While spending more time working, studying and playing at home, you may be more conscious than ever of your living environment. You’re probably more aware than ever of the importance of cleanliness in your home, to keep your family healthy and comfortable. So to make sure your home provides the best environment for your family …
Most women learn how to manage their periods beginning in their teenage years, often juggling work and school with an extra tampon or two on hand. However, for many women, managing a period often becomes a major burden due to symptoms stemming from uterine fibroids as they get into their 20s and 30s.1,2 Uterine fibroids, …
If you’re not coping with the symptoms of sleep apnea yourself, you likely know someone who is. The condition caused by interrupted breathing during sleep has become rampant in the past couple of decades. In fact, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine estimates that 26% of adults between the ages of 30 and 70 — …
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It’s not news that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on learning opportunities for high school and college students. Unfortunately, that’s been especially true for underrepresented students, who often face roadblocks in accessing professional opportunities. One glaring issue is that the in-person internships so crucial to on-the-job experience have been largely unavailable in this …
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Difficulties with sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior are some of the initial signs or symptoms of ADHD in children. These signs are often stereotyped as typical of behavior of young boys. It’s reported that boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed than girls.1 Between not being included in ADHD research …
Your skin is the largest organ of your body. And, like other parts of the body, it can get cancer. Melanoma is a rare form of skin cancer, and if caught early is often treatable. When it spreads to other parts of the body, the cancer is advanced – stage III or IV. Advanced stages …
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With the enactment of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, millions of eligible individuals will receive a second Economic Impact Payment (EIP). The Bureau of the Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service) is distributing these payments on behalf of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). To speed delivery of payments, some individuals will receive …
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Last year, record-breaking imports of Avocados From Mexico contributed a whopping $4 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), generating $6.5 billion in U.S. economic output. According to a new report from Texas A&M University[1], imports of Mexican Hass avocados made substantial contributions to the U.S. economy during the 2019-2020 growing season. Over 2.1 …
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Posted: January 15, 2021 | Word Count: 647 Last year was a difficult year as the COVID-19 pandemic swept through our country, impacting families and communities nationwide. The health challenges of the pandemic also provided a crucial reminder about the importance of health care. For many Americans, new health plan benefits began in January. If …
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Tammy, a mother and grandmother, who always led an active lifestyle — going to the gym several times a week — never thought she would be at risk for heart failure. Tammy began experiencing what she thought were common cold symptoms, including a persistent cough, shortness of breath and fatigue, but they worsened over time. …
