Health Tips: A fast(ing) way to beat diabetes -- and high blood pressure

  Usain Bolt holds the record for the fastest sprint at 27.78 mph. And while that might not seem so fast compared to the cheetah (75 mph), it’s fast enough to defeat all …

Dear Dietitian: Pre-Diabetes

Dear Dietitian, My husband was just diagnosed with prediabetes. We were given a sheet of paper with information on this, but it left us with many questions. Does he need a special diet? Will he …

Health Tips: Protein amount, not source, key to increasing your muscle mass

“The Game Changers” is billed as a documentary about meat, protein and strength. The mission: to show folks that for many professional athletes, a vegan or vegetarian diet gives them an …

Dear Dietitian: Glycemin Index
Dear Dietitian, I have had diabetes for fifteen years and have kept it under control. But recently, my blood sugars have been higher, around 200 during the day. My daughter thinks I should try …
Toni Says: Help my mother with long-term care?
Dear Toni: You have written about other options for long term care in the past and have discussed life insurance with living benefits. This confuses me because I thought all life insurance plans …

Highly Rated Diets to Support Heart Health

(Family Features) Eating healthy is an important goal for people looking to maintain or improve their physical health, particularly as it relates to the heart.
How Cancer Screening Led to a Diagnosis Before Symptoms
(BPT) - At 54 years old, Valerie felt healthy and prided herself on being active. In her hometown of Flagstaff, Ariz., she could often be found exploring the outdoors, playing with her granddaughter …
One man's transformative journey losing 100-plus pounds
(BPT) - Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and for Brad Roberts, Chief Operating Officer of LifeMD, one such twist was his unexpected weight gain after the loss of his father. However, his …
This retailer is thanking shoppers with extraordinary bonus offers this week
(BPT) - An exclusive savings event is happening at Walgreens to celebrate and thank myWalgreens members with extraordinary bonus offers and Walgreens Cash rewards. myW™days will kick off on …

Living with Tardive Dyskinesia and Mental Illness: A Testimonial

(BPT) - Davitria lives with two mental illnesses and tardive dyskinesia.This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Davitria was compensated by Neurocrine Biosciences to …

Reduce Your COPD Risk, No Matter Where You Live

(Family Features) COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung condition that affects millions of people. To help lower your risk, wherever you live, consider these steps. 

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Wellness Lifestyle Expert Jamie Hess’s Tips For Wellness, Fitness and Self-Care
(BPT) - Fall is synonymous with a fresh start — whether you’re going back to school or not. The summer has officially had its send-off, and we look forward to the return of the routine, …
One man's story gives hope to those with treatment-resistant depression
(BPT) - When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Ben, who had already been diagnosed with clinical depression in 2018, felt his depressive symptoms increase the more isolated he became. As an …
1 in 3 People Don't Know They Have Afib, A Serious Heart Issue That Can Cause Problems If Undetected
(BPT) - Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a common cardiac arrhythmia, or heart rhythm disorder,[1] with an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm. Afib is incredibly common, especially in older …
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Places Final Steel Beam for New Cancer Center Building
(BPT) - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) — part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest and most comprehensive academic healthcare system in New Jersey — recently raised the final …
Stress and its ripple effects: 3 ways it impacts Hispanic men's health
(BPT) - In today's fast-paced society, it's easy to feel stressed. Whether you're worried about money, time, work or relationships, stress can creep up out of nowhere. You may think that stress only …

Sickle Cell Disease: More Than Just Growing Pains

(NAPSI)­—It’s what every parent wishes they could do for their child: solve the impossible.   For Vesha Jamison, that journey began when doctors raised the flag that he needed …

Gear Up for Respiratory Virus Season

(NAPSI)—Here’s news to help you breathe easier: Although respiratory virus season is upon us, you can protect yourself and your loved ones. How? Make sure you’re up to date on all of your …

Quiz: Could hereditary cancer run in your family?

(BPT) - People go to great lengths to decrease their cancer risk. Many of us wear sunscreen, avoid processed foods, go for regular checkups and eat organic produce — but what if your risk is …

Nonprofit Celebrates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with $25 Million in Research Grants in its 25th Year

(BPT) - Since 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has been a major contributor to the funding of research and program grants. Hyundai Hope on Wheels Board Member Kevin Reilly has more.

From parchment to pixels: A brief history of medical records

Using research from the National Institutes of Health and other sources, DocBuddy documented five major shifts in the history of medical records. 

How the demographics of organ donors differ by state

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine how the demographics of organ donors differ by state using data from the Organ Procurement & Donation Network.

Making the Connection Between AFib and Stroke
(Family Features) For many people, the heart naturally contracts and relaxes to a regular beat. However, those living with atrial fibrillation (AFib) experience a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to further health issues.
HPV vaccination is cancer prevention for your kids
(Sara Oliver, MD, MSPH, LCDR, U.S. Public Health Service) - As a board-certified infectious disease pediatrician, I talk to parents all the time about the importance of HPV vaccination. More …
The Power of Self-Advocacy in Pompe Disease
(BPT) - When Amy was trying to get back in shape after giving birth to her second child, she noticed lower back pain and core weakness she was struggling to re-strengthen. After numerous attempts at …
The US offers more organ-donor surgeries than ever, but more work is needed to improve organ transplants
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to review Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network data and better illustrate the gap between the number of available organs for transplants and the patients waiting for lifesaving surgeries.
How To Succeed in Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit
(NewsUSA) - Any cancer diagnosis can be scary, confusing, and overwhelming. Mesothelioma, a cancer that affects the thin layer of tissue surrounding the lungs, chest wall, and abdomen (known as the …