Health

Family Features Chances are you’ve heard the term probiotics and know that these good bacteria that live in your gut promote healthy digestion. Did you know that probiotics are also key to a healthy immune system and protein absorption? While researchers are still unraveling exactly how these bacteria accomplish all that they do, it’s understood…

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BPT There are many options when it comes to female reproductive health choices. These are very personal decisions; however, input from your partner and health care provider is paramount. Here is some important information to keep in mind as you speak with your healthcare provider and consider what might be right for you. Trends in…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  State Rep. Donna Bullock HARRISBURG – State Rep. Donna Bullock has introduced legislation that would end the worry of thousands of senior citizens who qualify for Pennsylvania’s prescription drug assistance programs, PACE and PACENET. Bullock (D-Phila.) said her legislation (H.B. 2306) would Amend Act 91 of 1971 – known as the State Lottery…

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BPT Doctors hate seeing patients suffering from chronic pain, and not just because their instinct is immediately to want to help their patients to feel better. One of the primary challenges doctors confront is that even though chronic pain is common, it can be extremely difficult to diagnose and treat. The condition can be debilitating…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  EBLT Bowl BPT You can get your fill of vitamins C and D by eating oranges and soaking in a little sun each day, which is good for your body and mind. Small habits like these can have a big impact on your overall health and help you feel your best each day….

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BPT For parents of children living with diabetes, back to school season includes more than the usual shopping trips for supplies and clothes. Diabetes management is a 24-hour job. During the school year, your child is spending a large portion of their day in class or participating in extracurricular activities. So it’s critical that you…

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(BPT) – There are lots of things kids get excited about when they go back to school. From brand new lunch boxes loaded with pudding cups, to shiny 64-packs of crayons and catching up with friends they haven’t seen for awhile, anticipation is in the air. But if you’re a parent of one of the…

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Consumer misperceptions reported on the effectiveness of dietary or herbal supplements versus statins NEW YORK– The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) conducted a primary research study designed to investigate attitudes among Black consumers regarding their use of dietary and/or herbal supplements as a treatment for cholesterol in place of statins.  Black U.S. residents, diagnosed with…

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BPT About 35 million Americans suffer from toe, finger, and athlete’s foot fungus, and with so many over-the-counter and prescription products, it’s hard for consumers to choose the right option. “Patients not only need to treat the infection but also break the cycle of re-infection,” as said by Mahmoud Ghannoum and Nancy Isham.* The hardest…

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BPT Of all the life hacks for better living, taking care of your hearing is among the smartest – and it yields an incredible ROI. In short, getting a hearing test is worth it. No matter what your age, untreated hearing loss can take its toll. The catch is, hearing loss is stealthy. It’s usually…

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