Health

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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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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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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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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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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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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Family Features Only a few years ago, about one third of the population had not heard of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), despite its status as one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Now, nearly a decade later, awareness of COPD is on the rise. Because one key to managing COPD…

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While 2016 is the Year of the Monkey on the Chinese calendar, in the world of food and nutrition, it’s the Year of the Egg. The recently released 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides key recommendations for healthy eating patterns for the consumption of a variety of protein foods in nutrient-dense forms, like eggs. For…

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On Wednesday March 30, 2016 at the William Way LGBTQ Community Center, COLOURS, the organization hosted one of several events to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the organizations existence. The forum will feature a panel discussion focused on how the organization has addressed the epidemic over the span of 25 years and the innovative strategies…

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BPT If you’re pregnant or hoping to become pregnant, recent headlines may have raised your awareness of birth defect risks. Contagious diseases like the Zika virus aren’t the only factors that can affect the development of unborn babies. Fortunately, prenatal testing can do a lot to help relieve your fears – by providing information about…

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