Category: health and wellness
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Know Your Kidneys
How to prevent and manage kidney disease (Family Features) You may not think much about your kidneys unless there’s a problem, but they play a vital role in your health. Your kidneys continually filter your blood to remove extra fluid and waste, which is released from the body as urine. They also help control blood…
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Managing Complications of Lupus
(Family Features) Many people may recognize the term “lupus” and think of it as an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and swelling, but you may not be aware lupus impacts an estimated 1.5 million Americans and can affect many parts of the body. The disease that causes the immune system to attack its…
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FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Certain Powdered Infant Formula Produced in Abbott Nutrition’s Facility in Sturgis, Michigan
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is investigating consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections. All of the cases are reported to have consumed powdered infant formula produced from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan facility. As a result of the ongoing investigation, along with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and…
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Hey, it’s Workout Wednesday!
Workout Wednesday Let’s get ready to sweat! #WorkoutWednesday
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How to Choose Quality Vitamins and Supplements
(Family Features) More than half of Americans take an over-the-counter vitamin or dietary supplement, but many may not realize that the quality of these products can vary greatly. Because supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration like other medicines, not all are quality products. When choosing a vitamin or other supplement, checking…
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The Athlete’s Foot Reports Record-Breaking Sales for 2021
Under new parent company Arklyz Group, the specialty footwear and lifestyle chain reports $503 Million in Sales with 24% Retail Sales Growth Following the acquisition by the Arklyz Group, the specialty footwear and lifestyle chain,The Athlete’s Foot (TAF), reported record sales of $503 million with a 24-percent retail sales growth in 2021. The Arklyz Group has successfully integrated…
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Emotional Safe Spaces Help Children Express Their Big Feelings
(Family Features) Many internet memes have been made about toddlers and their temper tantrums. While the outpouring of oversized emotions can be amusing when viewed from afar, most parents and caregivers simply want to know what they can do to help children express their feelings in less dramatic ways. According to child development experts, one…
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FDA Takes Steps Aimed at Fostering Development of Non-Addictive Alternatives to Opioids for Acute Pain Management
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took new steps aimed at fostering the development of non-addictive alternatives to opioids to manage acute pain and decreasing exposure to opioids and preventing new addiction. The agency issued draft guidance to provide recommendations to companies developing non-opioid analgesics for acute pain lasting up to 30 days, typically in response…
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Leading Authority on Ranch Vacations Launches Website Dedicated to Spa and Wellness Ranches
SONOMA, Calif. — Gene Kilgore, widely regarded as the world’s leading authority on ranch vacations, announces the launch of a new website dedicated to spa and wellness ranches: https://wellnessranches.com/. “This is the perfect moment to highlight the wellness work that some innovative ranches are focusing on,” said Kilgore. His new website shines the spotlight on 11 such…
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What You Need to Know about Omicron
Omicron in the United States CDC is working with state and local public health officials to monitor the spread of Omicron. As of December 20, 2021, Omicron had been detected in most states and territories and continues to be the dominant variant in the United States. What We Know about Omicron CDC has been collaborating with…