Category: Health & Beauty

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How to Help Prevent the Spread of Germs This Cold and Flu Season

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(BPT) – Chilly temperatures and winter weather aren’t the only burden that comes with this time of year — it’s also the peak of cold and flu season. Cold and flu germs can lurk on hundreds of common surfaces we encounter daily, and according to the CDC, the flu virus can live and potentially infect a person for up to 48 hours after being deposited on a surface. “Respiratory illnesses like common colds and the flu can stop families in their tracks, leading to sick days and missed school or…

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Choosing the Right Vegan Supplements For Your Needs

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The hunt for vegan supplements can indeed be a bit overwhelming, right? It’s just like you feel you’re standing at the crossroads of a major health decision.  But don’t worry, we’re here to break it down and help you make the best choices for your unique health journey.  Today we are here to help you in this journey. Read this to find out how you can choose the right vegan supplements without considering it as a daunting task.  1. Understand Your Unique Nutritional Needs We all know that everyone’s body…

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8 Ways to Live Healthier in 2025

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Take steps to limit risk for cardiovascular disease (Family Features) The last decade has seen a surge in cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart disease and stroke. These trends are leading researchers to conclude that the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) will continue to rise. More than 60% of U.S. adults will have some type of CVD by 2050, according to forecasted projections from the American Heart Association, which is celebrating 100 years of lifesaving…

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Yoga Versus Pilates And Which Should You Choose?

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  While both yoga and Pilates take an integrated mind-body approach to fitness and well-being, their origins, approach to these objectives and methods differ greatly. The emergence of mind-body classes like Pi-Yo and Yogalates can make it difficult for people to distinguish between the two. Although the two can be pursued as complementary activities or integrated into one style, like Pi-Yo, they are not the same. It can be beneficial to practice each independent of the other and which one you practice depends on what you want to achieve. Origins …

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Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate

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Everybody has a sweet tooth, and chocolate is a no-fail satisfier. Dark high quality chocolate in particular (not your typical Snickers) has several health benefits that make it a bit more justifiable to snack on! For many years, chocolate has been viewed as the ultimate comfort food and it has become one of the most popular foods in the world. However, due to the over consumption of this silky, dark, sweet food many health practitioners warn against it. They say that it’s calorie-laden and does little in the way of…

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Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Through Dec. 7

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Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Through Dec. 7 Reviewing your Medicare options could save you money (Family Features) If you’re enrolled in Medicare, it’s important to remember Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 each year. This is the time for people with Medicare to compare their prescription drug and health coverage options for the upcoming year. It is important to compare your options because plans can change every year – even your current choice may be changing. Your health needs can change, too. By comparing all your…

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How to Get the Health Care You Want and Need

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Older Adults speak out about healthcare

Older Adults Speak Out About Aging (Family Features) Older adults in America often face a harsh reality when it comes to health care. While Baby Boomers are living longer than prior generations, they are more likely to struggle to get the care they need due to financial challenges, hard-to-navigate health insurance coverage and widening gaps between who receives high-quality care and who doesn’t. They’re now speaking up about how the health care system isn’t listening to them. Older adults want care that adds life to their years, not just years…

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Why This Mom is Advocating For Flu Vaccination

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(BPT) – Like many seven-year-olds, Kaden Stevenson was active and healthy, enjoying martial arts and soccer. When Kaden’s mom Michele noticed he wasn’t his usual energetic self, she assumed he might have a cold or stomach bug. But after four days of rest, he was getting worse, and he was starting to complain that his right leg hurt. As soon as Michele noticed swelling in his leg and the rash all over his body, she took him to the emergency room. Kaden was airlifted to a children’s hospital where a…

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The Truth About Women and Heart Disease

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The Truth About Women and Heart Disease

(Family Features) Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Although it is largely preventable, each year more than 300,000 women, or 1 in every 5, die from heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 1 in 16 women ages 20 and older have coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease, and 75% of women 20-39 years old have one or more risk factors. These include diabetes, hypertension (also known as high blood pressure), high cholesterol,…

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An Introduction to the Art of Meditation

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Meditation Activities Meditation activities and their daily practice is not a new thing as it also belongs to our ancestors. People of old times were very well aware of meditation art and its advantages. Now-a-days, individuals like to include meditation as an indispensable part of their lives to bring an immense distinction in their lifestyle and attitude. The process of mediation includes numerous postures and steps. Most commonly used of these postures are as under. 1. Cross Legged Posture 2. Seated posture 3. Kneeling posture 4. Corpse posture 5. Hand…

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