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(NAPSI)—As cold and flu season sets in, a seemingly simple cold could signal a more serious concern for some people—but there’s good news, too. The Risk of RSV Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that mimics cold-like symptoms. While many people recover quickly, RSV can
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The next time you’re commuting to work, taking the family on a road trip, or even just learning to drive, chances are you’ll be sharing the road with large trucks; fortunately, there are safe ways to do so. Sharing the road means also sharing the responsibility to drive
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(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is among the 1 in 3 U.S. adults estimated to have prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, or is among the nearly 40 million
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by Mariana Raymond of Truecaller Identity theft is becoming more common, affecting people from all walks of life—but you can protect yourself. How Identity Theft Happens Most identity theft happens online. Often when someone clicks links from text messages, emails, or even is catfished. The link you click could
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(NAPSI)—The next time your phone rings, there’s a good chance it will be a spam call. According to recent research Americans average 2.7 billion such calls a month, lasting about 4 minutes each. As a result, an estimated 248 million hours, (which collectively equates to 10.3
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The holiday season conjures images and feelings of warmth, comfort, and joy. In many families with children, however, parents worry about the amount of time their kids will spend online during time off from school—but there are ways to address those concerns. The Problem The same concerns occur to
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With the fall season underway, the sun’s trajectory is lower in the sky, so drivers should be extra careful, especially during sunrise and near sunset. That’s when the sun’s intense rays can temporarily blind you, which may lead to a collision. Fortunately, there can be a solution.
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Seniors, caregivers and their families and support systems should prioritize certain steps to promote healthy aging—many of which can happen from the comfort and convenience of their homes—including the following: 1. Improve your lifestyle: Improving lifestyle is crucial with age, with 95% of adults over 65 having one
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(NAPSI)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people six months and older, with rare exception, should get the updated annual flu vaccine, ideally by the end of October. The CDC also recommends that everyone ages six months and older should get the updated 2024–2025 COVID-19
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As the leaves change to their seasonal shades and jack-o’-lanterns appear on doorsteps, Halloween candy begins to hit supermarket shelves. Fun and festive in color and shape, who can resist? To help when you make your sweets selection, dentists weigh in on healthier options that young teeth will thank
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by the American Gastroenterological Association (NAPSI)—Obesity is a life-long health problem that affects more than 42% of American adults. Most people don’t know that obesity is a disease and impacts some ethnic and racial groups more than others, including 47% of Hispanic American adults. Here are some important
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For more than half of her life, 43-year-old Megan Bettor dealt with bouts of excruciating low back pain. She doesn’t remember a specific accident or injury that caused the initial pain – all she knows is that it was a constant part of her life. Megan knew something had to