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Oct
2012
Think rabies is a thing of the past? Think again
(BPT) - Most of us know what rabies is, but it’s not something we think about often. Thanks to public health education, mandatory pet vaccinations and the wildlife oral rabies vaccination program, rabies cases in the U.S. have dropped dramat ...
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Oct
2012
Shop early: the right prescription for selecting a Medicare drug plan
(BPT) - The most important shopping seniors may do this season is for a Medicare prescription drug plan. Therefore, it’s one holiday shopping item that shouldn’t wait until the last minute. New research from Express Scripts shows 84 pe ...
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Oct
2012
How physical therapists help you stay fit after 50
(BPT) - Most of us know that physical activity provides outstanding benefits, such as maintaining a healthy weight, reducing belly fat, increasing bone density, improving cognitive function and improving sleep quality. But remaining physically act ...
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Oct
2012
Youth sports safety - 5 tips to help protect your little athlete
(BPT) - Cringing at bumps, falls, trips and nudges is a common response among parents of young athletes. Seventy-two percent of parents of children ages 6 to 17 report that they are highly concerned about their child experiencing a head injury on ...
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Oct
2012
Texting and driving don't mix
(BPT) - Are you like many Americans who make phone calls while they’re driving? Or text a friend or family member when you reach a stoplight? Or browse restaurant menus on your smartphone or tablet while driving around town, searching for a ...
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Oct
2012
Health insurance shopping? Getting informed on reform is a good place to start
(BPT) - Health care reform is a hot topic, and not just for candidates running for political office. The cost of health care impacts the financial well-being of most Americans. Even though you may have heard a lot about health care reform, you may ...
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Oct
2012
Safely climb the corporate ladder: Shopping tips for healthy office footwear
(BPT) - From surgeons to chefs, people who spend long hours standing at work take steps to ensure their feet stay healthy, including wearing comfortable, supportive shoes. Yet even people who sit in offices all day can benefit from the right footw ...
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Oct
2012
Growing mobility and home accessibility issues spark innovation
(BPT) - Driven by a growing senior population, soldiers returning home injured from war and the ongoing obesity epidemic, mobility and home accessibility issues are becoming more commonplace in America. In response, companies today are creating in ...
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Oct
2012
Putting the 'special' into pharmacy care
(BPT) - Americans have come to expect specialized care from their physicians as growing numbers depend on the expertise of cardiologists, oncologists and endocrinologists. This evolution has also become just as important when it comes to pharmacis ...
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Oct
2012
Awareness and education are key to bridging the communication gap between people with diabetic nerve pain and healthcare providers
(BPT) - In the United States there are nearly 26 million people with diabetes and one of the most common complications of the condition is diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a form of nerve damage. More than one in five people with diabetes exp ...
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