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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Many parents feel a natural inclination to fill their children’s days with activities, often fearing that too much unstructured playtime will lead to boredom. In a recent survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Kiddie Academy®, nearly half (45%) of all parents feel like they should be doing more

By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is ever among America’s more than 2 million military personnel or in their families—or even if you’re not—here’s a story you may find inspiring:     Betty Towler met her husband, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Nigel Towler, over 20 years ago while stationed in

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – As the chill of autumn settles in, it brings more with it than just crunchy, colorful leaves and seasonally-inspired drinks. The onset of cold and flu season has officially arrived. Coupled with widespread back-to-office mandates, cold and flu season poses a unique challenge for professionals in office spaces that can

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – People living with type 1 diabetes live with an invisible burden. Between nonstop checking and balancing blood glucose levels, anxiety about every meal or snack, plus juggling everyday obligations — it’s a lot like constantly trying to keep a balloon in the air, all day, every day. Kris Leeper knows

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – There is a new study evaluating a promising potential new treatment for epilepsy called Rise. Clinics across the nation are currently seeking to enroll participants in this study between the ages of 18-75 who have been diagnosed with focal (partial) onset epilepsy and have experienced resistance to existing treatments. Epilepsy

By NewsPress Now (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. New This Year The new prescription drug law

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) As aging in place and multi-generational households continue trending, integrating universal design principles into home design is essential. Home improvements, such as wider doorways for accessibility, can enrich life quality for people of all ages and abilities. Those desiring to live at home during their later years can benefit from

By NewsPress Now 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

By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—November is National Diabetes Month, when communities across the country spread awareness about diabetes.     Did you know that at least 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes? That’s 38.4 million adults and children.     Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Each year, 500 to 1,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Because this progressive, chronic disorder is rare, it is often under-detected, causing delayed diagnosis with a potentially significant impact on people living with the disease. November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month. To raise awareness

By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – We take X-rays for granted, but they were unknown until German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen discovered them 130 years ago. Today, they’re associated with detecting problems with bones, teeth, and more, but one of their most important uses is curing common skin cancer. More than 9,000 Americans each day are diagnosed with

By Chris Fortune Anyone with an unused wheelchair, cane or walker has an opportunity to donate it to someone in need next month. Spine and Sport Physical Therapy is hosting a wheelchair drive for these items on behalf of Wheels for the World. Wheels for the World provides free wheelchairs to children in countries without