Health

ABOVE PHOTO: Medical tourism is a rapidly-growing practice of traveling across international borders to obtain health care, specially plastic surgery. Colombia is one of the three leading countries worldwide for plastic surgery, along with Brazil and Mexico. Companies such as The Medical Trip, offer packages including flights, hotels and city tours. Pictured: Model released photo…

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FAMILY FEATURES Effectively managing your blood pressure can help reduce your chances of life-threatening medical events, even death. Gain confidence and learn how to take control of your blood pressure with these tips and resources from the American Heart Association. The silent killer High blood pressure is often referred to as the “silent killer” because…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Bruce Willis  (Editorial credit: Denis Makarenko / Shutterstock.com) ASSOCIATED PRESS Bruce Willis’ family has announced that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The announcement Thursday came about a year after his family said that Willis would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a brain disorder that leads to speaking,…

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BPT According to a recent Forbes Health poll, improving mental health was cited as one of the top New Year’s resolutions for 2023. For those seeking a mental healthcare provider, finding the right one can feel much like dating — overwhelming to find someone who shares the same values, meets your needs, and with whom…

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BPT By JoAnne Foody, M.D.,  FACC, FAHA, Chief Medical Officer at Esperion February marks the start of American Heart Month – a month dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and heart disease prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every 34 seconds, one person dies in the United States from…

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Help protect yourself against pneumococcal pneumonia. BPT The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on your health goals from the past year. It’s also a great time to set up new ones to reach for. This is especially important for people aged 19-64 with certain underlying medical conditions like asthma,…

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BPT Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, or are a caregiver for someone with diabetes, you know managing the condition requires diligence. Eating well and exercising are a priority, but there are other aspects of your health that are important, too — like your eyesight. Approximately 34.2 million people in the U.S….

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ABOVE PHOTO: Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, speaks during a press conference on the kickoff of 988, a new national mental health hotline, Friday, July 15, 2022, in Philadelphia. The press conference took place in front of the Contemplation, Clarity and Resilience mural by artist Eric Okdeh, which is…

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BPT  It’s an experience shared by many: You make an ambitious health resolution at the start of the year and a few months – or weeks – later, you lose steam and throw in the towel. This year break the cycle of broken resolutions by focusing on simple, yet effective ways you can impact your…

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BPT Stop for a moment and think about your top 5 New Year’s resolutions. If you said them out loud right now, how many would be about your health? Did they include: •  exercising more •  eating more healthily •  stopping smoking •  meditating •  getting more quality sleep Is getting vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia…

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