Preparing for surgery? These tips could save your life

Preparing for surgery? These tips could save your life (BPT) – If surgery is in your future, it’s never too early to prepare. Whether you’re having an outpatient procedure or a major operation involving a hospital stay, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) encourages you to take simple steps to be ready for the big…

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10 tips to keep ‘achoos’ from interrupting your ‘I do’s’

10 tips to keep ‘achoos’ from interrupting your ‘I do’s’ (BPT) – You want your wedding day to be memorable for all the right reasons. While selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don’t forget another important consideration: allergies. The last thing you want is a series of “achoos” to interrupt your “I do’s,”…

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Are you at risk for kidney disease?

Are you at risk for kidney disease? (BPT) – Edward Beans could be described as a man with great purpose who makes the most out of all life has to offer. He is a husband, father, business owner and a basketball coach. And, as of five years ago, he is a dialysis patient. Beans found…

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So you have heart failure, now what? 7 tips for management

So you have heart failure, now what? 7 tips for management (BPT) – The common misconception about having heart failure is that your heart immediately stops beating. The reality is that heart failure can be a slow process that happens over time. Being diagnosed with the disease can be overwhelming, but you are not alone….

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5 things you need to know about vaccines

5 things you need to know about vaccines (BPT) – No one wakes up in the morning hoping to be sick. Yet despite the angst people have about becoming ill, many forgo one of the easiest, most effective ways to protect themselves and their loved ones from common and even severe illnesses – they choose…

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