Health & Fitness
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Rare Genetic Disorder Brings Families Together
(NAPSI)—While the bonds that unite families are usually associated with positive events, such as weddings or holidays, those bonds can be more challenging when entire families are impacted by a hereditary disease. Christie Hardin knows this firsthand. For years, she and more than 30 members of her extended family have lived with hereditary angioedema, or HAE, a rare genetic disorder that can cause severe swelling in various body parts including the hands, feet, face, gastrointestinal tract and airway. But now, on-demand treatments are helping generations of families affected by HAE take more control of their lives.
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Allergy Answers
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among the estimated 40 million Americans who battle seasonal allergies each year, you know the condition is nothing to sneeze at. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to minimize your discomfort.
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Four Ways To Empower Your Baby Shower
(NAPSI)—Shopping for a new baby should be fun and exciting. However, sometimes it can turn into a daunting experience. A targeted baby registry can alleviate the guesswork for friends and family, help you get just what you need and avoid unwanted or duplicate items. To get the most mileage out of your registry, “Do just as much homework as if you were paying the tab yourself,” says Sandra Gordon, one of the nation’s leading baby product experts and author of the new book “Save a Bundle: 50+ Ways to Save Big on Baby Gear.”
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- This Summer: Stay in Shape without a Gym Membership
- Updated: May 16, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(StatePoint) It’s not as easy to hide under layers of clothing during the summer. You’ll want to look your best in those shorts, t-shirts and bathing suits; as such, staying in shape is key.
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- Your Love Can Help You Win $11,000 Diamond Earrings
- Updated: May 03, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NAPSI)--Wedding bands and engagement rings are more than gifts to mark an occasion; they symbolize a couples eternal love and commitment. Now, that everlasting love can also lead to more lovely jewelry. Thats because through May 21, 2013, people can share their stories of Everlasting Love online for a chance to win $11,000 Erica Courtney diamond earrings.
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- Give The Gift Of Diamonds
- Updated: May 03, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NAPSI)Diamonds are a special gift to give and receive. Give the gift of diamonds this Mothers Day to show how much you care. After all, a girl can always have more diamonds.
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- The Powerful Role Fashion Plays In Self-Expression
- Updated: May 03, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NAPSI)—Before you head out to shop this season’s trends, perhaps it’s worth considering how fashion makes you feel and what different fashion pieces can say about you. Sometimes, fashion speaks louder than words.
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- How Miss America Stays Chic
- Updated: April 26, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NAPSI)—You don’t have to be Mallory Hagan to look like Miss America—or, at any rate, to dress like her.
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- Trends in Natural Color Diamonds Shine in Everyday Fashion
- Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(NewsUSA) - Spring and summer are synonymous with a flurry of wedding activities. Although engagement rings and wedding bands are the main jewelry at a wedding, fine jewelry is actually the most considered choice for all of the gifts surrounding the romantic affair -- bride gifts, groom gifts, gifts for the mother of the bride, not to mention tokens of appreciation for bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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- Save Your Skin From Stress
- Updated: April 13, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(NAPSI)—Wearing your heart on your sleeve is one thing; wearing your stress on your skin is another. It’s something you don’t want.
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- Protect Your Skin and Hair While You Swim
- Updated: April 05, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(NAPSI)—Summer is right around the corner, and for many families, that means it’s the season for pool time fun. Swimming is not only the ideal way to cool off, it’s also great exercise and supports a healthy lifestyle.
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- Five Ways To Save Yourself From The Sun's Rays
- Updated: April 05, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(NAPSI)--It’s a bright idea to save your skin from the damage that can come from too much sun. Unprotected exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can put you at risk for skin cancer, which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is the most common form of cancer in the United States.
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- A Restorative Solution For Every Skin Type
- Updated: April 05, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(NAPSI)—Making the most of the skin you’re in may be easier than many women realize. The fact is, well-balanced skin reveals its own natural health and radiance.
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- Helping Children Live And Learn
- Updated: May 24, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(NAPSI)—In surprising ways, American youngsters and their parents are helping children half a world away stay in school.
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- Are You Ready For The Real Cost Of Health Care?
- Updated: May 24, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(NAPSI)—Recent health care changes may offer more Americans access to major medical coverage, but consumers should be aware of the effect that out-of-pocket health care costs will continue to have on their bank accounts. Consumers may find themselves financially unprepared for an unexpected illness or injury if they do not understand all aspects of the cost of medical care.
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- A Look At Supplements And Age-Related Eye Disease
- Updated: May 24, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(NAPSI)—There could be good news for many people who take vitamins and other nutritional supplements to help protect their health. A new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) helps clarify which are most effective and safe for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common eye disease among people age 50 and over.
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- Time is short to prepare for the Obamacare metal plans
- Updated: May 24, 2013 - 2:32 am
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Millions of consumers will be faced with a choice to enroll in one of four different Obamacare “metal plans,” on Oct. 1. The metal plans are new categories of health insurance - nicknamed “metal” because each plan is named after a metal - created by the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare.
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- Summer Tips for Those at Risk for Anaphylaxis
- Updated: May 24, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(BPT) - Warm weather is here, bringing barbecues, picnics and more time spent outdoors. Everyone should be able to enjoy these popular pastimes, including the up to six million Americans at risk for a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis. For these people, a bee sting, shrimp on the barbecue or a latex balloon may lead to a life-threatening emergency. That’s why it’s important to have a plan in place to help avoid allergens and be prepared if accidental contact occurs.
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- Tinnitus 411: What You Need to Know About Ringing Ears
- Updated: May 16, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(StatePoint) In a world full of noise -- from everything from city traffic and lawnmowers to hairdryers and earbuds on personal music devices -- hearing problems are a growing issue. Chief among these problems is tinnitus, a medical condition affecting 50 million Americans.
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- Parents of Colicky Infants Turn to Chiropractic Care
- Updated: May 16, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NewsUSA) - For those parents who never imagined their ailing babies and toddlers could be helped by chiropractic care, it may be time for some rethinking.
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- ObamaCare: What You Need to Know
- Updated: May 16, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NewsUSA) - Many of the key provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act -- better known as ObamaCare -- are already coming into effect this year.
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- Your Weight Matters: Take the Pledge to Talk to a Healthcare Provider
- Updated: May 16, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NewsUSA) - Five to 10 percent.
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- When Hot Flashes Meet Summer Heat: Tips To Help Keep You Cool
- Updated: May 16, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NAPSI)If youre among the nearly 75 percent of menopausal women who suffer from hot flashes,1 it can be tough to enjoy the sunny weather worrying about a sudden hot flash in summertime. And since hot weather tends to be a common hot flash trigger,2 these sudden feelings of warmth can be exacerbated. But, with just a little planning and preparation you can get on the right track to an enjoyable summer.
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