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What Nobody Tells You About Recovering from Breast Cancer
(BPT) – Pain. Fatigue. Scars. Depression. These are side effects we often hear about and associate with life-saving mastectomy surgeries. But did you know that total or partial chest numbness is a common and often permanent side effect, as well? “I remember taking my newborn daughter into my arms and putting her on my …
Finding the root cause of pain: Could it be nerve damage?
(BPT) – It can happen to anyone. Benjamin, a construction contractor from Indiana, was rushing out the door to get to work, but the door didn’t close properly. He gave it a hard shove and his arm smashed through the glass, slicing his arm open. He was rushed to the hospital to stop the …
The Difference Cancer Screening Can Make
(BPT) – When her husband of 30 years was diagnosed with cancer, Cindy wanted to learn as much as she could about new approaches to cancer screenings and care. During his treatments, Cindy spent time researching and decided to be proactive to take care of her health for her family. As a Cuban American, …
5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier Mind, Body, and Spirit
(BPT) – A new year often brings new plans for healthier living, but research has shown that only 9% of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions actually complete them. Overly ambitious health and wellness goals can often lead to abandoned resolutions. But what if it were easier? Remember: Health is more than a toned physique. Take …
D-SNP: Unique health plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
(BPT) – If you’re eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, you should know about an option that offers more benefits than Original Medicare that may help manage your whole health with prescription coverage, preventive dental, mental health support and more. What’s a D-SNP? Most of us have heard of Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare provides health …
The winning play: 3 ways airing live sports events can enhance your establishment
(BPT) – According to Technomic Research, 49% of restaurant and bar operators who display sports reported that offering sports programming increases a customer’s length of stay, while 33% say it increases customer retention. This proves that watching live sports is a community activity, and that fans have an even better experience when cheering on …
¿Está en estado de embarazo? Infórmese sobre cómo protegerse y proteger a su bebé contra la influenza
(BPT) – ¿Sabía que puede comenzar a proteger a su bebé contra la influenza (gripe) durante el embarazo? Vacunarse contra la influenza es la primera medida, y la más importante, que pueden tomar las personas embarazadas para protegerse y proteger a su bebé contra la influenza y sus posibles complicaciones graves. Puede que haya …
Cómo prepararse para un regreso a la escuela saludable
(BPT) – A medida que se termina el verano y se acerca el otoño, empieza el afán de la preparación para el regreso de los niños a la escuela. Los padres podrían tener preguntas sobre la temporada de influenza y de resfriados que se avecina y la mejor manera de mantener sanos a sus …
5 tips for supporting brain health during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
(BPT) – By Dr. Philip Painter, CMO, United Healthcare Medicare & Retirement June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise awareness of the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s and to educate people about brain health, including risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s or dementia. More than 6.7 million Americans currently live with …
Understanding the Most Common Type of Breast Cancer: What Every Woman Should Know When It Spreads
(BPT) – One of the worst things a woman can hear is: “You have cancer.” The unfortunate reality is that one in every eight women in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life. In fact, breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer nationally, and there are …
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