Health

By Rhonda L. Randall, D.O.,  Chief Medical Officer at UnitedHealthcare BPT  The holiday season can evoke a range of strong emotions. While stereotypically associated with feelings of joy and excitement, the holiday months can also be ridden with physical and mental demands — from cooking meals and hosting family, to entertaining and traveling — which…

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BPT Do you suffer from itchy eyes, a runny nose or a scratchy throat during winter? Do you often find yourself coughing, sneezing, and having trouble breathing? Chances are you may have indoor allergies. Allergens are not just found outside in trees or grass. The indoors can host many allergy triggers like mold related to…

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BPT Inflation is putting the squeeze on all Americans, but no one is feeling the pinch more than those on Social Security and Medicare who are on a fixed income. Over 64 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare. Once a year, between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, Medicare offers all beneficiaries the opportunity to change…

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associated press ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the world’s leading diabetes organization, today unveiled this November’s American Diabetes Month theme to showcase how Today’s Diabetes Hits Different. Throughout the month, the ADA will elevate the different ways diabetes affects people’s lives through storytelling and highlight the advancements in diabetes technology and treatments….

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No matter where you are in your fight, here’s where you need to be. associated press Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed, have been fighting against type 1 or type 2 diabetes for a while, or are helping a loved one, you’ve come to the right place. This is the start of gaining a deeper understanding…

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By Mike Stobbe ASSOCIATED PRESS  NEW YORK  — The rate of deaths that can be directly attributed to alcohol rose nearly 30% in the U.S. during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new government data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had already said the overall number of such deaths rose…

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BPT For people living with interstitial lung disease, the burden of their diagnosis may feel, at times, overwhelming and isolating. An umbrella term that refers to a category of more than 200 types of rare and potentially serious lung diseases that can cause scarring of the lungs, interstitial lung disease may present a physical, mental,…

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BPT David was in his thirties and living a healthy life when doctors discovered a cancerous mass in his neck. He began treatment immediately, unsure about the journey ahead, and after enduring several therapies that left him feeling worse, his thyroid cancer was still spreading. Luckily, through a support group, David’s wife Kathleen discovered that…

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BPT Authored and Sponsored by Amgen Susan Fuschino, an elementary school teacher in Pennsylvania, experienced early menopause and, at 47 years old, was forced into early retirement after suffering from extreme back pain. She initially attributed the back pain to being on her feet every day while teaching, however, the pain was excruciating to the…

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Family Features When most people think of wellness, diet and exercise are the first things that come to mind. Brain health is another essential element of your overall wellness because it affects your quality of life in many ways. Brain health is the foundation of your ability to live a productive and successful life by…

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