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Health

Why bedbugs are winning at our favorite hotels

June 10, 2016

BPT The summer travel season is upon us, offering an opportunity for families across the country to reconnect. The goal is simple – to make memories that last a lifetime. For example, the Smith family is in vacation-planning mode. Mrs. Smith typically takes the lead with dreams and aspirations of planning their family’s best vacation…

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Miss Jessie’s co-founder talks about losing her sister Titi to suicide: “she was trying to tackle it”

June 3, 2016

ABOVE PHOTO:  Miss Jessie’s co-founders and sisters Titi Branch (l) and Miko Branch. Two-Part Cover Story:  Miko Branch, co-founder of the multi-million dollar Miss Jessie’s natural hair care empire talks to Monica Peters about mental health illness, self care and losing her sister and co-founder Titi to suicide.  Part II: Getting styled at Miss Jessie’s…

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Lupus’ disproportionate impact on women and minorities must be known

May 26, 2016

TriceEdneyWire.com May is Lupus Awareness Month. On May 20th, health advocates and those directly or indirectly impacted by lupus encouraged us all to Put On Purple to raise awareness and to support the millions of people who are affected by the disease. For far too long,  Americans have remained unaware that more than 1.5 million…

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Goodnight, Smartphone– Powering down before bed for a good night’s rest

May 21, 2016

Family Features Checking email or flipping through channels instead of sleeping? Playing video games or browsing social media in bed? If you want to catch some quality ZZZs, you should put down that smartphone. The National Sleep Foundation reports nearly 90 percent of adults sleep with at least one electronic device in their bedroom. However,…

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Urgency or Emergency? How to pick where to go for medical attention

May 14, 2016

Family Features When unexpected health mishaps arise, many people’s first reaction is to head to an emergency room. But when those illnesses and injuries aren’t true emergencies, not knowing the best option for care can end up costing both time and money. So how can you know where to go when medical attention is needed?…

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Ten ways to be more active during the work day

May 14, 2016

BPT We’re sitting too much and it’s dangerous. The average American spends more than seven hours sitting every day, and the more time you sit, the higher your risk of serious, potentially life-threatening health problems such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. So, what can you do about it? Fortunately, there are simple…

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Race for the Cure is more than a run

May 6, 2016

By Kay Karmell On Mother’s Day, the tri-state area will once again take to the streets for the 26th annual “Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure,” the world’s largest fundraising event for breast cancer. This annual event includes 5k runs and fitness walks to raise money raise awareness of the disease, to celebrate…

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Eight ways to keep your brain healthy and sharp

April 29, 2016

Family Features The brain is the body’s most complex organ. It’s also the most important one. That’s why keeping it healthy is critical, especially as you age. Every day, scientists are discovering how closely our minds and bodies are connected. As it turns out, the things that you do to keep your body and heart…

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Why infant formula and other foods need carrageenan

April 22, 2016

For hundreds of years, carrageenan has been used in kitchens all over the world for its ability to enhance food’s texture and structural properties, ultimately making food and drinks, including infant formula, better tasting and more nutritional. Carrageenan, a soluble fiber derived from red seaweed, helps maintain the consistency of foods and drinks with less…

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Stop the nausea of migraine headaches with this innovative solution

April 22, 2016

BPT The throbbing, the pressure, the pain – more than 36 million Americans know these symptoms well. They represent the onset of another migraine headache attack. Migraines are the 19th leading cause of all years lived with a disability according to The World Health Organization. And for those who live with the condition, there may…

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