(StatePoint) Experts predict allergy season to be exceptionally severe this spring, according to the Allergy & Asthma Network. Rising global temperatures and a forecast of warm, dry air this spring after a winter of heavy snow could significantly increase pollen production. This comes after a year many people spent mostly indoors in quarantine.
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(NewsUSA) -This year's baseball season may not be completely back to normal, but it is getting closer, and fans are feeling positive.
(BPT) - When the pandemic started, you may have had the best intentions of using your time to get fit. However, with a variety of challenges filling your time, don't feel bad if you have yet to start over a year later. The good news is it's never too late and now is the ideal time to find a fitness routine that works for you.
(BPT) - If you're leaning towards a more plant-based diet, chances are you're focusing on the health benefits. Many health-conscious people today follow a “flexitarian diet,” a balanced approach that aims to increase plant-based food intake without completely excluding foods like meat and poultry.
(Family Features) The spring season and warmer months are typically all about renewal and evaluating things that may no longer serve you, such as habits, products or routines.
(Family Features) The spring season not only signifies the start of rain showers, colorful flowers and more outdoor activities, it also brings a rise in spring cleaning. Shake off the cold weather blues and revisit the simple parts of everyday life that could use a cleanup.
(Family Features) By plane, boat and foot, 2 billion COVID-19 vaccines are making their way to some of the most remote corners of the globe as part of the largest and fastest vaccine operation in history.
(Family Features) Building an appreciation for history is one way to help kids understand and connect with the world around them. History not only shows how people lived long ago, but it also gives clues about how society evolved into what it is today.
(Family Features) Even before COVID-19 limited social contact with friends, family and colleagues, many adults experienced loneliness and depression due to limited contact with others. Now, a year after the pandemic forced many people into even greater levels of isolation, the issue of social isolation is especially prevalent in Americans over the age of 50.
(Family Features) For people living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), everyday activities such as cooking, driving or reading can be challenging. AMD is the leading cause of severe vision loss and legal blindness in people over the age of 65 in the United States, according to research published in the “British Journal of Ophthalmology.”
(Family Features) On average, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 36 seconds, approximately 2,380 deaths each day, according to the American Heart Association. Each day, 405 deaths occur in the U.S. as the result of strokes, an average of one death every 3:33. More people die annually from CVD than from any other cause including cancer, COPD, diabetes, lung infections and the flu, according to the American Heart Association (AHA) 2021 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics.
(Family Features) Among the many struggles of the pandemic are finding ways to grieve and honor a loved one who has died under the constraints of COVID-19. The missed opportunity for a traditional funeral or memorial service has left some at a loss for how to honor their loved one’s life and start their grief journey.
(Family Features) The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health recently updated national guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and management of asthma. Asthma is a chronic lung condition affecting about 25 million Americans, 5.5 million of whom are children. The 2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines aim to improve the care of people living with asthma. Together, people with asthma, their caregivers and health care providers can make informed decisions about asthma management based on this new guidance.
(NAPSI)—The National Center for Health Statistics estimates 4 million babies will be born this year. If you’re having one of them, congratulations. If that one is causing you morning sickness, you’re far from alone—almost 80% of pregnant women suffer morning sickness at some point—and, fortunately, you can do something to ease it.
Take Care, Take Control
Here are hints on how:
Food: Avoid raw or lightly cooked eggs, soft and blue-veined cheeses and pate or liver products.
Beverages: Drink lots of water, milk and juice. It’s best to avoid alcohol and keep coffee and tea to a minimum.
Hygiene: Be scrupulous about cleaning food, particularly if you have pets.
Exercise: Swimming, yoga and walking can help.
Smoking: Give it up as soon as you can for your own and your baby’s health.
Acupressure: Understandably, most women are wary of morning sickness treatments in case it harms their unborn child. Fortunately, there’s an easy, natural way to combat morning sickness without taking drugs. Sea-Band acupressure bands harness the natural effect of acupressure by applying continuous pressure on the P6 point on each wrist using a plastic stud. The bands are available on Amazon in sets of two and in a special “Morning Sickness Kit” including the wristbands, ginger lozenges and aromatherapy oil, all aimed at safely relieving nausea without drugs.
Studies Show
A recent study in Italy found that morning sickness was reduced in 70% of women who used Sea-Bands and a study conducted by an American midwife showed that women wearing Sea-Bands also reported less anxiety, depression and hostility.
Learn More
For further facts and tips, visit www.sea-band.com.
(NAPSI)—Spring isn’t just when we spring forward in time, it is also the time when we spring into action to clean those places that likely haven’t been cleaned at all: your heating and cooling air ducts.
That can be a problem because that’s where dirt, germs, mold, mildew, pet dander and other allergens like to lurk.
A six-room house can generate as much as 40 pounds of dirt, chemicals and pollutants in a typical year—which this wasn’t for many families. The contaminants make the heating and cooling system work harder, use more energy and wear out faster. That can get expensive. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling a home is wasted.
Fortunately, there’s an easy answer. Get the air ducts cleaned by a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). They possess general liability insurance, are trained and tested, agree to a code of ethics, and clean and restore your heating and cooling system following NADCA standards, so they provide results with a high level of safety and security.
Learn More
For more information, visit www.BreathingClean.com. You can also find a nearby NADCA member at http://nadca.com/en/prosearch/all and enter your zip code.
(NAPSI)—If you ever have trouble seeing your way clear to getting your eyes checked, here’s a case to consider: Genida White could tell her vision was gradually getting worse, but she rationalized away the need to see an ophthalmologist—a medical doctor who specializes in eyecare. She could still do all the things she enjoyed, such as bowling every Monday. But mostly, she was nervous to hear what the doctor would say about her eyes.
Her daughter provided the encouragement she needed, telling her about a radio advertisement she heard about free eye exams with EyeCare America. No more excuses; it was time for an appointment. While, unfortunately, Genida did receive the diagnosis she feared—she would need surgery to remove cataracts in both eyes—the results were brilliant. The improvement in her vision was swift and dramatic.
“I’d never had eye surgery before,” Genida said. “Before I knew it, it was over.”
Cataract Facts
A cataract is when your eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy. People with cataracts describe it as looking through a foggy window; vision is blurred and colors are dulled. About half of all Americans over age 75 have cataracts. As you age, you’re increasingly likely to develop cataracts.
Fortunately, cataracts are treatable. An ophthalmologist surgically removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial one. Cataract surgery is the most effective and most common procedure performed in all of medicine with some 3 million Americans choosing to have cataract surgery each year.
Thankful for sight-saving surgery
Within two weeks of calling EyeCare America, Genida had cataract surgery in both eyes—just in time to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. She was amazed at how simple it was to set up the initial eye exam with EyeCare America and at how quickly her vision was restored.
“Reading the eye chart was so bad at first,” recalls Genida. She could just barely read the last two lines of the eye chart during her initial eye exam with her ophthalmologist, Douglas Wilson, M.D. The day after surgery, Genida was able to read the whole way through the chart, top to bottom. “Dr. Wilson asked me, ‘Are you sure you couldn’t see before?!’ and I said, ‘Yes, I’m positive!’ It was amazing.”
Proof of her quick recovery was evident at the bowling alley, where Genida didn’t miss one Monday on the lanes.
Is EyeCare America right for you?
If the cost of an eye exam is a concern, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeCare America program may be able to help. This national public service program provides eyecare through thousands of volunteer ophthalmologists for eligible seniors, 65 and older, and those at increased risk for eye disease, mostly at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient.
Learn More
To see if you or someone you care for qualify, visit www.aao.org/eyecare-america or follow @AcademyEyeSmart.
(NewsUSA) - Making healthy food choices can be overwhelming, especially if money is tight. Good nutrition is at the core of good health and reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease and stroke. "Eating delicious nourishing meals on a budget is possible, especially with a few key tips to make it simple," says Bridget Wojciak, director of nutrition and dietetics at Kroger Health, a national sponsor of the American Heart Association's Healthy for Good initiative. Planning ahead can help your dollar go further.
(BPT) - Decades of research verify what anyone who has enjoyed a truly excellent night’s rest already knows: Sleep is an essential function that allows our body and mind to recharge. The CDC verifies that scrimping on sleep leaves people vulnerable to attention lapses, reduced cognition, delayed reactions and mood shifts.
(BPT) - Today, consumers are beginning to use one more guideline to determine how to spend their food dollars: sustainability. The public is increasingly curious about where and how their food is produced and what impact it has on the environment — and for good reason. The world’s population is rapidly expanding and it’s estimated there will be over 9 billion people on the planet by 2050.
(StatePoint) More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s becoming clear that some patients who recover may take longer to feel like themselves than others.
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(Family Features) As temperatures rise and days get longer, pets, just like humans, get excited about spring. It’s time to get into new routines, and warmer weather provides the perfect opportunity to spend more time with your pet, creating memories both indoors and out.
(Family Features) Climate change is an issue that impacts everyone, especially children. The impacts can be seen first-hand, as the planet warms, and human fingerprints are all over the consequences: bigger, stronger hurricanes; deadly heat waves; more intense downpours; and devastating wildfires.
(BPT) - With the stress of the ongoing pandemic, children starting to go back to school in person after months of virtual school, sport and activity cancellations, and the change of what was considered the “normal” routine, it can be easy to consider your child’s weight gain of a few extra pounds as temporary. But this weight gain may not be trivial.
(BPT) - You might not know that generic and biosimilar medicines save Medicare, Medicaid and privately insured patients billions of dollars every year. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these safe, effective FDA-approved drugs are also saving lives.
(BPT) - Prescription medications have many benefits, including managing pain, regulating chronic conditions, preventing disease and more. Despite numerous positives, medications can be dangerous to others in your household, especially kids.
(BPT) - Bravery in the face of adversity. Resiliency during unforeseen challenges. Growing wherever you are planted. These are traits of the servicemembers who protect our country every day, but the same patience and optimism take root in the children of our military members. Through every hasty relocation and birthday phone call to a faraway parent, military children persevere during challenges that may be completely unfamiliar to their peers. Every April, during the Month of the Military Child, we show our support for military children and reflect on the sacrifices they continually must make.
(NewsUSA) - Who hasn't heard of the "Freshman 15"? According to Nick Rizzo at RunRepeat, "the 'quarantine 15' is the new 'freshman 15.'" It refers to the excess weight gain that people experience during long bouts of isolation, stress, and reduced physical activity. Every person around the globe has been touched by the stress of 2020 in one way or another.
(NewsUSA) - People living with diabetes know how to take ownership of their health, but many may not realize the potential impact of kidney disease on their condition.
(BPT) - Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be hard for the nearly 1 million Americans with the disease[i] and may present unexpected daily challenges. As the disease progresses, a person’s response to medications to treat their PD symptoms can change, leading to the re-emergence or worsening of PD symptoms between doses. These periods are known as OFF episodes and are experienced by an estimated 350,000 people in the U.S. living with PD.
(BPT) - Food insecurity, a serious global public health issue, has risen significantly in the United States since the start of the pandemic. Entire families, especially children, are currently experiencing the detrimental effects of this crisis which the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines as “a lack of financial resources for food for all members of the home.”
(NewsUSA) - With the cold weather retreating and some lifting of COVID restrictions across the nation, more seniors are feeling hopeful about getting back to their normal routines of life, including exercise. If you're one of those individuals wanting to get on the fast track to peak fitness, here are five ways to charge up your fitness routine now.
(Family Features) After months of unfamiliar restrictions and guidelines, pandemic fatigue is affecting how some Americans protect their health. However, experts warn that diligence is still extremely important because new mutations and variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 are being discovered. The typical cold and flu season also brings added threats to people’s health and wellness.
(Family Features) A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, finding safe ways to celebrate special events like birthdays can provide a boost for mental health. Whether you’re celebrating a kid or a kid at heart, planning a socially distant birthday party is a way to enjoy some camaraderie and honor life’s important milestones.
(Family Features) If you’ve been putting off a visit to your doctor during COVID-19, you’re not alone.
(Family Features) Long days of learning and adventure often lead to hunger for little ones, but many snacks don’t fit the bill or require already busy parents to spend precious time in the kitchen. Instead, make snack time simple – yet still fun and delicious – with a treat that’s ready to eat.
(NAPSI—According to a recent EdChoice and Morning Consult poll, half of parents of school-aged children said they were very or somewhat comfortable with their children returning to school “right now.” However, when asked when they thought COVID-19 would be contained enough such that in-person education was safe, just 34 percent thought it would be before the summer. One in five thought in-person education would be safe at the beginning of the next academic year, while 30 percent said the pandemic would keep classrooms unsafe even later than that. Meanwhile, the share of school parents with a much more favorable opinion of homeschooling has risen.
...but not every day
In fact, many parents indicate substantial long-term interest in hybrid education. Among all school parents, roughly two in five report their children are learning entirely online, while the rest say their children are participating in at least some in-person education. It seems a mix of in-person and online education would appeal to families even after the pandemic—45 percent would most prefer their children learn 1-4 days at home and spend the remaining time in a learning environment outside the home.
They’re also choosing choice
Support for school choice policies is also up.
•Support for charter schools increased to 68 percent in February. Support from parents of school-aged children is especially high at 75 percent.
•Young adults (72%) and Democrats (71%) are the two non-parent demographics most supportive of Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs). These let parents get public funds for private school, online learning programs, private tutoring, community college costs, higher education expenses and other approved customized learning services and materials. Middle-aged adults (70%), Black families (69%), and urbanites (69%) are also particularly supportive of ESAs.
•There’s strong support for homeschooling in light of the pandemic. The share of Americans reporting COVID-19 has been “very disruptive” to their communities, family and household routines, and personal routines all rose.
EdChoice is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that serves as the clearinghouse of information related to school choice research and policy in the United States.
(NAPSI)—If you receive Social Security disability benefits and are interested in working from home, Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program may be able to help!
The Ticket Program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and want to work. Through this free and voluntary program, eligible participants can work with service providers to receive the supports and services they need to find and maintain employment.
Ticket program service providers can help you determine if working from home would be a good fit for you. They can help identify work from home opportunities and polish your resume for those positions.
If you’re already working with a service provider, and you’ve started a remote position, here are 4 tips that can help you succeed when working from home:
1. Work from your home office. If you can, designate one room where you’ll do your work. Try not to do anything else in that room. If you don’t have the extra space, set up a desk or table that’s dedicated to work.
2. Create a morning routine. A morning routine will help you prepare for work and set you on the path to a productive day.
3. Keep a schedule. It’s important to maintain boundaries between your work and home life. If you have a home office, shut that door at the end of the day. Decompressing after work can be difficult when you’re at home, but setting a schedule helps you maintain that boundary so you can switch your attention from work to home.
4. Stay connected. Take advantage of videoconferencing to stay connected with your co-workers. It may take some practice to learn how to interact with your colleagues this way. Studies show that people learn better through video, they retain more from meetings and co-workers feel more energized and connected with each other.
How can the Ticket to Work program help?
To learn how the Ticket program can help you explore working from home, visit choosework.ssa.gov or call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Ask a representative to send you a list of service providers or find providers on your own with the Ticket program Find Help tool.
(BPT) - Today, it’s not enough for a company to make good products. Savvy consumers want to know the businesses and brands they patronize make a positive difference. Do they produce products in a sustainable way? Do they help their employees thrive? If they are reliant on animals, do they treat the animals humanely? How do these companies impact their communities?
(NewsUSA) - March Madness returns this year, after a pandemic-imposed hiatus in 2020.
(StatePoint) Music is a mood booster and can help promote mental health. This past year has been particularly challenging, inspiring many people to reap the many benefits of bringing more music into their homes. Here is how you can too:
(NAPSI)—There is good news for many individuals who care for a loved one living with an injury or illness connected to military service. They’re now eligible for free professional assistance.
Who Helps
A new program offered by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation provides veteran caregivers with trained professionals to perform daily tasks, including housekeeping, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and grooming.
Military caregivers nationwide can apply for 24 hours of services free through the Foundation’s website hiddenheroes.org/respite. The number of available hours is limited, so caregivers are urged to apply right away.
“Military caregivers have always struggled with the enormous responsibility on their shoulders, but the risks and restrictions of COVID-19 have sent rates of caregiver burnout, depression and isolation soaring,” said Steve Schwab, CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. “We developed this emergency assistance program to give America’s hidden heroes the precious time they need to rest, relax and recharge.”
The Foundation is managing the program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CareLinx, Wounded Warrior Project, AARP, and Bob Woodruff Foundation. The professional caregivers are provided by the trusted and licensed professionals of the CareLinx network and follow CDC guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety.
“I was skeptical that using respite care would actually help—I thought it might be more work than it was worth,” said veteran caregiver Jennifer Mackinday. “But it was game-changing. It was the first step for me to start taking better care of myself mentally and physically.”
Who Can Get Help
If you assist a service member or veteran with dressing, bathing, transportation, managing medication, physical therapy, or dealing with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress, you may be a military caregiver.
Learn More
For more information about military caregiving and available services, visit hiddenheroes.org/respite.
(NAPSI)—The groundswell of energy around gender parity and equity—in healthcare and in the larger world—has been palpable. Attention has reached an even greater fever pitch in light of COVID’s affect on women in the workforce. As Melinda Gates noted last year when announcing her $1 billion donation to support gender equality, it feels as though a window of opportunity has opened.
The recent Women in the Workplace study from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Company reflects this. The study shows that more companies are embracing best practices, deepening commitments and holding senior leaders accountable for progress. And the numbers are moving—with women’s C-suite representation rising from 17 percent in 2015 to 21 percent in 2019.
The numbers also reveal, however, that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a particularly damaging affect on women’s careers. Women’s jobs are 1.8 times more vulnerable to the crisis than are men’s. Women make up 39 percent of employment but account for 54 percent of job losses. One reason is the increasing burden of unpaid care, which disproportionately falls on women, particularly mothers, senior-level women and Black women.
As a result, 1 in 4 women are contemplating what many would have considered unthinkable a year ago: downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce. For the first time, women are leaving the workforce at higher rates than men and that can be critical for corporate America. Companies risk losing women in leadership—and future women leaders—and unwinding years of painstaking progress toward gender diversity. But it also represents an opportunity. If companies invest in a more flexible, empathetic workplace they can retain employees and create more opportunities for their women workers and themselves to succeed. Research shows that when women are well represented at the top, companies are 50 percent more likely to outperform their peers.
Fixing the problem needs a focus on three key areas:
•The “broken rung” at the start of the corporate management ladder. The Women in the Workplace report shows that just 72 women for every 100 men are hired and promoted to the first level of management. This threatens parity at each subsequent level—and must be fixed to create a strong female talent pipeline for the future. In healthcare specifically, we must also work on movement at the top.
•Progress for all women. Progress has not been equally shared. For example, while one in five C-suite leaders is female, just one in 25 is a woman of color. Black women and Latinas, in particular, are more likely to be held back by the broken rung and to fare worse in their experiences overall. We must broaden inclusivity.
•Rigorously prioritizing initiatives based on contextual data. For example, data from a 2019 HBA and Aon survey shows that the gender pay gap is widest in research and development positions and in smaller organizations, with the largest disparity in bonuses given. In addition, the Women in the Workplace study shows that while the length of paternity leave has increased from four to seven weeks over the past three years, the length of maternity leave has remained stagnant at 10 weeks. We must continue sharing data and adjust our priorities and policies.
How can we keep up our energy for the work still to come?
A combination of agility and collaboration can help organizations remain focused, passionate and effective for the long haul. By regularly measuring outcomes, reassessing priorities and testing new approaches, we can let go of what’s not working, celebrate what is and refine along the way—preventing stagnation and encouraging creativity. For example, with 16 companies joining forces to make up HBA’s Gender Parity Collaborative, the healthcare industry is working to systemically move women further, faster and serves as a model for others to follow. We encourage companies to work together to capitalize on this window of opportunity—so we can finally achieve parity for all.
For more information on the Women in the Workplace survey, or the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, visit genderparity.hbanet.org.
• Ms. Cooke is President and CEO, Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA), an industry champion of the Women in the Workplace study.
(NAPSI)—The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to stop the spread of the virus have shifted how people think about a lot of things, including their homes. With shelter-in-place orders and shutdowns around the globe, residences are not only homes, but also offices, classrooms, gyms and more. With increased time at home, there’s an increased awareness of how homes impact health and well-being—from allergens and dust collection to higher costs associated with energy consumption.
Research suggests that the concentration of toxins, allergens and other pollutants can be up to five times higher indoors than outdoors. Air pollutants can contribute to a range of short-term symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation and headaches, as well as long-term adverse health outcomes such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung cancer and respiratory issues.
As COVID-19 shifted the real estate market to increase buyer demand for homes, there is a unique opportunity to restructure home sales for healthier, more sustainable living that adds value for the homebuyer, rather than cost.
Alongside leading research institutions such as Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic, Delos (www.Delos.com) has spent nearly a decade researching how buildings and indoor spaces can improve health and well-being, including ultra-fine particle filtration of indoor air.
“Years of experience and extensive science tell us that our indoor environments can have a profound impact—either negative or positive—on our health and well-being,” said Paul Scialla, Founder and CEO of Delos and Founder of the International WELL Building Institute. “Our homes are a critical tool in addressing today’s most pressing public health concern while also helping us be more resilient in the future.”
To meet the growing demand for healthier homes, Delos has partnered with House X (www.housex.org), a Smart Home Marketplace that aims to lower the total cost of home ownership by reinvesting the broker commission into smart, healthier sustainable home technologies for new homeowners. Through this collaboration, Delos provides Healthway advanced air purification for new homebuyers who purchase through the House X marketplace, where the cost is covered through the broker commission. In addition, House X offers qualifying homebuyers free renewable energy for two to five years and a “smart mortgage” discounted one percent for the first 12 months of a qualifying 15- or 30-year fixed mortgage. The House X Marketplace features over 150,000 new homes for sale across America with 19,000 ready for quick move-in.
“We spend around 90 percent of our time indoors, with two-thirds of this time spent at home,” said William Farrell, President of House X World. “Expanding home ownership through innovative models that place value back into the hands of the homeowner is a necessary step towards improving the accessibility of healthier, more sustainable homes for everyday Americans.”
(Family Features) For some couples, the idea of registering for wedding gifts is an exciting way to start planning for the home they’ll be sharing as newlyweds. For others, the registry is just one more chore to check off the wedding to-do list.
(BPT) - Adolescence isn’t easy on anyone. The physical, psychological, social and emotional changes are difficult for young people since many do not have the tools to deal with the whirlwind of feelings that come with growing up. That’s why parents and educators are increasingly focused on teaching emotional regulation. These are the skills that help us to manage emotions and behavior despite negative circumstances. Children who understand and self-regulate their emotions are better able to control impulses, be flexible when things change unexpectedly, and manage behavior when feeling angry or upset.
(Family Features) Daily food choices can have a profound impact on overall health and well-being. Not only do healthy dietary patterns help maintain good health, they also reduce the risk of chronic diseases throughout all stages of life.
(Family Features) After a long year stuck at home, many people are dreaming about when they can travel once again. While counting down the days may feel like torture, planning and booking a vacation for later this year can give you something to look forward to.
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(NewsUSA) - March is finally here, and this year, so is March Madness. To celebrate the return of the NCAA basketball tournament, Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW), the Official Chicken Wing of March Madness, is offering a series of promotions to fuel the excitement.
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(BPT) - Consistent oral care and wellness habits are important during every stage of your life. So important, that every year we celebrate World Oral Health Day internationally on March 20. This day marks the largest global awareness campaign on oral health and is meant to spread positive messages about the importance of good oral hygiene around the world.
(StatePoint) Daylight Saving Time (DST) is here, which means you are operating on a brand new schedule. Unfortunately, time changes can cause many negative physical and mental effects on the body -- and be a logistical nuisance to boot! To make DST work for you, consider the following tips:
(BPT) - When Natasha McLean’s son, Mason, was just over a year old, she noticed some of his behaviors began to change drastically. He started excessively urinating, significantly more than he ever had before, accompanied by extreme mood swings and a tangible increase in appetite. Thinking it was a phase, she monitored his behavior and waited for it to pass, but after it persisted, Natasha conducted some research and realized her son was likely diabetic.
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(BPT) - COVID-19 has caused many disruptions in families’ lives — and in some cases, it has meant that children have missed or delayed their wellness checkups and vaccinations. These routine checkups, however, are a critical part of ensuring children stay healthy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations — even during COVID-19.
(BPT) - Every March we celebrate Essential Tremor Awareness Month to bring awareness to the most common movement disorder among adults, typically impacting the hand. This condition causes involuntary shaking, which occurs during intentional movement of the affected body part, also known as an action tremor.
(BPT) - Are you due for a colonoscopy? The American Cancer Society recommends that anyone 45 and older, who is of average risk for colorectal cancer, should begin getting this essential screening. Your healthcare provider will recommend regular screenings every 10 years — or more frequently, depending on your age, health considerations and family medical history.
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