Health

Family Features It’s no secret that Americans are desperate for sleep. In fact, the American sleep aid market is expected to grow to $44 billion by 2020, according to data from Persistence Market Research. However, achieving better sleep may be as easy as changing what you eat. A survey commissioned by the Cherry Marketing Institute…

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Five facts about strokes that could save your life BPT Chances are you know someone who has had a stroke. An estimated 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite how common strokes are, there are a lot of widely believed misconceptions….

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BPT Eight strawberries, a single serving, deliver on a surprising checklist of benefits for anyone looking to live a healthier lifestyle. Strawberries are much more than a sweet and delicious treat – they are a versatile fruit that’s great for your health. What better time than National Strawberry Month to share six health benefits of…

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BPT Kristen Beatty’s 78-year-old father, Ray, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about 10 years ago. Since then, he has developed a sense of paranoia, insomnia and the delusion that people are stealing from him. Though Beatty and her brother constantly reassure their father to allay his fears, the daily struggle can take its toll. Beatty’s mother,…

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Proceeds will benefit The American Association for Cancer Research WDAS FM, Philly’s Best R&B & Throwbacks, Power 99, Philadelphia’s Hip Hop and R&B, and Smooth Jazz ‘JJZ 1480 will hold its inaugural Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, June 17 at Xfinity Live! in Philadelphia.  Proceeds will benefit The American Association for Cancer…

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Doctors have been ordering fewer of the most expensive imaging studies The use of high tech imaging studies — the CTs, MRIs, nuclear scans, and ultrasounds that help physicians diagnose disease — had been rising rapidly between 2000 and 2008. In order to help curb growing healthcare costs, new Medicare policies were put in place…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Easy Pizza with Sauteed Greens, Garlic and Eggs BPT Most people associate bone density and skeletal concerns with advanced age. However, healthy bones form during childhood with the majority of bone density established before kids reach their 20s. Is it time to shift the focus to the early years rather than the later?…

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Written by the Healthline Editorial Team www.healthline.com Overview The causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remain unknown. Genetics may play a part. If you have a sibling or parent with ASD, or you have certain chromosomal conditions, you’re more likely to develop ASD. Environmental factors, like early exposure to certain chemicals, may also affect your…

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BPT If surgery is in your future, it’s never too early to prepare. Whether you’re having an outpatient procedure or a major operation involving a hospital stay, the American Society of Anesthesiologists encourages you to take simple steps to be ready for the big day, starting with talking with your physician anesthesiologist, a vital member…

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The Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® will host a free community wellness fair at the John F. Street Community Center, 1100 Poplar Street in North Philadelphia, from 10:00AM – 3:00PM, rain or shine, with a 9:30AM Kick -Off community walk. The theme for the 2017 Community Wellness Fair is “Healthier Living…

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