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Go nuts and celebrate your health with a handful
(BPT) - Good things really do come in small packages. And when it comes to your health, pistachios pack a powerful punch: They help you manage your weight, may help reduce blood pressure and a stu...
Feb 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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How to breathe easier in your own home this spring
(BPT) - With spring on the horizon, airborne allergens and pollutants can cause much grief to homeowners who suffer from breathing problems such as asthma and seasonal allergies. With the potentia...
Feb 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rare diseases: Increasing awareness for better patient outcomes
(BPT) - Getting a diagnosis of any cancer can be frightening, but for those diagnosed with a rare cancer, the emotional toll can be much worse. For some of these patients, the journey to a correct...
Feb 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Age-related complications of iron overload in NTDT syndromes [Infographic]
Thalassemia, one of the world’s most common genetic diseases, affects red blood cell production, causing anemia. One group of thalassemias is called non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (NTDT) sy...
Feb 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Healthy eating tips for a well-rounded diet
Maintaining a healthy diet is a popular new year’s resolution for many of us, but for the nearly 400,000 Americans with kidney failure, eating right is actually critical to well-being and survival...
Feb 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Why going gluten-free doesn't mean going grain-free
(BPT) - It’s impossible to stroll the aisles in your local supermarket without seeing package after package labeled “gluten-free.” But who really needs a gluten-free diet, and how can you still en...
Feb 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Who has time for sick days? Tips to fight the cold, cough and flu this year
(BPT) - People who have gotten sick report their cold and flu symptoms lasted up to six days, according to the Vicks Second Annual Global Cough and Cold Survey. While health experts advise sick wo...
Feb 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Medicine cabinet makeover tips for people with high blood pressure
(BPT) - If you’re among the 68 million Americans who have high blood pressure, you may feel that taking your medicine, getting plenty of exercise and eating a healthy diet means you’re doing every...
Feb 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Frequent spring allergy questions answered
(BPT) - Spring is in the air – and that means pollen, mold spores and other airborne allergens are going to bring on sneezing and wheezing for an estimated 40 to 50 million Americans. The spring ...
Feb 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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Survival tips for every Alzheimer's disease family caregiver
Every 68 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. Approximately 5.4 million Americans currently have the disease, and nearly 15 million others are providing care. Often ...
Feb 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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To comfort a cold or flu, home remedies make a world of difference
(BPT) - For generations, families have passed down home-spun remedies that can help loved ones feel that even during those sniffles and sneezes, they’re cared for. Having a bowl of grandma’s famou...
Feb 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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The truth about losing weight: Separating facts from fiction (and magic pills)
(BPT) - Losing weight can dramatically improve your emotional and physical health, but it’s often a slow process. Millions of American adults use dietary supplements to lose weight, choosing a r...
Feb 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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