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Five ways to fight fall allergies (BPT) – Autumn is a season filled with crisp air, falling leaves, pumpkin carving and, of course, hay fever symptoms. Hay fever affects 23.6 million American adults and children, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Symptoms commonly appear during the spring and fall months….
Thwarting the safety threats that can lurk in kids’ lunch boxes (BPT) – When it comes to back-to-school safety, you cover the basics vigilantly, such as teaching kids to avoid strangers, buckling them in the car and providing appropriate safety gear when they play sports. But have you considered taking as much care when it…
Smell and your brain [Infographic] Early detection is a crucial step to understanding the causes of and developing better treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Loss of sense of smell is a common but little-noticed symptom that may occur years before the onset of PD motor symptoms. The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) aims to learn…
Kick start the school year with fun, free ways to keep kids active (BPT) – School days mean long hours studying indoors, exercising students’ brains but not their bodies. While classroom learning is the cornerstone of education, it’s important to remember that physical activity supports overall wellness. Keeping kids moving can even boost brain function,…
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…
