Nearly 1 in 2 Americans Unaware of Condition Leading to Stroke Risk

Survey Finds Nearly One In Two Americans Unaware of Condition That Leads to Increased Stroke Risk Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA) Wants People to Understand the Connection Between NVAF and Stroke (BPT) – In a survey conducted in 1,407 people, one in two adults age 48 and older were not familiar with atrial fibrillation. Fifteen percent of…

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Foot care advice for new moms and babies

Foot care advice for new moms and babies (BPT) – Few things in life are as darling as a newborn’s little feet, and most new moms take great joy in counting 10 tiny, perfect toes. But foot health can be a source of anxiety for both new and expectant mothers, who may wonder about the…

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How America’s change-leading generation has redesigned aging

How America’s change-leading generation has redesigned aging (BPT) – America’s baby boomers first came on the scene in 1946. They’ve been turning the world on its head ever since. Known as the country’s greatest generation for leading change, baby boomers make up roughly 26 percent of the United States’ total population – at about 78…

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Remedies for deadly heat: more than just staying hydrated

Remedies for deadly heat: more than just staying hydrated (BPT) – Some parts of the country are experiencing record high temperatures this summer. Las Vegas hit 117 degrees and Phoenix topped the charts at 119 degrees. Salt Lake City also hit the triple digits as did several areas in California. Dry heat or not, residents…

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