10 simple, week-by-week steps for a healthier summer

10 simple, week-by-week steps for a healthier summer (BPT) – Summer’s arrival means more time outdoors and partaking in warm weather fun with family and friends. If your New Year’s resolution to be healthier has fallen by the wayside, summer can be a great time to reinvigorate your efforts. Here are 10 simple things you…

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Living with Potentially Life-Threatening (Severe) Allergies

Well Known Actor and Producer Shines a Spotlight on the Realities of Living with Potentially Life-Threatening (Severe) Allergies (BPT) – There are up to 43 million people in the U.S. at risk for anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction, and Sarah Jessica Parker’s son is one of them. Actor, producer and businesswoman Sarah Jessica and her…

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10 ways to be more active during the work day

10 ways to be more active during the work day (BPT) – We’re sitting too much and it’s dangerous. The average American spends more than seven hours sitting every day, and the more time you sit, the higher your risk of serious, potentially life-threatening health problems such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease….

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Get moving! 6 ways to add steps to your day

Get moving! 6 ways to add steps to your day (BPT) – If you spend a large portion of your day sitting, you’re not alone. Inactivity is one of the key factors contributing to the nation’s high rate of obesity and its related health effects. Research shows 50 to 70 percent of people spend six…

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