you probably view benefits open enrollment as somewhat of a chore. After all, 67 percent of employees describe shopping for benefits as complicated, long or stressful according to the 2017 Aflac WorkForces Report. For many, that might be true. But why not look at choosing benefits as something more…

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BPT Controlling the “ABCs of diabetes,” namely A1C, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, is difficult enough, but when you add that second C – costly medications – it’s easy to see how one’s levels can spiral out of control very quickly. According to the American Diabetes Association, for the 30 million people living with diabetes…

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NewsUSA More than 16 million Americans report that they suffer from a condition called dry eye, and the total number may be as high as 30 million. Women are twice as likely as men to endure this often-painful condition, with symptoms including irritated, scratchy, or burning eyes, a feeling of something in the eyes, excess…

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BPT Adopting a diet that mainly consists of foods ranking low on the Glycemic Index (GI) can help you have a consistent energy level, feel calmer, improve cholesterol levels and lose weight. So, why aren’t more people following a low-glycemic diet and reaping these health advantages? Some say a low-GI diet is hard to follow….

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BPT You can find them on the side of most every product at your local grocery store. They are plain and kind of boring but nutrition labels were designed to contain vital information for good health and wise food choices. These labels tell you the number of servings in a container, how many calories per…

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NewsUSA If current trends hold, 1 in 5 Americans will have diabetes by 2025 — and 1 in 3 by about a generation after that. So says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which rightly calls the figures “alarming.” But when you think about our lifestyles — too often sedentary, with unhealthy diets —…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars   BPT ‘Tis the season for sweet and savory treats. The holidays bring loads of goodies, but the problem is these temptations can put a big strain on your nutrition goals. If you’re whipping up some tasty holiday dishes this season, you don’t have to choose between your…

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BPT For people living with diabetes, the condition is a part of their everyday life and one that impacts many of their decisions, from balancing what they eat to taking care of their health. One area that might not be top of mind for people living with diabetes is life insurance. That’s because many people…

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BPT As many Americans know, fall is the season when we must select our health benefits for the upcoming year. Choosing a health plan can be a daunting task, but selecting the right coverage protects you and your family’s general health needs and can prepare you for an unexpected medical crisis. While no one plans…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Over 500 runners and walkers participated in the fifth annual Miles for Migraine event. (Photo credit Andrea Patton photo)   Approximately 500 enthusiastic supporters participated in the fifth annual Miles for Migraine walk and run on a perfect fall day, Saturday, October 7 in Wissahickon Park. The two-mile walk and 5K/10K run raised funds…

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