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One thing you don't want to bring back from vacation
(BPT) - Before going on a trip, most of us are not thinking about what we’ll bring back with us other than souvenirs and digital snapshots. But with bed bug infestations on the rise in many travel destinations, it’s important to take precautions to avoid bringing these unwanted guests home. Bed bugs have been found in ...
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Massage tips to help ease your over-active muscles
(BPT) - Now that summer has arrived, you are beginning to engage in more outdoor activities, including running, hiking, biking and recreational sports. After being less active during the winter and spring, however, you may experience aches and pain in muscles, and massage therapy can help to alleviate discomfort natural...
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Giving back to family caregivers: Tips to help those who sacrifice for others
(BPT) - No one knows exactly what life will bring, but we all know that there will be joys and there will be challenges. Sometimes, life gives you a combination – as millions of average Americans who are family caregivers can attest. Providing dedicated care to a loved one is a generous way to live one’s life, but it ca...
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Dining outdoors? Tips for keeping food safe and delicious
(BPT) - Al fresco dining is one of the great pleasures of warm weather. Whether you’re hosting a neighborhood barbecue or an intimate dinner party on your deck, outdoor dining is a great way to savor good food, company and the great outdoors. To ensure your meals are safe and enjoyable, it’s important to know how to pre...
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Leading a well-balanced lifestyle [Infographic]
Today’s well-rounded man balances many areas of life - including family, friends, work, fitness, and nutrition – while remaining confident and dependable. To celebrate and honor the all-around, seasoned guy, Total Cereal and Men’s Health are teaming up for the first-ever nationwide search to find today’s all-around man.
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Time is short to prepare for the Obamacare metal plans
Millions of consumers will be faced with a choice to enroll in one of four different Obamacare “metal plans,” on Oct. 1. The metal plans are new categories of health insurance - nicknamed “metal” because each plan is named after a metal - created by the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. Many consumers have littl...
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Be berry aware [Infographic]
Did you know cranberry juice can deliver the same nutritional benefit as eating a handful of the small but mighty fruit? Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, an 8-ounce beverage containing at least 27 percent cranberry juice will deliver the same health benefits you would receive from eating 1 1/2 cups of fresh cranberries. Learn how you can pack the most nutrition into your cranberry juice by visiting www.BeBerryAware.com .
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Take a stand on gout [Infographic]
The incidence of gout is on the rise. An estimated 8.3 million Americans are living with gout today, while only 10 percent of them are being properly diagnosed and treated. The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society is "Taking a Stand on Gout" for Gout Awareness Day on May 22. To heighten awareness about the disease, an infographic poster has been developed for usage in medical professional offices and waiting rooms to help educate patients who might be at risk for the disease and for medical ...
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Turn over a new leaf this season with a home energy makeover
(BPT) - As the seasons change, turn over a new leaf and give your home an energy makeover. You can improve your home’s comfort while helping the environment by making your home more energy efficient, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, a variety of compatible technologies are available to...
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Ask the Pharmacist: Controlling asthma during allergy season
(BPT) - The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and pollen counts are soaring ... and that means millions of Americans are dealing with the sneezing and wheezing that comes with seasonal allergies. While allergies are sometimes considered an uncomfortable nuisance, for the 25 million Americans with asthma, seasonal ...
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Science fiction is now science fact: There's hope for aging eyes with macular degeneration
(BPT) - Imagine what it’s like to slowly lose your vision over time - until one day you no longer can read, see the faces of loved ones or participate in your favorite hobbies. While most people accept achy joints or muscle weakness as part of the aging process, eyesight is a critical factor in maintaining a high qualit...
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Help your pet shed unhealthy weight
(BPT) - Are you killing your pet with kindness? We’re not talking about the compassion that motivates us to vaccinate our pets, or keep them warm in cold weather. Kindness that can be harmful to pets comes in the form of an overabundance of food and treats. The all-too-common result is a pet that becomes overweight or e...
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Kodiak Island Volleyball Club’s Erika Fallorin passes the ball during a practice Thursday, June 13 at Kodiak Middle School. (Derek Clarkston photo)
Kodiak Island Volleyball Club’s Erika Fallorin passes the ball during a practice Thursday, June 13 at Kodiak Middle School. (Derek Clarkston photo)
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Kodiak Island Volleyball Club’s Kyla Vilaroya runs through a drill during practice Thursday, June 13 at Kodiak Middle School. (Derek Clarkston photo)
Kodiak Island Volleyball Club’s Kyla Vilaroya runs through a drill during practice Thursday, June 13 at Kodiak Middle School. (Derek Clarkston photo)
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This file photo taken in 2000 shows the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis underway in the Gastineau Channel in Alaska. The federal government is putting a former Coast Guard cutter up for auction after efforts to send it to a museum in Juneau failed. (AP Photo/Mark Farmer, file)
This file photo taken in 2000 shows the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis underway in the Gastineau Channel in Alaska. The federal government is putting a former Coast Guard cutter up for auction after efforts to send it to a museum in Juneau failed. (AP Photo/Mark Farmer, file)
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A microblade in situ at Swan Point, one of the earliest human settlements ever discovered in Alaska. It contains evidence of humans hunting Mammoths. June 7, 2013. (Loren Holmes/Alaska Dispatch)
A microblade in situ at Swan Point, one of the earliest human settlements ever discovered in Alaska. It contains evidence of humans hunting Mammoths. June 7, 2013. (Loren Holmes/Alaska Dispatch)
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Dr. Chuck Holmes calibrates a total station, used to precisely map artifacts at Swan Point, one of the earliest human settlements ever discovered in Alaska. It contains evidence of humans hunting Mammoths. June 7, 2013 (Loren Holmes/Alaska Dispatch)
Dr. Chuck Holmes calibrates a total station, used to precisely map artifacts at Swan Point, one of the earliest human settlements ever discovered in Alaska. It contains evidence of humans hunting Mammoths. June 7, 2013 (Loren Holmes/Alaska Dispatch)
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